The Boston Wonder Workers scored the first three goals and held a 3-1 halftime lead in a National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) replay. Johnny Ballantyne ejected for second successive game (both matches were held at Mark’s Stadium) – “restored to good standing by the cup committee” for Boston’s quarterfinal match v. J&P Coats.
Goals: Harold Brittan, McPherson (PK); Fleming, McNab, Ballantyne.
Feb. 21, 1919 – Billy Ridge reception at the Riverside Club of Brighton
Ridge, former goalkeeper for Riverdale “when they were about the best team in the local league … (Ridge) lately returned from the front.”
Feb. 21, 1925 – Boston Wonder Workers 3:1 New York National Giants at Walpole St. Grounds
Feb. 21, 1932 – New York Giants 2:5 New Bedford Whalers, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) semifinals at Polo Grounds (Att.: 6,000)
Whalers go on to win 1932 U.S. Open Cup
Feb. 21, 1951 – Harold Brittan, George M. Collins, Thomas Swords named to National Soccer Hall of Fame
Feb. 21, 1991 – Bermuda 1:0 U.S. at National Stadium (Att.: 12,000)
John DeBrito U.S. debut
Feb. 21, 2001 – CD Saprissa 2:2 Revolution, preseason match at Estadio Ricardo Saprissa
Wolde Harris scores last-second tying goal after being knocked off the field through a lockerroom door, then returning; Harris also scored on a first-half PK.
NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY
