Jan. 24, 1914 – New Bedford FC 2:0 West Philadelphia FC, U.S. Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) third round

Klemm and Chadwick scored for New Bedford FC against the “West Philadelphians” in the U.S. Open Cup. “New Bedford soccer eleven sent more than 1,000 enthusiasts wild with joy … The game was contested in rain which fell throughout, the playing surface being covered in slimy mud,” according to The Boston Globe.

New Bedford advanced to the semifinals, losing Brooklyn Field Club, which went on to become the first U.S. Open Cup champion.

Jan. 24, 1915 – St. George’s v Boston Americans

Americans’ Hanlan and Leslie fail “to show up in Everett to play St. George’s. It is reported they intend to join the British Army.”

Jan. 24, 1927 – Fall River FC 2:2 Benthlehem FC (Att.: 7,087)

“The game started off under ideal conditions, but finished in a blizzard.” Goals: Kennedy (2); Stark (2).

Providence 2:1 Brooklyn at Kinsley Park

Jan 24, 1927 — “Football Federation Proposes to Expel U.S.”

“ … on the ground that numerous soccer players, touring the United States at various times, jumped bona fide European contracts and signed up with clubs in the American League.”

Jan. 24, 1932 – New York Giants 4:2 Bethlehem Steel, National Challenge Cup match at Polo Grounds (Att.: 1,500)

Fall River’s Bert Patenaude, who had become the first player to complete a hat trick in the 1930 World Cup at age 20, was playing for the Giants. Goals: Carlson 2, Patenaude, O’Brien; Dick 2

Jan. 24, 2008 – Revolution select Kheli Dube and Chris Tierney in Supplemental Draft; Pat Noonan transfers to Aalesund

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY