Jakes Mulholland
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James "Jakes" H. Mulholland is a former U.S. soccer defender
who earned two cap with the U.S. national team
in 1924. Mulholland was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1924 Summer Olympics
. While he was a member of the U.S. team at the Olympics, Mulholland did not play in the two U.S. games. However, following the tournament, the U.S. had two exhibition games. Mulholland played in both, a win over Poland
and a loss to Ireland
. In 1928, he played one game with Bethlehem Steel F.C.
of the American Soccer League
and an unknown number with Bethlehem in the Eastern Professional Soccer League.
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 earned two cap 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. Mulholland was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1924 Summer Olympics
1924 Summer Olympics
The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1924 in Paris, France...
. While he was a member of the U.S. team at the Olympics, Mulholland did not play in the two U.S. games. However, following the tournament, the U.S. had two exhibition games. Mulholland played in both, a win over Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
and a loss to Ireland
Ireland national football team (IFA)
The Ireland national football team represented Ireland at association football, it was organised by the Irish FA , and is the fourth oldest international team in the world. It mainly played in the British Home Championship against England, Scotland and Wales...
. In 1928, he played one game with Bethlehem Steel F.C.
Bethlehem Steel F.C.
Bethlehem Steel Football Club was one of the most successful early American soccer clubs. Known as the Bethlehem Football Club from 1911 until 1915 when it became the Bethlehem Steel Football Club, the team was sponsored by the Bethlehem Steel corporation and played their home games first at East...
of 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...
and an unknown number with Bethlehem in the Eastern Professional Soccer League.