New York IRT

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

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[edit] History

The origins of the team are unknown, but in 1916, it 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]

[edit] Year-by-year

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

[edit] Honors

La Sultana Cup

  • Winner (2): 1917, 1918

Southern New York Association Cup

  • Winner (2): 1917, 1918

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