Jan. 12, 2012 – Revolution select Kelyn Rowe with No. 3 pick in MLS SuperDraft

Kelyn Rowe has been a starter for the New England Revolution since their 2012 season-opener at San Jose (1-0 loss). Rowe, who earned a callup to the U.S. national team last year, has totaled 198 matches and 35 goals (eighth on the team all-time list) in all competitions for the Revolution.

Jan. 12, 2007 – Revolution select Wells Thompson No. 5, Amaeche Igwe No. 12 and Adam Cristman in the fourth round (48^th overall) in MLS SuperDraft

Jan. 12, 1936 – Highland AC (Somerville) 3:4 Dorchester SC, Boston & District League match at Foss Park

“Highland AC … opened its new ground, Foss Park …”

Ponta Delgadas 2:1 Tennessee Boys, National Amateur Cup third round match at Bigberry Stadium (Att.: 1,200)

Santo Christos 1:2 [aet] E.Z. Bleach, National Amateur Cup second round match

Portuguese SC 1:2 Thornton Vics, National Amateur Cup third round match

Jan. 12, 1922 – George M. Collins honored at American House

Collins served as Massachusetts State Assn. Secretary and representative to USSFA.

Jan. 12, 1918 – Disston AA 1:2 [aet] Bethlehem Football Club AFA, USFA Cup (U.S. Open Cup) match at Tacony (Att.: 1,000)

Goals: Burnett; Tommy Fleming, Ratican

Jan. 12, 1907 – Hopedale Rovers 2:0 Cambridge of Fall River, at Milford, Mass.

“The ground was covered with snow eight inches deep, which made fast passing impossible, but both teams played a marvelous game under the conditions.”

Jan. 12, 1889 – Pawtucket Free Wanderers 1:2 Fall River Rovers, Football championship of America semifinal at Dexter Street Grounds (Att.: 6,000)

“Betting was heavy with odds of 10 to 6 on the Rovers.”

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY