Jan. 21, 1916 – CAC Fort Andrews Issues Challenge

“… the soldiers at Fort Andrews have adopted [soccer] as their Winter pastime. There are two elevens playing at the fort. Sgt. Thomas Gavigan is the man who has aroused the men who wear Uncle Sam’s uniform … to interest in the game.” Fort Andrews, on Peddocks Island in Boston Harbor, also had teams in baseball, basketball and football, and participated in tug of war competitions.

Jan. 21, 1934 – “Special committee” reported the Hampden International League of Springfield, Mass., had submitted a 20-player list of candidates for the World Cup team to the U.S. Soccer Association. Boston area players will be asked “if they are able to leave this country for at least 10 weeks,” according to Boston & District League director P.A.L. Foulds.

Jan. 21, 1934 – New Bedford Defenders 1:2 Boston SC

Benefit game for Defenders’ Jack Mayall (injured at Pawtucket “some weeks ago”).

            Fall River Rovers 4:2 Fall River Utd., National Cup (U.S. Open Cup) first leg match

Jan. 21, 1976 – Boston Minutemen announce eight-game home schedule at Harvard Stadium

Jan. 21, 2005 – Revolution acquire goalkeeper Doug Warren from D.C. United in exchange for draft choice

The New England Revolution also announced signings of Joe Franchino, Marshall Leonard, Steve Ralston, Matt Reis.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY