Philadelphia Hibernian, also known as Hibernian F.C.,February 19, 1917 The Globe was an early twentieth century U.S. soccer team which played in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History Philadelphia Hibernian was described as one of the leading teams in the East and were champions of Pennsylvania in five of the previous seven seasons."Two Members Of The Philadelphia Hibernian". (December 12, 1909). The Inter Ocean, p.26 col.3-5 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."Haverford May Cop Soccer Title". (March 31, 1913). Philadelphia Inquirer, p.13 col.1 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.March 29, 1915 The Globe They continued to play in the ALP in 1915-1916. Hibernian was one of the six clubs that played the 1916-1917 season in the American League of Association Football Clubs; the team played home games that season at the Phillies' National League Park. They won the 1920-1921 Allied American Football Association title.
Record Year League FinishLeague American Cup National Challenge Cup 1909-1910 ESL 4th Second Round N/A 1910-1911 ? ? Final N/A 1911-1912 ? ? First Round 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 ALAFC ? ? ? 1917-1918 ? ? ? ? 1918-1919 ? ? ? ? 1919-1920 ? ? ? ? 1920-1921 AAFA 1st Third round First round
Honors American Cup Runner Up (1): 1911
League Championship Winner (1): 1913
Notable players Bart McGhee Thomas Swords
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