New York IRT (soccer team)

New York IRT, also known as IRT F.C., was an early 20th-century American soccer team sponsored by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.

History In 1916, the team entered the New York State Association Football League."Brooklyn F.C. Sockers Lose to New York Team". (October 2, 1916). Daily Standard Union, p.10 col.7-8 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."Robins Leading National League". (October 17, 1919). The Morning Call, p.3 col.6

Year-by-year YearLeagueReg. seasonChallenge CupAmerican Cup1916/17NYSAFL4thFirst round?1917/18NYSAFL3rdThird RoundQuarterfinals1919/20NAFBLWithdrew??

Honors La Sultana Cup Winner (2): 1917, 1918

Southern New York Association Cup Winner (2): 1917, 1918

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