Centennial F.C.

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Centennial F.C. also known as Philadelphia Centennials, was an early twentieth century amateur U.S. soccer team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

History[edit]

In 1910, Centennial won the Philadelphia Amateur Challenge Cup.[1] Two years later it was the champion of Philadelphia’s St. George League.[2] The next mention of Centennial F.C. came when it entered the 1928-29 Eastern Professional Soccer League and was eliminated in the first round of the 1928 National Challenge Cup.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Spalding's official "Soccer" Foot Ball Guide. New York: American Sports Publishing Co. 1910. p. 59.
  2. ^ "Standings Of Teams In Soccer Leagues". (February 26, 1912). Philadelphia Inquirer, p.10 col.2
  3. ^ Jose, Colin (1998). American Soccer League, 1921-1931 (Hardback). The Scarecrow Press. (ISBN 0-8108-3429-4).