Fore River FC earned an upset victory over the Boston Wonder Workers in the U.S. Open Cup, thanks to two Dundas goals and one by Gowdy. Unable to find a first name for Dundas, who often appears as a center forward in game stories and lineups. In a 1931 Boston Globe story, center forward Jack Dundas is mentioned as being recruited by Lusitania Recreation. [Read more…] about March 26, 1927 – Fore River FC 3:2 [AET] Boston Wonder Workers, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) first round
The New England Revolution combined post-Hurricane Katrina work with preseason training in New Orleans in 2007. [Read more…] about March 25, 2007 – Revolution 3:1 CD Olimpia at Tad Gormley Stadium, New Orleans (Att.: 8,947)
Former Italian national team goalkeeper Walter Zenga sparked the Revolution to their first MLS playoff berth in 1997. [Read more…] about March 18, 1997 – Walter Zenga arrives in Boston to play for New England Revolution
George Burford and George M. Collins were in charge of the U.S. team that defeated Estonia (1-0), then was eliminated by eventual gold medalists Uruguay (3-0). Collins was also the soccer editor of The Boston Globe (nice gig!).
Here is Collins’ assessment of the U.S. chances in a March 17, 1924 Globe article entitled UNITED STATES SOCCER TEAM SHOULD MAKE A GOOD SHOWING: [Read more…] about March 14, 1924 – U.S. team announces George H. Burford of Brockton as coach/trainer for 1924 Olympic Games in Paris
The New England Revolution set up a Costa Rica connection, adding William Sunsing and Mauricio Wright, who would both go on to the 2002 World Cup with the Ticos. [Read more…] about March 7, 2000 – Revolution acquire William Sunsing from CS Herediano
Diego Fagundez tied Shalrie Joseph (2011) for the New Engand Revolution’s second-fastest, MLS season-opening goal, behind Giovanni Savarese (first minute, 1999). [Read more…] about March 6, 2016 – Diego Fagundez scores in 3rd minute. Houston 3:3 Revolution (Att.: 21,594)
Jermaine Jones sparked the Revolution to their fifth MLS Cup appearance in 2014, then was slowed by injuries and received a major salary reduction before being dealt to the Rapids. On the day of the Jones deal, the Revolution acquired Jamaican national team captain Je-Vaughn Watson from FC Dallas. [Read more…] about March 4, 2016 – Revolution trade Jermaine Jones to Colorado Rapids
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)
Lee Nguyen became one of the few players the Revolution have taken off waivers, presenting a bargain basement deal at a $55,000 salary. Nguyen has gone on to become the team’s second all-time leading scorer with 51 goals (behind Taylor Twellman’s 101) in MLS games. Only Twellman (25 goals in 2002) and Nguyen (20 in 2014) have scored 20-plus goals in a season for the Revolution. Nguyen is sixth on the all-time games played list with 191. [Read more…] about March 2, 2012 – Revolution acquire Lee Nguyen on waivers from Vancouver
The German SC (Castle Shannon, Pa.) team included Aldo “Buff” Donelli, the U.S. national team’s star striker during the 1934 World Cup, who would go on to play and coach the Pittsburgh Steelers, also coaching Boston University and Columbia football teams. Castle Shannon fell to eventual champion Sparta Garden City in the semifinals. South Sides (St. Louis) Alex McNab played for six successive National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) champions, starting with Fall River in 1930. [Read more…] about Feb. 20, 1938 – South Sides (St. Louis) 2:4 German SC, U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals