New York IRT (soccer team)
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
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
| 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
La Sultana Cup
- Winner (2): 1917, 1918
Southern New York Association Cup
- Winner (2): 1917, 1918
References
- "Brooklyn F.C. Sockers Lose to New York Team". (October 2, 1916). Daily Standard Union, p.10 col.7-8
- "Robins Leading National League". (October 17, 1919). The Morning Call, p.3 col.6
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