Centennial F.C.

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

History

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
  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).


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