Ed Ruddy
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Edward “Ed” Ruddy was a U.S. soccer left fullback
who played eighteen seasons in the American Soccer League
. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
in 1937.
. He was with Brooklyn Hispano
from at least 1938 to 1943 when he won the league title with Brooklyn. He also played with the Brooklyn Wanderers
, Brookhattan
and in 1950 signed with the Kearny Irish. He retired from playing professionally in 1951.
in 1937. Both of his caps came in losses to Mexico
in September 1937. The first was a 7-2 loss on September 12 and the second a 7-3 loss seven days later.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played eighteen seasons in the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 1937.
American Soccer League
Ruddy began his professional career in 1933 with the Kearny ScotsKearny Scots
The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues...
. He was with Brooklyn Hispano
Brooklyn Hispano
The Brooklyn Hispano was an American soccer club based in Brooklyn, New York that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League. The club was named the Brooklyn Giants for the 1942/43 season only....
from at least 1938 to 1943 when he won the league title with Brooklyn. He also played with the Brooklyn Wanderers
Brooklyn Wanderers
The Brooklyn Wanderers was a U.S. soccer team which was a founding member of the National Association Football League in the late nineteenth century. It later joined the American Soccer League.-History:...
, Brookhattan
Brookhattan
New York Brookhattan was an American soccer club based in New York, New York that was a member of the professional American Soccer League. The club joined the ASL for its final season....
and in 1950 signed with the Kearny Irish. He retired from playing professionally in 1951.
National team
Ruddy earned two caps with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 1937. Both of his caps came in losses to Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
in September 1937. The first was a 7-2 loss on September 12 and the second a 7-3 loss seven days later.