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

Nelson Rockefeller was a starting right fullback for Dartmouth’s varsity soccer team in 1928 and ’29. The Indians concluded the season with a 4W-3L-1D record with a 5-0 victory over Northeastern at Hanover, N.H., on Nov. 24, 1929.

Other high-ranking politicians who played soccer in New England have 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