Sept. 7, 1947 – Chicago Sparta 2:3 (3:9) Ponta Delgada SC, U.S. Open Cup final, Sparta Stadium (Att. 5,000)
Ponta Delgada first team to win both U.S. Open Cup & U.S. Amateur Cup. Ponta Delgada came close to two successive doubles; in 1946, Ponta Delgada won the U.S. Amateur Cup and lost to the Chicago Vikings (3-2 aggregate) in the U.S. Open Cup final. In the 1948 Olympics, the U.S. team included captain Joseph […]
Sept. 6, 1926 – Springfield 2:3 Boston SC, ASL exhibition, Pratt Field (Att.: 1,500) “Pro Soccer Makes Springfield Debut”
Springfield made its debut in the American Soccer League. “Despite inclement weather, which forced postponement of all other athletic contests, a crowd of 1,500 went to Pratt Field …” (The Boston Globe) Goals: Paterson 2; Blair 3.
Sept. 5, 2012 – Revolution 2:0 Columbus Crew (Att.: 10,345)
Revolution (7W-14L-7D, 28 points) snap team record 10-game (0-7-3) winless streak. Goals: Imbongo, Marshall (OG).
Sept. 4, 2007 – Revolution 2:1 (aet) Carolina RailHawks, U.S. Open Cup semifinals, New Britain, Conn. (Att.: 4,203)
The New England Revolution, first place in the overall MLS standings, won a semifinal match for the fifth time in seven seasons. Goals: Larentowicz, Noonan; Maher. Red Cards: Joseph; Edozien, Stokes.
Sept. 3, 2005 – U.S. 2:0 Mexico, World Cup Qualifier, Crew Stadium (Att.: 24,685)
Steve Ralston scores World Cup berth-clinching goal (55’). Ralston made 15 of his 36 international appearances in 2005 but was not selected for the World Cup finals team. In 2003 and ’04, Ralston converted MLS playoff-clinching goals for the Revolution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Bp7VRS6Rs Real Salt Lake 0:1 Revolution (Att.: 17,876)
Sept. 2, 1998 – NY/NJ MetroStars 0:2 Revolution, Giants Stadium (Att.: 10,826)
Revolution escape MLS Eastern Conference cellar, Walter Zenga’s first coaching win. Zenga went on to coach teams in eight countries. Goals: Moore, Gorter. Sept. 2, 1916 – Charlestown 1:3 Trimo FC, Sullivan Square Playground (Att.: 2,000) Sept. 2, 1930 – U.S. national team, returning from 1930 World Cup in Uruguay, and Hakoah All Stars dock […]