Dec. 17, 1921 – Charlestown FC 1:4 Braintree Welfare, Sullivan Sq. Grounds (Att.: 3,000)

Braintree remained in first place in the Boston & District League Division A. “Playing on a muddy field … Braintree Welfare defeated Charlestown, 4 to 1, in as lively a game as any fan could wish for.” (The Boston Globe)

J&P Coats 3:1 Falco AC (Holyoke, Mass.)

Goals: Weall 2, Sheppard; William Dowdall.

Dec. 17, 1929 – Nelson D. Rockefeller (Dartmouth fullback) wedding announced

Nelson Rockefeller was a starting right fullback for Dartmouth. The Indians concluded their season with a 4W-3L-1D record after a 5-0 victory over Northeastern at Hanover, N.H., on Nov. 24, 1929.

Other high-ranking politicians who played soccer in New England included President George H.W. Bush (Phillips Andover) and John Kerry (St. Paul’s School/Yale).

Dec. 17, 1922 – Fall River 5:0 Brooklyn Wanderers, Mark’s Stadium

“Players suffered falls on the ice, but none was injured.” Goals: Brittan 2, Drummond 2, Monroe.

Dec. 17, 2015 – Revolution defender Kevin Alston acquired by Orlando City SC in Re-Entry Draft

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY