Jan. 25, 1925 – Fall River 3:2 [aet] Providence FC, Lewis Cup first round (Att.: 7,331)
Fall River’s McGowan converted the decider, heading in a McPherson free kick following a McLeod foul in an ASL Cup (Lewis Cup) match. Former Newcastle United and Leeds United forward Jeremiah “Jerry” Best, in his first ASL season, scored for Providence. Goals: Morley, McPherson (PK), McGowan; Best, Abdallah.
Jan. 24, 1932 – New York Giants 4:2 Bethlehem Steel, National Challenge Cup, Polo Grounds (Att.: 1,500)
Fall River (Mass.) native Bert Patenaude, who had become the first player to complete a hat trick in the 1930 World Cup at age 20, opened the scoring for the Giants in a National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) second-round match. Goals: Patenaude, Carlson 2, O’Brien; Dick 2.
Jan. 23, 1978 – New England Tea Men acquire U.S. national team captain David D’Errico
Tea Men acquired Dave D’Errico from the Minnesota Kicks in exchange for a No. 1 draft pick. The Tea Men also acquired defenders Ringo Cantillo and Dennis Wit from Tampa Bay, announced the signing of Harvard assistant coach Kevin Welsh (Bridgeport U., Connecticut Bicentennials) and selected goalkeeper Kirk Pearson and Mike Reitz in NASL draft. […]
Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ announce team to open NASL season at Fenway Park
The Boston Beacons started their only NASL season on the road. The Beacons’ home-opener produced a 3-0 win over the Detroit Cougars at Fenway Park on April 23, 1968. Note: Cardinal Cushing “threw out the first ball” and Gov. Volpe was in attendance (The Boston Globe)
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 […]
Jan. 20, 1923 – Bethlehem Steel 3:2 Fall River, ASL game
“Bethlehem Steel [8W-2L-3D, 19 points] assumed the lead in the American Soccer League …” on a hat trick by Dan McNiven, overtaking Fall River (8W-3L-2D, 18 points), which was tied for second with J&P Coats (8-3-2, 18 points). McNiven and Harold Brittan, who converted twice for Fall River, were tied with J&P Coats’ Tommy Fleming […]