George Weah “The Peacemaker” from 1996
By Frank Dell’Apa Globe Staff EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Peace no longer exists in the world of George Manneh Ousman Weah. But Weah is a man of peace, and even men of peace must fight battles. Weah, 29, is Africa’s most famous athlete and probably the most recognizable African after Nelson Mandela. But unlike Mandela’s South […]
Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ GM Joe McKenney announces team will open season at Fenway Park on March 31, 1968
The Boston Beacons started their only NASL season on the road, their home-opener 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, according to Leigh Montville’s story in The Boston Globe.
Jan. 21, 1934 – U.S. World Cup team selections
The Hampden International League of Springfield, Mass., submitted a 20-player list of candidates for the World Cup team to the U.S. Soccer Association. Boston area players will be asked “if they are able to leave this country for at least 10 weeks,” according to Boston & District League director P.A.L. Foulds.
Jan. 20, 2007 – Clint Dempsey makes Premier League debut
Deuce Dempsey, who joined Fulham FC on an MLS record $4 million transfer from the New England Revolution on Jan. 11, 2007, entered as an 83rd-minute substitute for Moritz Volz. Jan. 20, 2007 — Fulham FC 1:1 Tottenham
Jan. 19, 1996 – Foxboro Stadium named venue for first MLS Cup
The initial MLS Cup was scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 1996. The day before the match, officials considered a postponement due to a torrential downpour that continued throughout the match. D.C. United edged the Los Angeles Galaxy, 3-2, on Eddie Pope’s extra time golden goal before a crowd of 34,643.
Jan. 18, 2003 – U.S. 4:0 Canada at Lockhart Stadium (Att.: 6,549)
Steve Ralston, who was in his second year as a member of the New England Revolution, scored his first international goal. Ralston converted four times for the U.S., his final goal breaking the deadlock in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Sept. 3, 2005, clinching a berth in the 2006 World Cup.