Feb. 23, 1930 – Fall River Marksmen 6:1 Bridgeport Hungaria, Atlantic Coast League

In the midst of a “Soccer War,” the top professional teams were divided between the American Soccer League and Atlantic Coast League. The ASL had been concentrated in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and two New England states (Massachusetts and Rhode Island). Connecticut’s Bridgeport Hungaria represented a chance to expand.

Goals: Milton Gavin 3, Gonsalves 2 (1 PK), White; Svetmiklosi. Ejected: Svetmiklosi

Feb. 23, 1918 – Fore River 1:6 Lynn Hibernians, National Soccer Cup (U.S. Open Cup)

Goals: Kelly; Lowe 3, Ritchie 3. Note: McLean (Fore River) ejected in first half

Feb. 23, 1925 – Boston Wonder Workers 1:2 Shawsheen Indians, friendly at Walpole St. Grounds (Att.: 2,000)

Goals: Hamill; Carrie, Blyth. Note: Murdoch (Shawsheen) saves McIntyre PK

Hakoah All-Stars 3:4 Providence Gold Bugs

Goals: Nickolsberger, Wortmann, Gruenwald; Walter Dick (2), Bill Paterson, Billy Oswald

Feb. 23, 1998 – Revolution sign Edwin Gorter on free transfer from NAC Breda

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY