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Philadelphia Hibernian

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Philadelphia Hibernian, also known as Hibernian F.C., was an early twentieth century U.S. soccer team which played in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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History

According to Dave Litterer, “Philadelphia Hibernian was a perennial powerhouse in the Philadelphia leagues” when it entered the newly established Eastern Soccer League in 1909. Hibernian finished fourth with a 1-3-1 record. The league collapsed in 1910. In 1911, Hibernian won the Pennsylvania Soccer League title. 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. They continued to play in the ALP in 1915-1916. They won the 1920-1921 Allied American Football Association title.

Honors

American Cup

  • Runner Up (1): 1911
  • League Championship

  • Winner (1): 1913
  • Notable players

  • Bart McGhee
  • Thomas Swords
  • References

    Philadelphia Hibernian Wikipedia