Vice president George Bush proclaimed the start of local events in the 1984 Olympics, a day after the games kicked off in Los Angeles. Johnny Kelley delivered an Olympic torch and former Olympians Tina Noyes, Hilary Smart and John Thomas participated in an official lighting. [Read more…] about July 29, 1984 – Chile 0:0 Norway, Group A match, Olympic Games at Harvard Stadium (Att.: 25,000)
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July 28, 1968 – Atlanta Chiefs 1:2 Boston Beacons, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (Att.: 5,195)
The Boston Beacons’ win over the Atlanta Chiefs was considered “The biggest upset of the year in the Atlantic Division of the (NASL).” (Marvin Pave/The Boston Globe) [Read more…] about July 28, 1968 – Atlanta Chiefs 1:2 Boston Beacons, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (Att.: 5,195)
July 27, 2003 – Ronaldinho makes Barcelona debut, Barcelona 2:2 Juventus, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 30,912)
Rematch of a 2002-03 Champions League quarterfinal, Juventus having eliminated Barcelona on way to reaching the finals. [Read more…] about July 27, 2003 – Ronaldinho makes Barcelona debut, Barcelona 2:2 Juventus, Gillette Stadium (Att.: 30,912)
July 26, 1930 – Argentina 6:1 U.S., World Cup semifinals, Estadio Centenario, Montevideo (Att.: 72,886)
Providence’s Tommy Florie captained the U.S. team, which finished in third place in the inaugural World Cup. James Brown, who would go on to play for Manchester United, and later established the Brunswick School (Greenwich, Conn.) soccer program in the 1950s, scored in the 89th minute. Attendance was reported between 50,000 and 100,000. [Read more…] about July 26, 1930 – Argentina 6:1 U.S., World Cup semifinals, Estadio Centenario, Montevideo (Att.: 72,886)
July 25, 2015 – Chicago Fire 2:2 Revolution (Att.: 14,159)
Second game of Revolution (7W-9L-7D, 28 points) eight-match unbeaten streak on way to qualifying for MLS playoffs for third successive season. [Read more…] about July 25, 2015 – Chicago Fire 2:2 Revolution (Att.: 14,159)
July 21, 2010 – Celtic FC 1:1 Sporting CP, Fenway Park (Att.: 32,161)
Celtic, playing at Fenway Park for the first time since 1931, has a 1W-3L-2D record in New England since 1930. [Read more…] about July 21, 2010 – Celtic FC 1:1 Sporting CP, Fenway Park (Att.: 32,161)
July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
Cuba 5:2 U.S., North American Football Championship tournament, Havana, Cuba (Att.: 4,000)
U.S. goals: Ed Souza, Ed Valentine. [Read more…] about July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
Cuba 5:2 U.S., North American Football Championship tournament, Havana, Cuba (Att.: 4,000)
U.S. goals: Ed Souza, Ed Valentine. [Read more…] about July 20, 1947 – U.S. national team represented by Ponta Delgada SC
July 19, 2003 – Landon Donovan sets Gillette Stadium scoring record
Landon Donovan converted four goals as the U.S. took a 5-0 victory over Cuba in a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match. [Read more…] about July 19, 2003 – Landon Donovan sets Gillette Stadium scoring record
July 18, 2015 – Revolution 1:0 NYC FC (Att.: 28,811)
New England Revolution start eight-game (7-0-1) unbeaten streak on way to qualifying for MLS playoffs for third successive season. Goal: Nguyen 12’. [Read more…] about July 18, 2015 – Revolution 1:0 NYC FC (Att.: 28,811)