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Arena Football League 1986-1991

AFL 1986-87

DateHome TeamAway Team
Test Game
27.04.1986Rockford Metros30Chicago Politicians18
Showcase Game
27.02.1987Chicago Bruisers30Miami Vice33
[References: 4-5]

AFL 1987

PWLTPFPAPct
Pittsburgh Gladiators (C)6420268199.667
Denver Dynamite (P)6420261252.667
Chicago Bruisers6240217310.333
Washington Commandos6240288273.333

Reference: [1]

Home TeamAway Team
Arena Bowl I
Denver Dynamite45Pittsburgh Gladiators16

Reference: [1]

AFL 1988

PWLTPFPAPct
Chicago Bruisers (C)121011526374.792
Detroit Drive (P)12930472310.750
Pittsburgh Gladiators (P)12660507491.500
Los Angeles Cobras (P)12561463449.458
New England Steamrollers12390330506.250
New York Knights122100337505.167

Reference: [1]

Home TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
Detroit Drive34Pittsburgh Gladiators25
Chicago Bruisers29Los Angeles Cobras16
Arena Bowl II
Detroit Drive24Chicago Bruisers13

Reference: [1]

AFL 1989

PWLTPFPAPct
Detroit Drive (C)431015484.750
Denver Dynamite (P)4310159147.750
Pittsburgh Gladiators (P)4310159147.750
Chicago Bruisers (P)4130167155.250
Maryland Commandos404079170.000

Reference: [1]

Home TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
Detroit Drive43Chicago Bruisers10
Pittsburgh Gladiators39Denver Dynamite37
Arena Bowl III
Detroit Drive39Pittsburgh Gladiators26
Reference: [1]

AFL 1990

PWLTPFPAPct
Detroit Drive (C)8620326215.750
Dallas Texans (P)8620299308.750
Denver Dynamite (P)8440289287.500
Pittsburgh Gladiators (P)8350289287.375
Albany Firebirds8350188268.375
Washington Commandos8260244264.250
Reference: [1]
Home TeamAway Team
First Round
Detroit Drive61Pittsburgh Gladiators30
Dallas Texans26Denver Dynamite25
Arena Bowl IV
Detroit Drive51Dallas Texans27
Reference: [1]

AFL 1991

PWLTPFPAPct
*Detroit Drive10910437262.900
*Tampa Bay Storm10820421309.800
*Denver Dynamite10640389365.600
*Albany Firebirds10640427342.600
Dallas Texans10460286334.400
New Orleans Night10460314401.400
Orlando Predators10370321363.300
Columbus Thunderbolts100100241460.000
Reference: [1]
Home TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
Detroit Drive37Albany Firebirds35
Tampa Bay Storm40Denver Dynamite13
Arena Bowl V
Tampa Ba Storm48Detroit Drive42
Reference: [1]

Report

On February 11, 1981, James Foster witnessed an Indoor Soccer game at Madison Square Garden, and drew out the outline of an Indoor American Football field on a manilla envelope, using the same basic premise of a football field on a converted Ice Hockey rink. [2]

The first AFL test game was held on 27 April 1986 in Rockford, Illinois between the Rockford Metros and Chicago Politicians , and following positive public response the first “showcase game” in Chicago in front of 8,200 fans on February 27, 1987. [2; 4-5]

The AFL debut season began on 19 June 1987, with four teams: Chicago Bruisers, Denver Dynamite, Pittsburgh Gladiators & Washington Comandos. Denver Dynamite won Arena Bowl I, defeating Pittsburgh Gladiators 45-16 [2]

The second AFL season featued an additional three teams: Los Angeles Cobras, New England Steamrollers & New York Knights, who played only that season. Washington Commandos sat out the season Detroit Drive won Arena Bowl II, 24-13 over Chicago Bruisers. [2]

The third AFL season, in 1989, was a shortened four-game season, with five teams, including the returned Commandos, now playing in Maryland. Detroit again won the Arena Bowl, beating Pittsburgh 39-26. Following the season, the league played two successful exhibition games in Paris (France) & London (England). THE US Patent office granted the league a Patent, making it the first patented, rival-free sports league in history. [2]

the fourth AFL season, saw an expansion of two teams: Albany Firebirds & Dallas Texans, with Chicago dropping out. Detroit Drive won the Arena Bowl for the third year in succession, defeating Dallas 51-27. [2]

A further expansion in 1991, saw teams added in Orlando (Predators) and New Orleans (Night) and Columbus (Thunderbolts), with Pittsburgh relocating to Tampa Bay, becoming the Storm and the Commandos ceasing operation.The league’s expansion into the Southeast would prove enduringly successful, with the Tampa Bay & Orlando franchises remaing in existence right through to the league’s waning years in the late-2010s. Detroit was defeated in the Arena Bowl 48-42 by the Tampa Bay Storm, ending the Drive’s attempts at a four-in-a-row. [2]

In 1992 the league expanded to 12 teams and three divisions, ending the AFL’s formative years, and beginning the AFL’s rise to become what the Wall Street Journal called the fifth Major [2].

References:

Bibliography

[1] Arena Football League (2016) “2016 Record and Fact Book” pp. 57-65.

[2] Arena Football League (2016) “2016 Record and Fact Book” pp. 52-56.

Social Media

[3] Arena Fan Facebook Page (2021) Post, April 27, 1987 [Internet] Available from: https://www.facebook.com/arenafan/posts/10160818695018222 [Accessed 4 June 2021]

Websites

[4] Arena Fan (2021) History 1986 Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.arenafan.com/history/?page=yearly&histleague=1&fpage=schedule&year=1986 [Accessed 4 June 2021]

[5] Arena Fan (2021) History 1987 Schedule [Internet] Available from: http://www.arenafan.com/history/?page=yearly&histleague=1&fpage=schedule&year=1987 [Accessed 4 June 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Richard Conville, Conor Lynch, Maurice Lynch, Dylan Brennan, Jonathan Brennan, Simon Brennan & Robert Byron.

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Makita Preseason International Soccer Tournament 1990

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
10.08.1990Sampdoria (Ita)1 (5p)Real Sociedad (Esp)1 (3p)
10.08.1990Arsenal (Eng)2Aston Villa (Eng)0
3rd Place
11.08.1990Real Sociedad1Aston Villa0
Final
11.08.1990Arsenal0Sampdoria1
[Reference: 2]

Report

Sampdoria, from Genoa in Italy won the 3rd Four-Team Preseason International Tournament at Wembley in July 1990, defeating Arsenal in the Final. Spain’s Real Sociedad won the 3rd Place Playoff against Aston Villa.

About the Makita Tournament

The Makita Tournament was a Preseason International Soccer Tournament held at Wembley Stadium, London from 1988 to 1990, and then Highbury, Arsenal’s Home Ground in 1991.

References

Newspapers

[2] John Kelly. (1991) “Arsenal, Cont.” World Soccer. August 1991. pg. 14.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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Makita Preseason International Soccer Tournament 1989

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
29.07.1989Arsenal (Eng)1FC Porto (Por)0
29.07.1989Dynamo Kiev (URS)0Liverpool (Eng)2
3rd Place
30.07.1989Dynamo Kiev1FC Porto0
Final
30.07.1989Arsenal1Liverpool0
[Reference: 2]

Report

Arsenal won the second Makita International Soccer Tournament in Wembley Stadium in July 1989, defeating Liverpool in the Final after the two teams had defeated FC Porto and Dynamo Kiev in the Semi-Finals.

About the Makita Tournament

The Makita Tournament was a Preseason International Soccer Tournament held at Wembley Stadium, London from 1988 to 1990, and then Highbury, Arsenal’s Home Ground in 1991.

References

Newspapers

[2] John Kelly. (1991) “Arsenal, Cont.” World Soccer. August 1991. pg. 14.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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Makita Preseason International Soccer Tournament 1988

Final Table

Makita TournamentPWDLFAPts
Arsenal (C – Eng)2200704
AC Milan (Eng)2200204
Bayern Munich (Ger)2002040
Tottenham Hotspur (Eng)2002050
[Reference: Compiled from results in 2]

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
13.08.1988Arsenal4Tottenham Hotspur0
13.08.1988AC Milan1Bayern Munich0
14.08.1988Arsenal3Bayern Munich0
14.08.1988AC Milan3Tottenham Hotspur0
[Reference: 2]

Report

Arsenal won the Makita Preseason International Soccer Tournament in 1988 ahead of AC Milan on better record after both teams won both their games against Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur.

About the Makita Tournament

The Makita Tournament was a Preseason International Soccer Tournament held at Wembley Stadium, London from 1988 to 1990, and then Highbury, Arsenal’s Home Ground in 1991.

References

Newspapers

[2] John Kelly. (1991) “Arsenal, Cont.” World Soccer. August 1991. pg. 14.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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Four-Team South American International Soccer Tournament 1991

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
Semi-Finals
27.05.1991Emelec (Ecu)3Universitario (Per)1
29.05.1991Santos (Bra)1Independiente (Arg)0
Final
31.05.1991Emelec (Ecu)1Santos (Bra)0
[Reference: 2]

Report

Ecuador’s Emelec won the four-team International Tournament in May 1991, involving Brazil’s Santos (Pele’s old club), Universitario of Peru and Independiente of Argentina.

References

Newspapers

[2] Anon. (1992) “International Results” World Soccer. August 1991. pg. 56-57

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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Pacific Coast International Championship (Soccer) 1961

Results

DateHome TeamAway Team
FinalLos Angeles
1961Mexico B3Westminster Royals0
[Reference: 1]

Report

The Mexico National B Team and Westminster Royals from Vancouver won through to the Final of the inaugural Pacific Coast International Championship in 1961 knocking out the Los Angeles and San Francisco Champions. Mexico B won the Final 3-0.

About the Pacific Coast International Championship

The Pacific Coast International Championship was a Soccer Championship played between the Champions of the Vancouver/British Columbia Pacific Coast League, the Champions of the San Francisco and Los Angeles Leagues and the Mexico National B Team, it was the West Coast Championship before the arrival of the North American Soccer League later in the decade. The Trophy was named after the first Irish-American President, John F. Kennedy.

References

Bibliography

[1] Jeff Cross. (1962) “Firemen blaze trail in Canada” World Soccer. July 1962. Pg. 7

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jason Caldwell & Paul Foley.

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International Champions Cup (Soccer) 2019

International Champions Cup Logo [Reference: 7]

Final Table

PWWPLPLFAPts
Benfica (Por) (C)33000619
Atletico Madrid (Spa)32100948
Manchester United (Eng)32100538
Arsenal (Eng)32010737
Bayern Munich (Ger)32001536
Tottenham Hotspur (Eng)31011554
Inter Milan (Ita)30111233
Fiorentina (Ita)31002363
Real Madrid (Spa)301026122
Juventus (Ita)30011461
AC Milan (Ita)30012241
Chivas de Gauadalajara (Mex)30012151
International Champions Cup (Soccer) 2019 [Reference: Compiled from: 1-5]

Results

DateWinnersRunners-Up
USA
16.07.2019Fiorentina2Chivas Gauadalajara1
17.09.2019Arsenal2Bayern Munich1
20.09.2019Benfica3Chivas Guadalajara0
20.07.2019Arsenal3Fiorentina0
20.07.2019Bayern Munich3Real Madrid1
23.07.2019Real Madrid2 (3p)Arsenal2 (2p)
23.07.2019Bayern Munich1AC Milan0
23.07.2019Atletico Madrid0 (5p)Chivas Guadalajara0 (4p)
2019Benfica2Fiorentina1
2019Atletico Madrid7Real Madrid3
2019Benfica1AC Milan0
China & Singapore
20.07.2019Manchester United1Inter Milan0
21.07.2019Tottenham Hotspur3Juventus2
24.07.2019Juventus1 (4p)Inter Milan1 (3p)
25.07.2019Manchester United2Tottenham Hotspur1
03.08.2019Manchester United2 (5p)AC Milan2 (p)
04.08.2019Inter Milan1 (4p)Tottenham Hotspur1 (3p)
10.08.2019Atletico Madrid2Juventus1
International Champions Cup (Soccer) 2019 [Reference: Compiled from: 1-5]

Report

12 teams entered the International Champions Cup in 2019 – a preseason Soccer Tournament held in USA, China and Singapore – with each team playing a 3-game schedule. Benfica of Portugal won the Cup with three wins from three games, easily defeating Chivas Guadaljara of Mexico and Fiorentina and AC Milan of Italy. Atletico Madrid came second with two wins and a penalties victory in their three matches, including a 7-3 thriller against rivald Real Madrid. Manchester United also had two win and a penalties victory to finish third, Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur their two victims, while it required penalties to defeat AC Milan. England’s Arsenal finished fourth and German side Bayern Munich finished fifth.

About the International Champions Cup

The International Champions Cup is a Preseason Tournament involving top European and Latin American teams played over the summer each year since 2013 in USA, Canada, China and Singapore [Reference: 6]

References

Bibliography

[1] Cuttone, Charles & Cuttone, Linda (2020) “International Champions Cup 2019” North American Soccer Guide 2020. Sports Vue Interactive LLC, USA. pg 314.

Websites

[2] International Champions Cup (2020) ICC 2029 Schedule [Internet] Available from: https://www.internationalchampionscup.com/mens-schedule [Accessed 19 November 2020]

[3] Google News (2020) Manchester United 2019 International Chamions Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.google.com/search?q=manchester+united+international+champions+cup&rlz=1C1CHBF_enIE835IE835&oq=Manchester+United+International+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i20i263i457j0l6.10164j1j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 19 November 2020]

[4] Google News (2020) Tottenham Hotspur 2019 International Chamions Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.google.com/search?q=tottenham+hotspur+international+champions+cup&rlz=1C1CHBF_enIE835IE835&oq=Tottenham+Hotspur+International&aqs=chrome.2.0i457j69i57j0i22i30l4.13336j1j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 19 November 2020]

[5] Google News (2020) Juventus 2019 International Chamions Cup [Internet] Available from: https://www.google.com/search?q=juventus+international+champions+cup&rlz=1C1CHBF_enIE835IE835&oq=Juventus+International+&aqs=chrome.4.69i57j0i457j0l5j0i22i30.9246j1j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 19 November 2020]

[6] Google News (2020) When did the International Champions Cup Start? [Internet] Available from: https://www.google.com/search?q=when+did+the+international+champions+cup+start&rlz=1C1CHBF_enIE835IE835&oq=When+did+the+Internationa+Champions+Cup+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i13i30i457j0i22i30.16552j1j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [Accessed 19 November 2020]

Logos

[7] International Champions Cup (2020) og-image [Internet] Available from: https://www.internationalchampionscup.com/static/og-image.png [Accessed 19 November 2020]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jason Caldwell & Paul Foley.

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Rounders-Softball Club Internationals Skryne GAA Tour of Massachusetts 1982

Results (America)

DateRounders TeamSoftball Team
Boys Softball Game
04.82Skryne GAA (Meath)8Annunciation School Haverstown8
Girls Softball Game
04.82Skryne GAA (Meath)7Annunciation School Haverstown3
Boys Softball Game
16.04.82Skryne GAA (Meath)11Brookline Civic2
Girls Softball Game
16.04.82Skryne GAA (Meath)5Brookline Civic5
Rounders Game
16.04.82Skryne GAA (Meath)11Brookline Civic11
Reference: [2]

Report

Skryne GAA made a trip to the USA in April, where the boys and girls played Softball matches against local schools – the Skryne boys and girls both winning one mmatch and drawing another. The Brookline coach requested a game of Rounders after their Softball games, which ended 11-all.

About Rounders-Softball International Rules

While nobody has yet come up with a viable Compromise between Rounders and Baseball or Softball to permit a genuine Compromise Rules match to take place, Internationals have taken place between Rounders teams and Softball teams whereby a match is played under the rules of one code and then a second match is played under the rules of the other code.

References

Newspapers

[1] Anon. (1982) “Youth Beat” Meath Chronicle Saturday, November 13, 1982. pg. 13.

Note: Past editions of the Evening Herald & Meath Chronicle are available to view at the Irish Newspaper Archive: https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/ which is a subscription service.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Fiona Corrigan.

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