May 24, 1934 – Aldo (Buff) Donelli scores four, U.S. 4:2 Mexico WCQ at Stadio PNF, Rome
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Buff Donelli also scored for the U.S. in its 1934 World Cup match, a 7-1 loss to Italy on May 27, 1934. Donelli starred for Pittsburgh area soccer teams from the 1920s through ’40s, and also coached and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL, later coaching Boston University’s football team.
May 24, 1927 – Boston SC presented with Horace Edgar Lewis Cup (American League Cup winners) at Caledonian Club Building. Alec McNab Master of Ceremonies.
May 24, 1941 – Pawtucket Rangers 2:1 Detroit Chrysler, U.S. Amateur Cup final
May 24, 1942 – Pawtucket FC 4:0 Pittsburgh Morgan, U.S. Amateur Cup final
May 24, 1947 – Ponta Delgada 10:1 St. Louis Carondelets (Att.: 3,500), U.S. Amateur Cup final
Goals: Ed Sousa 5, Valentine 3, Travis, J. Sousa; E. Marsek (PK). Ponta Delgada also wins U.S. Open Cup
May 24, 1950 – NE All-Stars 1:1 Besiktas at Fall River, Mass.
May 24, 1961 – Fall River 0:3 Third Lanark
Goals: Matt Gray 44’, Alec Harley (31’ 2H), Dave Hilley (36’ 2H).
May 24, 1996 – Revolution claim Victor Mella (San Jose Clash) on waivers
May 24, 2000 – Colombia 1:0 Benfica at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 31,113)
Goal: Jairo “El Tigre” Castillo. Benfica’s only loss in six matches (4-1-1) in Foxborough dating to 1972. Coach Jupp Heynckes was replaced by assistant Martin Delgado for tour.
Revolution 2:1 LA Galaxy, preliminary game
Goals: Chronopoulos 2; Vagenas.
May 24, 2002 – Revolution acquire Daniel Hernandez, Brian Kamler and Diego Serna from NY/NY MetroStars in exchange for Ted Chronopoulos, Mamadou Diallo, Andy Williams. Chronopoulos last of original Revolution to perform for the team
May 24, 2003 – Columbus Crew 2:3 Revolution at Crew Stadium (Att.: 13,186)
Goals: Paule 40’, Dunseth 76’; Kamler 36’ & 70’, Twellman 89’.
May 24, 2008 – Columbus Crew 0:1 Revolution at Crew Stadium (Att.: 15,621)
Goal: Kheli Dube 89th. Notes: Dube converted the rebound of a Shalrie Joseph penalty kick saved by Will Hesmer. On Buck a Brat night, a rowdy group of Crew supporters showered Steve Ralston with objects on corner kicks, one later disciplined for racial epithets in response to the Revolution’s goal celebration.
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY