Jan. 19, 1996 – Foxboro Stadium named venue for first MLS Cup
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The initial MLS Cup was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996. The day before the match, officials considered a postponement due to a torrential downpour that continued throughout the match. D.C. United edged the Los Angeles Galaxy, 3-2, on Eddie Pope’s extra time golden goal before a crowd of 34,643.
Jan. 19, 1929 – Boston Wonder Workers 0:2 Fall River, ASL game at Walpole St. Grounds
Goals: Alex McNab 2. “Right after the game the local booters boarded the rattler for Jersey City, where they will play the Jersey City team this afternoon in a pro league game.”
Jan. 19, 1930 – Fall River 2:0 New Bedford, Atlantic Coast Soccer League match Goals: White, Patenaude.
Jan. 19, 2008 – Andy Dorman makes Scottish League debut
St. Mirren 3:1 Motherwell
Jan. 19, 2016 – Revolution select Femi Hollinger-Janzen in third round (51st overall) in MLS SuperDraft
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