Yonkers F.C.

Yonkers Football Club was an early twentieth century amateur U.S. soccer team. During its short time in existence, it won several cup competitions, including the 1913 American Amateur Football Association Cup.

History

Based in Yonkers, New York, Yonkers F.C. entered the New York State Amateur Football League (NYSAFL) in 1911. It would play in this league until 1915 and lose in the first round of the American Cup that fall. Outside of this brief period, nothing is known of the team. However, during these four seasons, it was one of the top amateur teams in the U.S. Their best season in the NYSAFL came in 1913-1914 when they finished second to Brooklyn Celtic by two points. Yonkers went 14-1-1, losing only to the champions. Yonkers greatest successes came in cup competitions. In 1913, it won the second American Amateur Football Association Cup, defeating Hollywood Inn F.C. 3-0.[1] Between 1913 and 1915, Yonkers also went to three consecutive Southern New York State Football Association Cups, winning once and finishing runner up twice.

Year-by-year
Year League Reg. Season American Cup National Challenge Cup
1911/12 NYSAFL 4th ? N/A
1912/13 NYSAFL 5th ? N/A
1913/14 NYSAFL 2nd ? Fourth round
1914/15 NYSAFL 3rd ? First round
1914/15 ? ? First round ?

Honors

League Championship

  • Runner Up (1): 1914

American Amateur Football Association Cup

  • Winner (1): 1913

Southern New York State Football Association Cup

  • Winner (1): 1913
  • Runner up (2): 1914, 1915

Gooch Invitation Cup[2]

  • Winner (1): 1913
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References
  1. U.S. Soccer History – 1913
  2. May 18, 1913 New York Times
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