New York IRT (soccer team)

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New York IRT, also known as IRT F.C., was an early 20th-century American soccer team sponsored by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.

History[edit]

In 1916, the team entered the New York State Association Football League.[1] In 1918, it went to the fourth round of the 1918 National Challenge Cup where it fell to Paterson F.C. In 1919, New York IRT entered the National Association Football League, but withdrew after only five games.[2]

Year-by-year[edit]

Year League Reg. Season Challenge Cup American Cup
1916/17 NYSAFL 4th First round ?
1917/18 NYSAFL 3rd Fourth round ?
1919/20 NAFBL Withdrew ? ?

Honors[edit]

La Sultana Cup

  • Winner (2): 1917, 1918

Southern New York Association Cup

  • Winner (2): 1917, 1918

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Brooklyn F.C. Sockers Lose to New York Team". (October 2, 1916). Daily Standard Union, p.10 col.7-8
  2. ^ "Robins Leading National League". (October 17, 1919). The Morning Call, p.3 col.6