Frank Dell'Apa

North American Soccer League

Feb. 17, 1968 – Boston Beacons sign 19-year-old goalkeeper Orest “Orrie” Banach

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Orrie Banach, a Germany-born Ukrainian, grew up in Chicago and had played for Toronto Roma, then the Boston Tigers, before joining the Boston Beacons in the NASL. Banach earned four caps for the U.S. national team, all in World Cup qualifiers.

Feb. 17, 1923 – Clan Sutherland 4:2 Methuen at Commonwealth Armory

“Biggest Crowd of the (Indoor) Season”

Feb. 17, 1929 – Brooklyn Wanderers 4:4 Boston Wonder Workers at Hawthorne Field

Goals: Nehadoma 3, Lyell; Nilsen 3, H.B. Burness

Fall River 0:0 J&P Coats

New York Nationals 4:5 Providence Clam Diggers

Feb. 17, 1999 – AC Prato 1:1 Revolution, preseason game

Feb. 17, 2006 –Bermuda U20 1:8 Revolution

Clint Dempsey scores five goals in preseason game.

NEW ENGLAND SOCCER HISTORY

Feb. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 2:2 Bethlehem Steel at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 10,000)

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According to The Boston Globe: “The soccer men who are crying, ‘Do not play any American League games in January and February,’ should have been at Tiverton, R.I., … when the Fall River and Bethlehem Steel teams stepped on the field to battle … Long before game time the throng of fans who attended – more than 10,000 – was wending its way into Marks Stadium.” [Read more…] about Feb. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 2:2 Bethlehem Steel at Mark’s Stadium (Att.: 10,000)

Jan. 31, 1967 – Boston awarded NPSL franchise

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The Boston team was set to play in the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), which was not sanctioned by the USSFA, at Fenway Park. Directors included former Celtics’ coach Red Auerbach and Red Sox executive vice president Dick O’Connell. [Read more…] about Jan. 31, 1967 – Boston awarded NPSL franchise

Jan. 26, 1924 – Triple Bill of Soccer at 110th Cavalry Armory

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Full-field, 11 v 11, indoor soccer matches were played at the Commonwealth Armory (now site of Agganis Arena and the BU Student Village) in the 1920s. [Read more…] about Jan. 26, 1924 – Triple Bill of Soccer at 110th Cavalry Armory

Jan. 23, 1974 – Connecticut Wildcats (ASL) sell leading scorer Ben Brewster to Boston Minutemen (NASL)

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Ben Brewster totaled 11 goals in 14 games and appeared set for a career with the Connecticut Wildcats. Brewster had converted for the Wildcats in a 1-0 win over the Boston Astros on Aug. 22, 1973 and for the U.S. in a 1-0 win over Bermuda on Sept. 9, 1973. Both games were played at Hartford’s Dillon Stadium, and Brewster said he gained greater satisfaction scoring against the Astros (before a 10,093 crowd) than against Bermuda (4,200 attendance). Brewster also played for the Rhode Island Oceaneers and Boston Tea Men, and coached Boston College from 1977-87.

[Read more…] about Jan. 23, 1974 – Connecticut Wildcats (ASL) sell leading scorer Ben Brewster to Boston Minutemen (NASL)

Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ GM Joe McKenney announces team will open season at Fenway Park on March 31, 1968

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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. [Read more…] about Jan. 22, 1968 – Boston Beacons’ GM Joe McKenney announces team will open season at Fenway Park on March 31, 1968

Jan. 5, 2014 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, 71, dies in Lisbon

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Jan. 5, 2012 – Revolution name Jay Miller assistant coach and former Revolution defender Nick Downing strength coach

Jan. 5, 2000 – Derek Aframe named Revolution director of operations [Read more…] about Jan. 5, 2014 – Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, 71, dies in Lisbon

Jan. 4, 1996 – Frank Stapleton named Revolution’s first coach

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Former Arsenal, Manchester United and Ireland national team striker Frank Stapleton was named the New England Revolution’s first coach. University of Vermont coach Ron McEachen, former Connecticut high school star, became assistant coach.

[Read more…] about Jan. 4, 1996 – Frank Stapleton named Revolution’s first coach

Where are they now? Burns, Calichman, Eusebio statue, Friedel, Palhinha, Wynalda

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In this Soccer Notes column in Jan. 3, 1993 editions of The Boston Globe, there were plenty of subjects covered with Boston connections:

A statue dedicated to Eusebio, “the most famous athlete ever to compete for a Boston team,” was being unveiled by Medford’s Victor Baptista and the Sports Museum of New England [Read more…] about Where are they now? Burns, Calichman, Eusebio statue, Friedel, Palhinha, Wynalda

Dec. 10, 1979 – New England Tea Men select Peter Simonini in 1st round of NASL draft

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Peter Simonini became a starter in his first season with the Tea Men, who moved to Jacksonville from 1981-83. Simonini helped the Tea Men win the ASL title and was named league MVP in 1983. [Read more…] about Dec. 10, 1979 – New England Tea Men select Peter Simonini in 1st round of NASL draft