The Revolution had a nine-game unbeaten streak snapped by the Chicago Fire in the MLS Eastern Conference final. Chris Armas (101’) converted a golden goal off a Damani Ralph feed, following a Justin Mapp advance on the right. The Revolution (12-9-9) completed its first plus-.500 regular season. [Read more…] about Nov. 14, 2003 – Chicago Fire 1:0 [aet] Revolution, MLS playoffs, Soldier Field (Att.: 14,610)
The Revolution lost to the LA Galaxy in extra time in the MLS Cup final for the second time in four years. A volley by Guatemalan midfielder Guillermo “Pando” Ramirez (107’) decided the contest as the Galaxy won its second MLS Cup. [Read more…] about Nov. 13, 2005 – LA Galaxy 1:0 (aet) Revolution, MLS Cup at Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas (Att.: 21,193)
The Pawtucket Rangers, missing Harry Burness and Billy Gonsalves, “played a winning brand of soccer … they combined nicely and their defense was just about as strong as any fan could ask …” (The Boston Globe)
Goals: Rainone, N. Ferri, Florie.
The New Bedford Whalers were in first place in the American Soccer League standings and would go on to win both the regular-season title and the 1932 National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup). Goals: Florie, Gonsalves, Nilsen 2; McIntyre, McAuley.
[Read more…] about Nov. 11, 1931 – New Bedford Whalers 4:2 Pawtucket Rangers, ASL game
Fall River Rovers opened defense of their National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) championship with a victory in New Bedford, Mass. Goals: Chuck Burns (PK), Morgan.
The Revolution extended unbeaten streak to seven games (6-0-1), Lee Nguyen improved scoring streak to five games. Goals: Nguyen, Gonçalves, Bunbury; Tchani.
Nov. 9, 1907 – Jamaica AA 3:4 Andover, Boston & District League game, “new grounds at the corner of Washington and Williams Sts.” in Jamaica Plain
[Read more…] about Nov. 9, 2014 – Revolution 3:1 (7:3) Columbus Crew, MLS playoffs (Att.: 20,184)
Tommy Florie scored twice, including a wind-blown “Olimpico,” as Providence took a 2-0 lead before falling to a Fall River rally. Providence was leading by two goals in the 18th minute, but lost Egyptian forward Tewfik Abdallah to a broken leg in a clash with Coyle. Abdallah was taken to Fall River General Hospital. “Spectators Soaked, but 10,000 Stick it out” (The Boston Globe)
Goals: White 2, Coyle, MacPherson; Florie 2.
Note: On same day, Providence Steam Rollers v. Buffalo All-Americans, NFL game (Att.: 2,200)
U.S. 6:1 Canada, Ebbets Field, Brooklyn (Att.: 8,000) [Read more…] about Nov. 8, 1925 – Fall River Marksmen 4:2 Providence Clamdiggers (Att.: 9,077)
The Oneida Football Club competed in the “Boston Game,” a combination of rugby and soccer. “As the football was almost in constant motion after the kickoff our men were placed on the field where they would be most likely to catch or meet the ball when kicked by our opponents in order that we might return it without delay toward their goal.” –Gerritt Smith Miller
As a soccer saying goes: “The ball was round,” according to The Boston Globe.
Nov. 7, 1908 – Boston Rovers 5:0 Boston Americans, Boston association football league series at Franklin Park
Rovers’ ninth successive win. [Read more…] about Nov. 7, 1863 – Oneida Football Club 3:0 High & Latin Schools XVI on Boston Common
The Oneida Football Club competed in the “Boston Game,” a combination of rugby and soccer. “As the football was almost in constant motion after the kickoff our men were placed on the field where they would be most likely to catch or meet the ball when kicked by our opponents in order that we might return it without delay toward their goal.” –Gerritt Smith Miller
Nov. 7, 1908 – Boston Rovers 5:0 Boston Americans, Boston association football league series at Franklin Park
Rovers’ ninth successive win. [Read more…] about Nov. 7, 1863 – Oneida FC 3:0 High & Latin Schools XVI on Boston Common
Clint Dempsey’s fourth-minute goal made the difference as the Revolution won the MLS Eastern Conference title, advancing to the MLS Cup final for the second time.
Nov. 6, 1909 – Boston Rovers 3:2 Lynn City, Franklin Park
Former Manchester City center forward William “Billy” Gillespie (b. Oct. 2, 1873 in Strathclyde, Scotland) scored for Lynn City.