July 2, 1978 – Tea Men 6:0 San Diego Sockers at Schaefer Stadium (Att.: 12,596)

Mike Flanagan (21 goals in 20 games) and Lawrie Abrahams converted twice as the New England Tea Men took over first place in the NASL American East with their fourth successive win. Keith Weller opened the scoring with a third-minute penalty kick . Former Boston Minutemen coach Hubert Vogelsinger returned as coach of the Sockers.

Goals: Weller (PK), Abrahams 2, Flanagan 2, Daly.

July 2, 1950 – Chile 5:2 U.S., World Cup at Estadio Ilha de Retiro, Recife (Att.: 8,501)

Goals: Robledo, Riera, Cremaschi 2, Prieto; Pariani, J. Souza (PK).

Gremio Lusitano FC 3:3 Jonkopping (Sweden) at Ludlow, Mass. (Att. 4,500)

July 2, 1961 – Hartford Italian-Americans v Harmarville Hurricanes AC, U.S. Amateur Cup Eastern final at Dillon Stadium

July 2, 1967 – Boston Shamrock Rovers 3:1 Houston Stars, Manning Bowl (Att.: 5,800 est.)

Rovers’ first win, last home game. Carlos Metidieri plays for Rovers

July 2, 2010 – Real Salt Lake 5:0 Revolution (Att.: 19,101)

Goals: Espindola, Olave, Saborio 2, Findley.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY