Rovers FC Mexico
| Full name | Rovers Football Club Mexico |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Dissolved | 1916 |
| Ground | British Club, Mexico City |
| League | Defunct |
The Rovers Football Club was a former Mexican football team that played in the Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association prior to the professionalization and development of the Mexican first division.
History
The club was founded in 1912 by Percy Clifford and former members of the British Club. However, the team was disbanded in 1916 as a result of World War One since most of the players were British and returned to Europe to fight the war.[1]
Honors
Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association
- Runner-ups (1): 1913-1914
Other
- Tower Cup (2): 1912-13, 1915–16
Notable players
Percy Clifford
Federico Collignon (co-founder of CF Atlas)
References
- ↑ "Historia del futbol en México". Femexfut. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
See also
- Football in Mexico
- Reforma Athletic Club
- Albinegros de Orizaba
- Mexico Cricket Club
- British Club