Irving Davis
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Cyril Irving Davis was an American
soccer full back
who played professionally with Philadelphia Field Club
in the American Soccer League (ASL) from 1924 to 1926. Davis was a member of the U.S. soccer team
at the 1924 Summer Olympics
. He went on to earn five caps with the U.S. national team
in 1924 and 1925. His first game with the U.S. national team came in the U.S. victory over Estonia
at the 1924 Olympics. His last game came on June 27, 1926, a 1-0 loss to Canada
. He later went on to play for Fairhill F.C.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer full back
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 professionally with Philadelphia Field Club
Philadelphia Field Club
Philadelphia Field Club is a name used by four soccer teams based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All four versions of Philadelphia F.C. competed in the first American Soccer League, but none were in any way related to the other three teams which shared its name.-Philadelphia F.C.:The Philadelphia...
in the American Soccer League (ASL) from 1924 to 1926. Davis was a member of the U.S. soccer team
United States at the 1924 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.- Gold:* Athletics** Men's 110m hurdles: Daniel Kinsey** Men's 200m: Jackson Scholz** Men's 400m hurdles: Morgan Taylor** Men's 4x100m relay: United States team...
at the 1924 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1924 Summer Olympics
At the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, Uruguay dominated the Football tournament winning the Gold.-Amateur Status:In 1921, the Belgium Football Association first allowed for payments to players for time lost from work; in the months that followed four other Associations permitted similar...
. He went on to earn five 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 1924 and 1925. His first game with the U.S. national team came in the U.S. victory over Estonia
Estonia national football team
The Estonia national football team represents Estonia in international association football. Team members are selected by the head coach of Estonian Football Association . Estonia play their home matches at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
at the 1924 Olympics. His last game came on June 27, 1926, a 1-0 loss to Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. He later went on to play for Fairhill F.C.