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Feb. 15, 1931 – Fall River FC 2:3 ASL All Stars at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 700)

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Bert Patenaude scores both Fall River goals past Kennaway. Scheduled opponent, Velez Sarsfield, delayed by “railway mishap in Texas … en route to the East.” Velez, a team that included players from Argentina’s 1930 World Cup team that defeated the U.S., 6-1, in the semifinals, arrived for a Feb. 22, 1931 match. Both goalkeepers — Joe Kennaway (Celtic FC) and Johnny Reder (first baseman for the Boston Red Sox) — would change teams in 1932. Jeremiah Best scored twice and Watson one goal for the All-Stars.

Feb. 15, 1925 – Fall River 3:0 J&P Coats. Lewis Cup game at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 12,000)

“… all hopes of a record-breaking crowd for a soccer game in this country were dashed with the heavy rain that fell just before game time in Tiverton.”

According to The Boston Globe: “Boston’s 2-0 victory (over the New York Giants) means three teams out of the four remaining in this professional Cup series, making clearer the argument that New England teams are the game’s best supports (sic) from both a playing and financial point of view.”

New York Giants 0:2 Boston Wonder Workers, Lewis Cup match (Att.: 1,500)

Goals: Stevens, Fleming. Note: Battles hits bar early

Feb. 15, 2011 – Revolution sign Argentinian defender Franco Coria

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

Jan. 29, 2006 – Taylor Twellman hat trick. U.S. 5:0 Norway at The Home Depot Center (Att.: 16,366)

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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. 13, 2011 – Revolution select A.J. Soares with No. 6 pick in MLS SuperDraft

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A.J. Soares became a New England Revolution starter in central defense, paired with Franco Coria, in the team’s season-opener, a 1-1 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on March 20, 2011. Soares, who totaled 101 appearances and five goals in all competitions with the Revolution, concluded his time with the team in the 2014 MLS Cup final, a 2-1 extra time loss to the Galaxy at the StubHub Center in Carson. [Read more…] about Jan. 13, 2011 – Revolution select A.J. Soares with No. 6 pick in MLS SuperDraft

Jan. 2, 1939 – Joe Kennaway in goal for Old Firm Derby. Rangers 2:1 Celtic

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James (Joe) Kennaway went from the New Bedford Whalers to become Celtic FC’s starting goalkeeper from 1931-39. Kennaway, who earned caps for Canada and Scotland, succeeded Sam Fletcher as Brown University soccer coach on Nov. 1, 1946. [Read more…] about Jan. 2, 1939 – Joe Kennaway in goal for Old Firm Derby. Rangers 2:1 Celtic

Dec. 27, 1931 – New York Giants 3:2 New Bedford Whalers at Polo Grounds (Att.: 2,500)

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Bert Patenaude, probably the most dynamic U.S.-born goal-scorer ever, converted once and earned an 85th-minute penalty. Johnny Slavin (ex-Raith Rovers, Hearts) scored the deciding penalty kick after Patenaude was “tripped by Rebello six minutes from the end.” [Read more…] about Dec. 27, 1931 – New York Giants 3:2 New Bedford Whalers at Polo Grounds (Att.: 2,500)

Nov. 13, 2006 – Taylor Twellman scores first Revolution goal after 346 minutes of MLS Cup play. Revolution 1:1 (3:4 PKs) Houston Dynamo at Pizza Hut Park (Att.: 22,247)

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Taylor Twellman converted a left-footer after a 50-yard run and layoff by Khano Smith as the New England Revolution went to 0 for 3 in MLS Cup finals. [Read more…] about Nov. 13, 2006 – Taylor Twellman scores first Revolution goal after 346 minutes of MLS Cup play. Revolution 1:1 (3:4 PKs) Houston Dynamo at Pizza Hut Park (Att.: 22,247)

Nov. 3, 2010 – Taylor Twellman announces retirement

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Taylor Twellman displayed a fierce competitive streak and exceptional goal-scoring instinct during a career cut short by injury. [Read more…] about Nov. 3, 2010 – Taylor Twellman announces retirement

Sept. 30, 1922 – J&P Coats 4:4 Dick, Kerr Ladies at Coats Field, Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 8,500)

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A women’s professional soccer team played in New England for first time. The team, sponsored by Dick, Kerr Ltd. Electric of Preston, England, competed against men’s teams on a nine-game (3W-3L-3D) tour. [Read more…] about Sept. 30, 1922 – J&P Coats 4:4 Dick, Kerr Ladies at Coats Field, Pawtucket, R.I. (Att.: 8,500)