Sept. 1, 1946 – “Billy Gonsalves Day” – Ponta Delgada SC 2:1 Brooklyn Hispano, Challenge Game

Billy Gonsalves, who played in the first two World Cups for the U.S., returned “to his old stamping grounds” as a member of Brooklyn Hispano to play against Ponta Delgada SC in North Tiverton, R.I. Ponta Delgada reigning U.S. Amateur Cup champions, Brooklyn Hispano reigning Lewis Cup/U.S. Professional cup champions. “The former Fall River sandlotter was presented a nice check by the fans, prior to the start of the game, Richard O’Connor, County Commissioner, making the presentation. … Gonsalves “sometimes called the ‘Babe Ruth of Soccer’ … “ (The Boston Globe)

Sept. 1, 1947 – Worcester Scandinavians 2: Cambridge SC, Scottish Clans Picnic and Highland Games six-a-side tournament, Brookline Town Field

Sept. 1, 1991 – U.S. 1:2 Norway, New England Sports Museum Challenge Cup, Tufts University Ellis Oval, Medford, Mass. (Att.: 4,752)

The first four-figure home crowds in U.S. Women’s National Team history received a preview of the inaugural Women’s World Championship final matchup. Norwood’s Deb Belkin, a former UMass star, set up Kristine Lilly off a 33^rd-minute corner kick as the U.S. opened the scoring. Hege Riise equalized and Agnete Carlsen’s 89^th-minute drive past Kim Maslin decided the match.

Sept. 1, 2000 – Southern Connecticut State University 33^–game winning streak snapped (v. New Haven 0:0)

Sept. 1, 2001 – Columbus Crew 4:1 Revolution, Crew Stadium (Att.: 24,032)

Sept. 1, 2010 – Revolution 1:2 Morelia, Revolution’s first Superliga final loss, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 10,414)

Goals: Alston; Sabah 2 (1 PK).

Sept. 1, 2012 – Revolution 0:0 Philadelphia Union, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 11,841)

Revolution 10-game (0-7-3) winless streak.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY