Maplewood Post 464 Secures Top Seed in Zone 10 Playoffs
The Fall River Maplewood Post 464 Senior Legion baseball team clinched the No. 1 seed after an 8‑6 victory over Sandwich, setting up a home game on July 19.
Jul 26, 2026
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A Season of Change for the Atlantis Charter/Westport Co‑op
The Atlantis Charter/Westport co‑op football team finished 2025 at 4‑8, graduated key seniors, and is preparing a 2026 slate that includes both familiar rivals and new challengers while still searching for a Thanksgiving Day opponent.
Jul 24, 2026
The 1950 Miracle of Belo Horizonte: How a U.S. Soccer Upset Shook the World
On June 29, 1950, the United States defeated England 1-0 in a World Cup match that became known as the 'Miracle of Belo Horizonte.' The victory, achieved by an amateur team of teachers, dishwashers and students, reshaped football history, though its impact was largely forgotten at home.
Jul 5, 2026
The Long Overdue Credit: Bert Patenaude’s Place in World Cup History
When the 1930 World Cup opened in Uruguay, a 21‑year‑old American forward etched his name into the tournament’s first record books. For nearly eight decades that achievement was misattributed, until a grandson’s detective work and a series of archival corrections restored the credit to its rightful owner.
Jun 22, 2026
The Forgotten Transatlantic Soccer Rivalry Between Worcester, Massachusetts, and Worcester, England
In the 1920s, amateur soccer players from Worcester, Massachusetts, and Worcester, England, played a series of matches to foster goodwill between the two cities. These tours, organized during a period of strained U.S.-British relations, were celebrated by thousands of fans and highlighted the unique bond between the two Worcesters. The matches were documented by British sports historian Dilwyn Porter, who discovered archival records of the events. The tours continued until the Great Depression, and today, few people in Worcester, Massachusetts, are aware of this historical rivalry. The story is particularly relevant as Boston prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, underscoring the long-standing connection between the two cities through soccer.
May 22, 2026
Floriano Lima Steps Down After 21 Seasons of Baseball Mastery
After 21 years at the helm of Diman Regional High School’s baseball team, veteran coach Floriano Lima announces his retirement, capping a career that blended Portuguese roots, youth soccer innovation, and a legacy of community mentorship.
May 22, 2026
Mass Youth Soccer Hosts Free World Cup Watch Party at Kennedy Park
A community celebration in Fall River will feature live World Cup matches, inflatable soccer fields and family‑friendly activities, linking local soccer enthusiasm to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
May 20, 2026