Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia Nationals was the name of two American soccer clubs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that were both members of the professional American Soccer League.
Passon F.C./Passon Phillies/Philadelphia Nationals[edit]
Originally, and amateur club called Passon F.C., the club became better known as the Passon Phillies or Philadelphia Passon. The team joined the professional American Soccer League prior to the 1936/37 season. Prior to the 1941/42 season, the club became the Philadelphia Nationals.[1]
The club withdrew from the league prior to the 1942/43 season and was replaced an amateur Philadelphia club, Fairhill F.C., that was admitted to the league and took the name Philadelphia Nationals.[2][3]
Year-by-year[edit]
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | National Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936/37 | N/A | ASL | 4th, National | 1st Round | Quarterfinal |
| 1937/38 | N/A | ASL | 4th, National | Did not qualify | First round |
| 1938/39 | N/A | ASL | 3rd, National | Semifinals | ? |
| 1939/40 | N/A | ASL | 9th | No playoff | ? |
| 1940/41 | N/A | ASL | 7th | No playoff | ? |
| 1941/42 | N/A | ASL | 9th | No playoff | ? |
Fairhill F.C./Philadelphia Nationals[edit]
Originally, and amateur club called Fairhill F.C., the team joined the professional American Soccer League prior to the 1942/43 season to replace the Philadelphia Nationals which withdrew from the league in the off-season. Fairhill F.C. was admitted to the league and took the name Philadelphia Nationals.[4][5]
The club earned a "mini-double" in both 1949 and 1951 winning the league championship and the league cup (the Lewis Cup). The club won the Lewis Cup again in 1952.[6] The Fairhill Club withdrew their sponsorship of the team prior to the 1953/54 season and, due to subsequent financial difficulties, the club folded after four games.[7]
Year-by-year[edit]
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | National Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942/43 | N/A | ASL | 9th | No playoff | ? |
| 1943/44 | N/A | ASL | 5th | No playoff | ? |
| 1944/45 | N/A | ASL | 5th | No playoff | ? |
| 1945/46 | N/A | ASL | 9th | No playoff | ? |
| 1946/47 | N/A | ASL | 8th | No playoff | ? |
| 1947/48 | N/A | ASL | 5th | No playoff | ? |
| 1948/49 | N/A | ASL | 1st(t) | Champion | Final |
| 1949/50 | N/A | ASL | 1st | Champion (no playoff) | ? |
| 1950/51 | N/A | ASL | 1st | Champion (no playoff) | ? |
| 1951/52 | N/A | ASL | 2nd | No playoff | Final |
| 1952/53 | N/A | ASL | 1st | Champion (no playoff) | Semifinals |
| 1953/54 | N/A | ASL | 9th | folded after 4 games | N/A |
References[edit]
- ^ Litterer, David (2005-04-02). The Year in American Soccer - 1942 Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine. Sover. Retrieved on 2014-09-30.
- ^ Graham, William (September 2, 1942). "Two Flatbush Soccer Squads Combine Forces". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 14.
- ^ Graham, William (September 9, 1942). "State Soccer Election Meeting Set For Saturday". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 14.
- ^ Graham, William (September 2, 1942). "Two Flatbush Soccer Squads Combine Forces". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 14.
- ^ Graham, William (September 9, 1942). "State Soccer Election Meeting Set For Saturday". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 14.
- ^ Philly Soccer History - 1940s and 1950s. Philadelphia Union. Retrieved on 2014-09-30.
- ^ Graham, William (November 11, 1953). "Loss of Backer Drops Nationals Out of League". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 14.
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