Nov. 12, 1939 – Boston Celtics 0:3 Pawtucket Rangers, ASL New England Division game, Celtic Park, South Boston
The Pawtucket Rangers, missing Harry Burness and Billy Gonsalves, “played a winning brand of soccer … they combined nicely and their defense was just about as strong as any fan could ask …” (The Boston Globe) Goals: Rainone, N. Ferri, Florie.
Nov. 11, 1931 – New Bedford Whalers 4:2 Pawtucket Rangers, ASL game
The New Bedford Whalers were in first place in the American Soccer League standings and would go on to win both the regular-season title and the 1932 National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup). Goals: Florie, Gonsalves, Nilsen 2; McIntyre, McAuley.
Nov. 10, 1917 – New Bedford Celtics 0:2 Fall River Rovers, U.S. Open Cup first round match
Fall River Rovers opened defense of their National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) championship with a victory in New Bedford, Mass. Goals: Chuck Burns (PK), Morgan.
Nov. 9, 2014 – Revolution 3:1 (7:3) Columbus Crew, MLS playoffs (Att.: 20,184)
The Revolution extended unbeaten streak to seven games (6-0-1), Lee Nguyen improved scoring streak to five games. Goals: Nguyen, Gonçalves, Bunbury; Tchani. Nov. 9, 1907 – Jamaica AA 3:4 Andover, Boston & District League game, “new grounds at the corner of Washington and Williams Sts.” in Jamaica Plain
Nov. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 4:2 Providence Clamdiggers (Att.: 9,077)
Tommy Florie scored twice, including a wind-blown “Olimpico,” as Providence took a 2-0 lead before falling to a Fall River rally. Providence was leading by two goals in the 18th minute, but lost Egyptian forward Tewfik Abdallah to a broken leg in a clash with Coyle. Abdallah was taken to Fall River General Hospital. “Spectators […]
Nov. 7, 1863 – Oneida Football Club 3:0 High & Latin Schools XVI on Boston Common
The Oneida Football Club competed in the “Boston Game,” a combination of rugby and soccer. “As the football was almost in constant motion after the kickoff our men were placed on the field where they would be most likely to catch or meet the ball when kicked by our opponents in order that we might […]