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.

Feb. 12, 1928 – Fall River Marksmen 2:1 Bethlehem Steel (Att.: 4,000)

Fall River’s “Happy Abdullah” opened the scoring (ninth minute), Gillespie equalized (23^’) and McPherson broke the deadlock in the second half. Notes: Abdullah is likely Tewfik Abdallah, an Egyptian forward; Fall River’s Kelly had a late first first penalty kick saved by Edwards.

Providence 0:0 Boston Wonder Workers

Finlayson (Providence) hit the bar early and Blair (Boston) had two clear chances, missing an open goal after “(Joe) Kennaway “fell prone in the mud” in the first half, then hit the bar late.

Brooklyn Wanderers 1:2 New Bedford Whalers (Att.: 4,000)

Goals: Adair; Patterson, McLeavy

Feb. 12, 1998 – Revolution 1:3 San Jose Clash, preseason match in Orlando, Fla.

Goals: Imad Baba (39^’ free kick); Eddie Lewis, Victor Mella (ex-Revolution), Lawrence Lozzano

Feb. 12, 2007 – Taylor Twellman signs contract extension with Revolution

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY