The Fall River East Ends rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit and would go on to win their second successive American Cup. [Read more…] about Jan. 2, 1892 – Rovers 2:4 East Ends, American Cup tie, Fall River Rovers Grounds (Att.: 2,000)
Fall River Rovers
Dec. 26, 1908 – Fall River Rovers 6:1 Newarks, American Cup quarterfinals, Athletic Field (Att. 2,000)
The Fall River Rovers were decisive victors, despite the headline.
“Nearly 2,000 spectators were on half and grew enthusiastic over the good play in the first half, but in the second there was no interest shown, as the visitors were badly outclassed.” [Read more…] about Dec. 26, 1908 – Fall River Rovers 6:1 Newarks, American Cup quarterfinals, Athletic Field (Att. 2,000)
Dec. 26, 1908 – Fall River Rovers 6:1 Newarks, American Cup quarterfinals, Athletic Field (Att. 2,000)
The Fall River Rovers were decisive victors, despite the headline.
“Nearly 2,000 spectators were on half and grew enthusiastic over the good play in the first half, but in the second there was no interest shown, as the visitors were badly outclassed.” [Read more…] about Dec. 26, 1908 – Fall River Rovers 6:1 Newarks, American Cup quarterfinals, Athletic Field (Att. 2,000)
Dec. 12, 1914 – New Bedford 4:2 (1:0 halftime) Fall River Rovers, National Cup (U.S. Open Cup) series (Att.: 1,800)
New Bedford went on to be eliminated by Fore River in the third round. The Rovers won the 1917 U.S. Open Cup and advanced to the finals in 1916 and ’18. Goals: Stewart (PK), Chadwick 2, Norse; Swords, Dalton (PK).
Harvard 2:0 Columbia, Soldiers’ Field
Harvard (3W-1L-2D, 8 points) finished second to Penn. “… it is fitting to point out what the Crimson’s coach, Charley Burgess, has done. In his five years he has provided Harvard with two championship teams, has had another tied for first place and twice his teams have ranked second. This is some record.”
Lawrence 1:3 Andover, Lawrence, Lowell & District League
Andover (10W-0L-1D, 21 points) first place. Lawrence Olympics (10-0-1, 20 points) second place. Lawrence (4-3-3, 11 points) fifth place.
Boston Rovers 1:3 Carters (Needham), Boston & District League, Rossmore Road Grounds, Jamaica Plain
Dec. 12, 1891 –East Ends 2:2 Rovers, New England League series, Fall River, Mass. (Att.: 8,000)
The Fall River Rovers had defeated the East Ends the previous week but “… East End management and backers, however, were not satisfied with the result, and as a consequence today’s game was arranged.” Sharrocks opened the scoring and the East Ends had a 2-0 lead before the Rovers equalized on “a magnificent long drive” by Kenny and Harrington’s header off a pass from Culligan. “The decisive game will be played later.” East Ends won American FA Cups: defeating the Brooklyn Longfellows, 3-1, in 1891; and New York Thistle, 5-2, in 1892.
Dec. 12, 1903 – Boston Rovers 3:0 Methuen, Merrimac Valley association football series, Keyes St. Grounds, Jamaica Plain
Rovers’ seventh successive win
Dec. 12, 1931 – Pawtucket 5:2 Boston SC at Lonsdale Ave. Grounds
Arnie Oliver and Arthur Scott two goals for Pawtucket
New York Americans 1:1 New Bedford Whalers, Starlight Park, Brooklyn
Dec. 12, 2011 – Revolution select Nate Jaqua, Clyde Simms in re-entry draft
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY
Nov. 30, 1889 – Fall River Rovers 2:0 New Jersey State League XI, Interstate Championship (Att.: 1,500)
The Fall River Rovers had apparently established a reputation for attacking on the wings, according to the Boston Globe: “… the Rovers made one of their old-time bursts and forced the ball past the wings of their opponents, through the fullbacks to the mouth of the goal, where a grand scrimmage took place. In the melee which followed the Rovers scored a second goal … This game makes the Rovers the winners of the interstate championship badges.” [Read more…] about Nov. 30, 1889 – Fall River Rovers 2:0 New Jersey State League XI, Interstate Championship (Att.: 1,500)
Nov. 10, 1917 – New Bedford Celtics 0:2 Fall River Rovers, U.S. Open Cup first round match
Fall River Rovers opened defense of their National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) championship with a victory in New Bedford, Mass. Goals: Chuck Burns (PK), Morgan.
Oct. 19, 1889 – Fall River Olympics 8:0 Fall River Rovers, South End Grounds (Att.: 1,000)
“… a rattling game of foot ball was played by the Rovers and Olympics on the South End grounds … These clubs are the strongest in the American Association. The Rovers met the worst defeat they have ever suffered …” (The Boston Globe)
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May 6, 1916 – Bethlehem Steel 1:0 Fall River Rovers, National Challenge Cup final at Coats Field (Att.: 15,000)
This match set standards for the National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) as a record crowd arrived for Bethlehem Steel’s second consecutive victory in the final in Pawtucket, R.I. Tommy Fleming’s 78th-minute penalty kick decided the match. [Read more…] about May 6, 1916 – Bethlehem Steel 1:0 Fall River Rovers, National Challenge Cup final at Coats Field (Att.: 15,000)
March 3, 1888 – Fall River Rovers 6:1 Kearney Rangers at Bedford Street Grounds (Att. 2,000-plus)
The Fall River Rovers advanced in the American Association Cup semifinals, going on to win the 1888 championship. [Read more…] about March 3, 1888 – Fall River Rovers 6:1 Kearney Rangers at Bedford Street Grounds (Att. 2,000-plus)
Feb. 18, 1918 – Fall River Rovers 1:0 Pan-Americans, exhibition
“It was the first soccer game played here in almost three months, owing to unfavorable weather conditions.” The Rovers would go on to eliminate the Pan-Americans in the third round of the National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup), 3-1, on March 23, 1918. The Rovers, reigning Cup champions, went on to a finals rematch, falling to Bethlehem Steel. The Rovers were led by Tommy Swords, who captained the U.S. in its first FIFA-affiliated international in 1916.
Feb. 18, 2002 – Ponte Preta 0:1 Revolution at Lix da Cunha, Brazil [Read more…] about Feb. 18, 1918 – Fall River Rovers 1:0 Pan-Americans, exhibition