Newark Americans
Newark Americans were a team in the first American Soccer League.[1][2] They were founded in 1930, but folded following the spring 1932 season. The team's manager was Bill Miller.[1] In January 1932, the team made it to the semifinals of the National Challenge Cup.[3]
Year-by-year
[edit]Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 1930 | 1 | ASL | 3rd | No playoff | N/A |
Spring 1931 | 1 | ASL | 7th | Did not qualify | Semifinals |
Fall 1931 | 1 | ASL | 7th | N/A | |
Spring 1932 | 1 | ASL | ? | No playoff | Quarterfinals |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "West Hudson Soccer Team Plays Giants". The Jersey Journal. Jersey City, New Jersey. September 12, 1930. p. 19. Retrieved July 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Soccer League Stars to Play Sawpit Team". The Daily Item. Port Chester, New York. April 7, 1932. p. 16. Retrieved July 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neward Americans Gain Soccer Cup Semifinals". The Boston Daily Globe. January 25, 1932. p. 11. Retrieved July 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.