Jesse Braga
Encyclopedia
Jesse Braga is a former U.S. soccer player. He played for Ponta Delgada S.C.
of Fall River, Massachusetts
which won the both 1947 National Challenge Cup and 1947 National Amateur Cup
. Based on these result, the U.S. Soccer Federation selected the club to act as the U.S. national team
at the 1947 NAFC Championship
. As a result, Braga earned two caps with the U.S. national team
. In the first game, the U.S. lost 5-0 to Mexico
and in the second, they lost 5-2 to Cuba
.
Ponta Delgada S.C.
Ponta Delgada Soccer Club, also referred to as Fall River Ponta Delgada, was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. The club was formed by members of the city’s Portuguese community and shared its name with Ponta Delgada, the capital city of the Azores, an autonomous...
of Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is located about south of Boston, southeast of Providence, Rhode Island, and west of New Bedford and south of Taunton. The city's population was 88,857 during the 2010 census, making it the tenth largest city in...
which won the both 1947 National Challenge Cup and 1947 National Amateur Cup
National Amateur Cup
The National Amateur Cup is an American soccer competition open to all amateur teams affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation...
. Based on these result, the U.S. Soccer Federation selected the club to act as 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...
at the 1947 NAFC Championship
1947 NAFC Championship
The North American Football Confederation Championship was the football championship for the North American Football Confederation....
. As a result, Braga 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 the first game, the U.S. lost 5-0 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...
and in the second, they lost 5-2 to Cuba
Cuba national football team
The Cuba national football team is the national team of Cuba and is controlled by the Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba. They are affiliated to the Caribbean Football Union of CONCACAF....
.