Jan. 6, 1923 – U.S. XI 2:5 Scotland XI, Commonwealth Armory

“… the first all inter-country contest in this sport [soccer] ever played indoors. … The Americans are surely speed artists, but they could not overcome the superior knowledge of the game the Scots possessed.” (The Boston Globe)

Though this match was not considered a full international, the U.S. team included at least two national teamers (Teddy O’Connor and Herbert “Birdie” Wells).

Bethlehem Steel 1:1 J&P Coats

ASL’s top two scorers 1922-23 season convert: Tommy Fleming (22 goals) for Coats, Daniel McNiven (28 goals) equalizing on a penalty kick.

Jan. 6, 1887 – Worcester City Cricket & Foot Ball Club elects officers

Jan. 6, 1889 – Fall River Olympics 4:0 Lonsdales (R.I.), Olympics Grounds

Jan. 6, 1924 – Fall River Marksmen 1:0 Bethlehem Steel

Bill McPherson second-half penalty kick in below-freezing temperatures as the Marksmen move into a tie for first place in the ASL with Bethlehem.

Jan. 6, 1925 – Boston Wonder Workers sign Billy McMaster

“Billy McMaster, a product of Boston [Dedham resident], and considered by many to be one of the best outside left forwards in this State, has been signed up by the Boston pro team. He will be given a trial at outside left this week against Philadelphia.” Ex-Sturtevant (Boston & District League), Boston Blues, Abbot Worsted, Fore River, Shawsheen.

Jan. 6, 1925 – “Soccer Banner Year in 1924”

“Nationally, soccer is booming … Massachusetts, the real hotbed of the soccer game in this country, had its best season ever … although the Bay State is the real hotbed of soccer, Rhode Island runs it pretty close. The record attendance for a soccer game in this country last year went to Tiverton Stadium, the home of the Fall River team, when more than 14,000 fans paid admission to see the Fall River and J. and P. Coats battle in a second round game in the National Cup series.”

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY