June 9, 1993 – U.S. 2:0 England, U.S. Cup at Foxboro Stadium (Att.: 37,236). First U.S. victory in Foxborough

This was also the first U.S. win over England since Joe Gaetjens’ goal provided a 1-0 result in the 1950 World Cup in Brazil. “Now we don’t have to talk about 1950 anymore,” U.S. Soccer Federation general secretary Hank Steinbrecher said.

The kickoff was delayed seven minutes because of a lightning storm that also likely reduced the side of the crowd. My story in the Boston Globe noted the weather presented a greater threat to public safety than potential hooligan behavior, which was a major concern in anticipation of the 1994 World Cup.

Thomas Dooley (42^’) and Alexi Lalas (74^’) provided the U.S. goals, and Tony Meola saved twice on late Ian Wright breakaways. Three years later, Lalas would become a part of the inaugural New England Revolution team. The U.S. starting lineup included future Revolution coach Fernando Clavijo, plus John Harkes and Eric Wynalda, who would play for Clavijo on 2001 and ’01 Revolution teams.

Jurgen Klinsmann (four goals) won the Golden Boot as Germany took the U.S. Cup title ahead of Brazil, the U.S. finishing third and England fourth. The U.S., which compiled a 7W-0L-3T record at Foxboro Stadium from 1991-2002, has not defeated England since.

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