Philadelphia Hibernian, also known as Hibernian F.C.,[1] was an early twentieth century U.S. soccer team which played in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History
editPhiladelphia Hibernian was described as one of the leading teams in the East and were champions of Pennsylvania in five of the previous seven seasons.[2] Hibernian finished fourth with a 1-3-1 record when it entered the newly established Eastern Soccer League in 1909. The league collapsed in 1910. In 1913, Hibernian won the Pennsylvania Soccer League title.[3] They spent the 1914-1915 season in the American League of Philadelphia, going to the championship game where they lost 6-1 to Bethlehem Steel.[4] They continued to play in the ALP in 1915-1916. They won the 1920-1921 Allied American Football Association title.[5]
Record
edit| Year | League | FinishLeague | American Cup | National Challenge Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909-1910 | ESL | 4th | ? | N/A |
| 1910-1911 | ? | ? | Runner Up | N/A |
| 1911-1912 | ? | ? | ? | N/A |
| 1912-1913 | PSL | 1st | Semifinal | N/A |
| 1913-1914 | ? | ? | Semifinal | ? |
| 1914-1915 | ALP | 2nd | ? | ? |
| 1915-1916 | ALP | ? | First round | Third round |
| 1916-1917 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1917-1918 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1918-1919 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1919-1920 | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 1920-1921 | AAFA | 1st | Third round | First round |
Honors
edit- Runner Up (1): 1911
League Championship
- Winner (1): 1913
Notable players
editReferences
edit- ^ February 19, 1917 The Globe
- ^ "Two Members Of The Philadelphia Hibernian". (December 12, 1909). The Inter Ocean, p.26 col.3-5
- ^ "Haverford May Cop Soccer Title". (March 31, 1913). Philadelphia Inquirer, p.13 col.1
- ^ March 29, 1915 The Globe
- ^ "Healey Re-Elected Soccer President". (May 29, 1921). Philadelphia Inquirer, p.18bc col.6