Harold Brittan and Tec White led the way for the Fall River Marksmen in a National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) first-round match. “… Brittan, ex-Chelsea star and captain of Fall River, smashed in a goal which proved the winning tally.” About 4,000 Providence supporters were expected to make the trip to Mark’s Stadium in North Tiverton, R.I. Goals: White 2, Brittan; Beattie, Hogg. [Read more…] about Jan. 17, 1926 – Fall River Marksmen 3:2 Providence Clamdiggers, National Challenge Cup, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 9,512)
Harold Brittan
Dec. 21, 1912 – Lawrence (Mass.) 5:2 Manchester United
Manchester United, tied for first place with Clan McPherson in the Lawrence, Lowell & District Soccer League, was victim of “one of the biggest surprises of the season …” Lawrence’s Shaw scored “from the 25-yard line” and on a penalty kick. [Read more…] about Dec. 21, 1912 – Lawrence (Mass.) 5:2 Manchester United
Feb. 21, 1926 – Fall River 2:3 [3:4 aggregate] Boston SC, National Challenge Cup at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 11,384 paid)
The Boston Wonder Workers scored the first three goals and held a 3-1 halftime lead in a National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) replay. Johnny Ballantyne ejected for second successive game (both matches were held at Mark’s Stadium) – “restored to good standing by the cup committee” for Boston’s quarterfinal match v. J&P Coats.
Goals: Harold Brittan, McPherson (PK); Fleming, McNab, Ballantyne.
Feb. 21, 1919 – Billy Ridge reception at the Riverside Club of Brighton
Ridge, former goalkeeper for Riverdale “when they were about the best team in the local league … (Ridge) lately returned from the front.”
Feb. 21, 1925 – Boston Wonder Workers 3:1 New York National Giants at Walpole St. Grounds
Feb. 21, 1932 – New York Giants 2:5 New Bedford Whalers, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) semifinals at Polo Grounds (Att.: 6,000)
Whalers go on to win 1932 U.S. Open Cup
Feb. 21, 1951 – Harold Brittan, George M. Collins, Thomas Swords named to National Soccer Hall of Fame
Feb. 21, 1991 – Bermuda 1:0 U.S. at National Stadium (Att.: 12,000)
John DeBrito U.S. debut
Feb. 21, 2001 – CD Saprissa 2:2 Revolution, preseason match at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa
Wolde Harris scores last-second tying goal after being knocked off the field through a lockerroom door, then returning; Harris also scored on a first-half PK.
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY
Dec. 17, 1922 – Fall River 5:0 Brooklyn Wanderers at Mark’s Stadium. “Soccer On The Ice”
Former Chelsea center forward Harold Brittan scored two goals as the Fall River Marksmen blanked the Brooklyn Wanderers at the recently-opened Mark’s Stadium. [Read more…] about Dec. 17, 1922 – Fall River 5:0 Brooklyn Wanderers at Mark’s Stadium. “Soccer On The Ice”