Kristine Lilly inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame, along with Bob Bradley and Brian McBride.
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U.S. Men's National Team
Feb. 12, 1931 – Americans 5:2 Europeans, Charity match “for the unemployed” at Hawthorne Field, Brooklyn
The “American” scorers included James Brown, Billy Gonsalves and Bert Patenaude, who helped the U.S. reach the semifinals of the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay. Also scoring were Carroll and O’Brien. The “European” goals were converted by Grenfeld and Carlson. [Read more…] about Feb. 12, 1931 – Americans 5:2 Europeans, Charity match “for the unemployed” at Hawthorne Field, Brooklyn
Feb. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 2:2 Bethlehem Steel at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 10,000)
According to The Boston Globe: “The soccer men who are crying, ‘Do not play any American League games in January and February,’ should have been at Tiverton, R.I., … when the Fall River and Bethlehem Steel teams stepped on the field to battle … Long before game time the throng of fans who attended – more than 10,000 – was wending its way into Marks Stadium.” [Read more…] about Feb. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 2:2 Bethlehem Steel at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 10,000)
Feb. 3, 1929 – New York Nationals 4:2 [8:6 aggregate] New Bedford Whalers (Att.: 4,000)
Nationals win Lewis Cup in third game of series at Hawthorne Field, Brooklyn. Note: All of the starters in this game were foreign-born, many having performed professionally in England and Scotland. But U.S.-born players were beginning to emerge on the professional scene, New Bedford’s Arnie Oliver coming on as a second half substitute. Oliver, 21, would be named to the U.S. national team for the 1930 World Cup. Fall River’s Bert Patenaude, 20, would complete the World Cup’s first hat trick, Billy Gonsalves starring and Providence’s Tommy Florie captaining the U.S. team. [Read more…] about Feb. 3, 1929 – New York Nationals 4:2 [8:6 aggregate] New Bedford Whalers (Att.: 4,000)
Jan. 30, 1924 – Bethlehem Steel ‘Declines to Play at Fall River’
A National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) semifinal match between Bethlehem Steel and the Fall River Marksmen ended up being contested before a crowd of 20,000 at Dexter Park in Brooklyn on March 9, 1924. [Read more…] about Jan. 30, 1924 – Bethlehem Steel ‘Declines to Play at Fall River’
Jan. 29, 2006 – Taylor Twellman hat trick. U.S. 5:0 Norway at The Home Depot Center (Att.: 16,366)
Taylor Twellman finished assists from New England Revolution teammates Clint Dempsey and Pat Noonan, and also headed in a Todd Dunivant free kick. Dempsey, Noonan and Twellman had been in the starting lineup when the Revolution lost to the Los Angeles Galaxy, 1-0, in extra time in the 2005 MLS Cup. U.S. goalkeeper Kevin Hartman, Dunivant, Landon Donovan and reserve defender Ugo Ihemelu played for the Galaxy. [Read more…] about Jan. 29, 2006 – Taylor Twellman hat trick. U.S. 5:0 Norway at The Home Depot Center (Att.: 16,366)
Jan. 27, 2005 – Joe-Max Moore announces retirement
Joe-Max Moore ranks fourth on the New England Revolution all-time scoring list with 43 goals in all competitions, one more than Diego Fagundez. Taylor Twellman (119), Lee Nguyen (52) and Steve Ralston (48) top the Revolution scoring chart. [Read more…] about Jan. 27, 2005 – Joe-Max Moore announces retirement
Jan. 24, 1914 – New Bedford FC 2:0 West Philadelphia FC, U.S. Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) third round
Klemm and Chadwick scored for New Bedford FC against the “West Philadelphians” in the U.S. Open Cup. “New Bedford soccer eleven sent more than 1,000 enthusiasts wild with joy … The game was contested in rain which fell throughout, the playing surface being covered in slimy mud,” according to The Boston Globe. [Read more…] about Jan. 24, 1914 – New Bedford FC 2:0 West Philadelphia FC, U.S. Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) third round
Jan. 23, 1974 – Connecticut Wildcats (ASL) sell leading scorer Ben Brewster to Boston Minutemen (NASL)
Ben Brewster totaled 11 goals in 14 games and appeared set for a career with the Connecticut Wildcats. Brewster had converted for the Wildcats in a 1-0 win over the Boston Astros on Aug. 22, 1973 and for the U.S. in a 1-0 win over Bermuda on Sept. 9, 1973. Both games were played at Hartford’s Dillon Stadium, and Brewster said he gained greater satisfaction scoring against the Astros (before a 10,093 crowd) than against Bermuda (4,200 attendance). Brewster also played for the Rhode Island Oceaneers and Boston Tea Men, and coached Boston College from 1977-87.
Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ GM Joe McKenney announces team will open season at Fenway Park on March 31, 1968
The Boston Beacons started their only NASL season on the road, their home-opener a 3-0 win over the Detroit Cougars at Fenway Park on April 23, 1968. Note: Cardinal Cushing “threw out the first ball” and Gov. Volpe was in attendance, according to Leigh Montville’s story in The Boston Globe. [Read more…] about Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ GM Joe McKenney announces team will open season at Fenway Park on March 31, 1968