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Dec. 14, 1924 – Fall River 2:1 Boston Wonder Workers, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 8,337)

December 15, 2018 by frankdellapa@gmail.com

Fall River regained first place in the ASL, rallying after falling behind in the first half before a crowd that included several Boston supporters. Wouterez opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, Tommy Croft equalizing “within a half minute …” Croft broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute. Croft, who began his career with Glentoran, scored once in three appearances for Northern Ireland.

“The Boston Soccer Social Club intends to run a special bus to Fall River on Sunday, to enable local fans to witness the American League game between Boston and Fall River at Sam Mark’s Stadium.” (The Boston Globe) [Read more…] about Dec. 14, 1924 – Fall River 2:1 Boston Wonder Workers, Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 8,337)

Filed Under: Soccer Tagged With: American Soccer League, ASL, Boston Wonder Workers, Fall River Marksmen, Glentoran, Northern Ireland, OnThisDate, OTD, Soccer, Tommy Croft

May 15, 1967 – Sean Thomas introduced as Boston Shamrock Rovers coach

May 15, 2017 by frankdellapa@gmail.com

Sean Thomas was considered among the Republic of Ireland’s top coaches, having guided Shamrock Rovers the 1964 League of Ireland title. Thomas had a reputation for finding talent, once bringing Liam Neeson (yes, the actor) in for Bohemians to play in a match against Shamrock Rovers. [Read more…] about May 15, 1967 – Sean Thomas introduced as Boston Shamrock Rovers coach

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Bobby Jack, Boston Bruins, Boston Shamrock Rovers, Detroit Cougars, Fred Cusack, Glentoran, John Colrain, Liam Neeson, Liam Tuohy, national Hockey League, NHL, Republic of Ireland, Seamus Malin, United Soccer Assn., USA

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Frank Dell'Apa

Frank Dell’Apa began covering soccer in the days of the original NASL. He was the Boston Globe’s soccer columnist for nearly 23 years before being recruited to work for a start-up television network in Miami. In late 2014, he returned to Boston, where he is based as a freelance journalist. Dell’Apa has covered seven World Cups, MLS since the league started, and continues to be involved with the NASL as part of a New York Cosmos Podcast.

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