Aug. 18, 2002 – Revolution 0:2 Chicago Fire, first game at (renamed) Gillette Stadium (Att.: 15,336)
The result left the Revolution (7W-14L-1D, 22 points) seven points behind the MetroStars with six matches remaining for the final MLS Eastern Conference playoff spot.
Aug. 17, 1930 – Brazil 4:3 U.S., Estadio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro (Att.: 16,500)
Fall River Marksmen teammates Billy Gonsalves, 22, and Bert Patenaude, 20, provided the U.S. goals against Brazil in a post-1930 World Cup match. Patenaude led the team with 10 goals (plus eight goals disallowed), all scored in seven games during the World Cup and post-WC tour.
Aug. 17, 1930 – Brazil 4:3 U.S., Estadio das Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro (Att.: 16,500)
Fall River Marksmen teammates Billy Gonsalves and Bert Patenaude provided the U.S. goals against Brazil in a post-1930 World Cup match. Patenaude led the team with 10 goals (plus eight goals disallowed), all scored in seven games during the World Cup and post-WC tour.
Aug. 16, 1944 – Lt. Henry E. “Harry” Burness, serving in U.S. Army, killed in action in France
Harry Burness played for the Boston Wonder Workers and other teams in the ASL, his career continuing into the ‘40s. His brother, Gordon Burness (1907-89), played for the U.S. national team and resided in Needham, Mass., while working for Exxon Oil Co.
Aug. 15, 1916 – Stockholm Tigrarna 1:1 U.S., Olympic Stadium (Att.: 20,000)
Thomas Swords of Fall River, Mass., was captain of the U.S. national team for its first overseas tour. This was the opener of a six-game series in Sweden and Norway. “Most conspicuous of all the features of the trip was the wonderful playing of the American team.” (Spalding’s Official Foot Ball Guide) Goals: R. Gunnarsson; […]
Aug. 14, 1929 – Providence Gold Bugs 3:2 New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers’ captain Jimmy Montgomerie potential tying goal hits bar and disallowed. Montgomerie then “rushed at the arbiter and was put out of the game.” Goals: Fitzpatrick, Dick, Paterson; Florie, Toner.