Jan. 7, 1925 – “Abbot Worsted on Trail of American League Franchise”

Abbot Worsted AFC twice reached the National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) semifinals and won the 1921 and ’22 Massachusetts State Cup title. “We are not satisfied to play second fiddle to any team in this State. With the record that my team has had in the last three seasons no team has a better right to be in the forefront of professional soccer in the East than our Forge Village outfit.” — J.C. Abbot

Jan. 7, 1922 – Philadelphia Field Club 3:1 J&P Coats, Phillies Ballpark

Tommy “Whitey” Fleming, who began his U.S. career with Fore River Shipyard, equalizes with a first-half penalty kick for Philadelphia, which goes on to win ASL championship in league’s inaugural season

Jan. 7, 1933 – Boston SC 3:1 Victoria Mills, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) first round, Brookline Town Field

“There is magic to the word(s) “National Cup,” at least to soccer fans … While Boston has garnered most of the other soccer honors, at one time or another, winning the National Cup has eluded this city … (in 1926) the local pro team reached the semifinal but, when everyone expected Boston to win, the team collapsed and J&P Coats unexpectedly won.” (The Boston Globe)

            Pawtucket Rangers 6:1 Fall River FC

“Only the superb goal-tending by Reder saved the score from being higher.” Johnny Reder made his Major League baseball debut as a first baseman with the Boston Red Sox in 1932.

Jan. 7, 1934 – St. Michael’s 6:1 Bird & Sons, U.S. Amateur Cup quarterfinals, Lafayette Park, Fall River, Mass.

Jan. 7, 1940 – Pawtucket SC 5:0 Worcester Scandinavians, Clara Andrews Stadium, East Providence
Tommie Florie 5 goals.

Jan. 7, 2002 – Fernando Clavijo signs contract extension with Revolution

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY