George Forrest (July 21, 1904 – May 22, 1986) was a soccer player who played for the Canada men's national soccer team. Born in Scotland, he represented Canada at international level.
Career Forrest began his career with Scotland with Heart of Midlothian and Alloa Athletic. After spending a year in Canada with Toronto Ulster United FC,The Red Hand of Ulster, Canadian Soccer History, 2015 in 1924 he signed with Bethlehem Steel of the American Soccer League.Steel Team in 5th Place, The Globe -- Bethlehem, October 16, 1924, via Bethlehem Steel Soccer Club He played two seasons with Bethlehem, but was released following the 1925–26 season. He returned to Canada where he briefly played again for Ulster. In September 1926, Bethlehem brought him back into the team for a third season.Forrest Returning to Steel Lineup, The Globe -- Bethlehem, September 22, 1926, via Bethlehem Steel Soccer ClubGeorge Forrest, SoccerStats.us He then played for several clubs in England and Scotland over the next eight years.George Forrest, Greens on ScreenForrest George Image 1 Alloa Athletic 1922, Vintage Footballers
Forrest played for Canada in their 1924 tour of Australia and New Zealand: In six games against Australia, Forrest scored twice as the Canadians split the series at two wins a piece. He played in Canada's first official match on June 7, 1924, against Australia, where he also scored Canada's second-ever goal. A week later Canada drew with New Zealand 1–1 in Auckland.
References
External links Bethelem Steel Soccer Team Biographies with a photo of Forrest