In the seventies, a new force emerged in the city of Boston. A force that not only represented the city on the field, but also captured the hearts of the people of Boston and the entire nation. That force was the Boston Minutemen.
The Minutemen were a professional soccer team that played in the North American Soccer League from 1974. They played on different home fields, including Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy and Sargent Field in New Bedford.
The team was led by some of the biggest names in soccer, including Portuguese legend Eusébio and famed American player Shep Messing, along with NASL All-Star players Ade Coker, Paddy Greenwood, Ian McKechnie, António Simões and Wolfgang Sühnholz.
The Boston Minutemen represented not just a team, but a symbol of the city’s passion for soccer and the determination to succeed. They were a shining example of what can be achieved when a group of individuals come together and work towards a common goal. And as we continue to strive for greatness in the world of football, let us remember the lessons of the Boston Minutemen and the legends that played for them.
Don Revie
