James Ford (soccer)
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James Ford was a U.S. soccer outside right
who earned one cap with the U.S. national team
in 1916.
of the National Association Football League before signing with Bethlehem Steel F.C.
in 1914. In 1916, he was with Kearny Ryerson, also known as Kearny A.C., when he was called up for the first official U.S. national team games. That fall, he signed with the Kearny Scots
and played with the team until inducted into the army
when the United States
entered World War I
. After serving with the 29th Division in France. In 1919, he joined Bethlehem for a tour of Scandinavia.
on August 20, 1916.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who earned one 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 1916.
Professional career
Ford played with the Brooklyn Field ClubBrooklyn Field Club
Brooklyn Field Club was a soccer team that existed from 1898 to 1924, one of the few to predate the United States Soccer Federation. The club played in Brooklyn, New York. Between 1909 and 1916 they played in the second National Association Football League , winning the 1913-1914 league title...
of the National Association Football League before signing 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...
in 1914. In 1916, he was with Kearny Ryerson, also known as Kearny A.C., when he was called up for the first official U.S. national team games. That fall, he signed with the Kearny Scots
Kearny 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...
and played with the team until inducted into the army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
when the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
entered World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. After serving with the 29th Division in France. In 1919, he joined Bethlehem for a tour of Scandinavia.
National team
Ford earned his one cap with the national team in its first official game, a 3-2 victory over SwedenSweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
on August 20, 1916.