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Kearny Federal Ship Athletic Association Soccer Club (better known as Federal Ship F.C.) was a U.S. soccer team which competed for two seasons in the National Association Football League. They played at Clark's Athletic Field in Kearny, New Jersey, with a capacity of at least 3,000.[1]
History
editFederal Ship F.C. was the company team for the Federal Ship Company of Kearny, New Jersey. The team played in New Jersey leagues, only coming to national prominence when it joined the National Association Football League for the 1919-20 season.[2] Federal Ship spent two seasons in the NAFBL. When the NAFBL folded in 1921 with the establishment of the American Soccer League, Federal Ship withdrew from professional competition.
Year-by-year
edit| Year | League | Reg. season | American Cup | National Challenge Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918/19 | ? | ? | Quarterfinals | Third round |
| 1919/20 | NAFBL | 8th | Quarterfinals | Third round |
| 1920/21 | NAFBL | 4th | ? | Third round |
Honors
editNew Jersey State Challenge Cup
- Winner (1): 1921
- Runner Up (1): 1919[3]
References
edit- ↑ "Bethlehem Makes Semi-Final Round". Morning Edition. The Toronto World. January 27, 1919. p. 8. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ↑ Litterer, David. "The Year in American Soccer - 1920". US Soccer History. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ↑ Litterer, David. "The Year in American Soccer - 1919". US Soccer History. Retrieved June 20, 2025.