Dec. 21, 1912 – Lawrence 5:2 Manchester United. Upset of 1st-place team in Lawrence, Lowell & District Soccer League

Manchester United emerged among the top teams in New England during the early 1900s. At the time, Manchester United was tied with Clan McPherson for the league lead. Another team in New Hampshire was the Manchester Light Blues, which was tied with Andover for third place.

April 8, 1911 – Manchester United 4:0 Harvard (Att.: 1,500), Manchester, N.H.

“It was the best exhibition of soccer … ever played here.”

TODAY IN NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY