Jimmy Montgomerie, who played 303 ASL games (297 for the Whalers), scoring 45 goals, presented with “a loving cup and purse of gold.” Montgomerie, a center half, continued to perform for the Whalers after the ASL folded in 1931. The Boston Globe account of the match notes Montgomerie “has taken part in 317 games.” [Read more…] about Feb. 1, 1930 – New Bedford 2:2 Fall River, captain James Montgomerie testimonial
The Boston team was set to play in the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), which was not sanctioned by the USSFA, at Fenway Park. Directors included former Celtics’ coach Red Auerbach and Red Sox executive vice president Dick O’Connell. [Read more…] about Jan. 31, 1967 – Boston awarded NPSL franchise
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’
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)
The Atlantic Coast Soccer League renamed itself the American Soccer League, proposing a summer schedule. According to The Boston Globe: “the battle against adverse weather conditions means financial suicide.” All games would start at 8 p.m., made possible by “the installation of floodlight systems in all parks.” Dave Scott of Boston was named vice-president “to represent New England interests in the league.” [Read more…] about Jan. 28, 1930 – Atlantic Coast Soccer League proposes schedule paralleling baseball season
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
Full-field, 11 v 11, indoor soccer matches were played at the Commonwealth Armory (now site of Agganis Arena and the BU Student Village) in the 1920s. [Read more…] about Jan. 26, 1924 – Triple Bill of Soccer at 110th Cavalry Armory
Medford, Mass., businessman Victor Baptista commissioned the Eusebio statue that stands outside Benfica’s Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. Another casting of the Eusebio statue was installed at Gillette Stadium until being moved to Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow, Mass., in 2015.
Jan. 25, 1942 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira born in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique
Jan. 25, 1925 – Fall River 3:2 [aet] Providence, ASL Cup first round match (Att.: 7,331)
Goals: Morley, McPherson (PK), McGowan; Best, Abdallah
Brooklyn Wanderers 1:2 New Bedford, ASL Cup match
Goals: Jimmy Montgomerie (PK), Jock Marshall (og); Marshall
Chris Aduama photos
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY
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
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.