Giovanni Savarese’s first-minute goal provided the edge for the New England Revolution in Walter Zenga’s first game as player-coach. Tyrone Marshall equalized in the 86th minute and the Fusion won the post-match shootout. [Read more…] about March 28, 1999 – Miami Fusion 1:1 Revolution at Lockhart Stadium, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Att.: 7,211)
Fall River Marksmen’s Dave McEachran opened the scoring with the first of his two goals, then Alex “Dynamite” Lorimer converted an Olimpico (“scored directly from a flag kick”), and Paterson gave the New Bedford Whalers a 2-1 halftime lead. McEachran equalized in the 49th minute, then Billy Gibson surrendered an own goal as Wilson “lobbed in a shot.”
“Every seat was taken and every vantage point was occupied, there being more than 14,000 in the enclosure …” [Read more…] about March 27, 1927 – Fall River 3:2 New Bedford, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 14,280)
Fore River FC earned an upset victory over the Boston Wonder Workers in the U.S. Open Cup, thanks to two Dundas goals and one by Gowdy. Unable to find a first name for Dundas, who often appears as a center forward in game stories and lineups. In a 1931 Boston Globe story, center forward Jack Dundas is mentioned as being recruited by Lusitania Recreation. [Read more…] about March 26, 1927 – Fore River FC 3:2 [AET] Boston Wonder Workers, National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) first round
The New England Revolution combined post-Hurricane Katrina work with preseason training in New Orleans in 2007. [Read more…] about March 25, 2007 – Revolution 3:1 CD Olimpia at Tad Gormley Stadium, New Orleans (Att.: 8,947)
Former Italian national team goalkeeper Walter Zenga sparked the Revolution to their first MLS playoff berth in 1997. [Read more…] about March 18, 1997 – Walter Zenga arrives in Boston to play for New England Revolution
George Burford and George M. Collins were in charge of the U.S. team that defeated Estonia (1-0), then was eliminated by eventual gold medalists Uruguay (3-0). Collins was also the soccer editor of The Boston Globe (nice gig!).
Here is Collins’ assessment of the U.S. chances in a March 17, 1924 Globe article entitled UNITED STATES SOCCER TEAM SHOULD MAKE A GOOD SHOWING: [Read more…] about March 14, 1924 – U.S. team announces George H. Burford of Brockton as coach/trainer for 1924 Olympic Games in Paris
The New England Revolution set up a Costa Rica connection, adding William Sunsing and Mauricio Wright, who would both go on to the 2002 World Cup with the Ticos. [Read more…] about March 7, 2000 – Revolution acquire William Sunsing from CS Herediano
Diego Fagundez tied Shalrie Joseph (2011) for the New Engand Revolution’s second-fastest, MLS season-opening goal, behind Giovanni Savarese (first minute, 1999). [Read more…] about March 6, 2016 – Diego Fagundez scores in 3rd minute. Houston 3:3 Revolution (Att.: 21,594)
Jermaine Jones sparked the Revolution to their fifth MLS Cup appearance in 2014, then was slowed by injuries and received a major salary reduction before being dealt to the Rapids. On the day of the Jones deal, the Revolution acquired Jamaican national team captain Je-Vaughn Watson from FC Dallas. [Read more…] about March 4, 2016 – Revolution trade Jermaine Jones to Colorado Rapids
The Fall River Rovers advanced in the American Association Cup semifinals, going on to win the 1888 championship. [Read more…] about March 3, 1888 – Fall River Rovers 6:1 Kearney Rangers at Bedford Street Grounds (Att. 2,000-plus)