April 18, 1914 – New Bedford FC 1:2 Brooklyn FC, National Challenge Cup semis at Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 4,000)

Brooklyn Field Club went on to win the initial National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) at Coats Field in Pawtucket on May 16, 1914. Brooklyn’s Scottish inside left, Robert Millar, became coach of the U.S. national team in the 1930 World Cup.

“Brooklyn outplayed its opponents, especially in the second half, but was lucky when Preston, in attempting to clear, kicked squarely against Millar. The ball deflected off the Brooklyn player into the goal for the winning score. Millar played a dashing game … scoring both goals for the visitors. … Neil Clarke (Brooklyn) and Chadwick (New Bedford) engaged in a fist fight in the first period. Both were ruled off the field, and the clubs played through with ten men each.” (The Boston Globe)

Princeton 2:3 Yale

“Princeton was eliminated as a factor in the Intercollegiate Soccer League race …”

April 18, 1921 – Abbot Worsteds manager Kelly one-year suspension for using ineligible player v Hendee Indians

April 18, 2008 – Revolution trade Joe Franchino to LA Galaxy in exchange for draft pick

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY