Bill Duncan
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William "Bill" Duncan was a Scottish football (soccer)
goalkeeper
who played professionally in Scotland and the United States.
Duncan began his career with St. Mirren F.C.
At some point, he moved to Celtic F.C.
where he won the 1909-1910 league championship. He also played for Airdrieonians F.C.
He then moved to the United States where in 1915, he signed with Bethlehem Steel F.C.
of the National Association Football League. Duncan and his team mates won the 1915 National Challenge Cup
. He would go on to win the Cup another three times with Bethlehem, in 1916
, 1918
and 1919
. In 1919, Duncan was part of the Bethlehem Steel tour of South America. In 1922, he joined Fall River United
in the American Soccer League
. He played only three games with the team before retiring, but not before playing against the Dick, Kerr Lady Soccer Team.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who played professionally in Scotland and the United States.
Duncan began his career with St. Mirren F.C.
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
At some point, he moved to Celtic F.C.
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
where he won the 1909-1910 league championship. He also played for Airdrieonians F.C.
Airdrieonians F.C.
Airdrieonians Football Club, more commonly known as Airdrie, were a Scottish professional football team from the town of Airdrie, in the Monklands area of Lanarkshire....
He then moved to the United States where in 1915, he signed 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 National Association Football League. Duncan and his team mates won the 1915 National Challenge Cup
1915 National Challenge Cup
The 1914–15 National Challenge Cup was the second tournament of the modern day Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Many more teams - 80 - competed in 1915 after the success of the 1913–14 tournament. St. Louis and California were the only major soccer-playing regions without a representative. Bethlehem Steel...
. He would go on to win the Cup another three times with Bethlehem, in 1916
1916 National Challenge Cup
The 1915–16 National Challenge Cup was the third tournament of the modern day Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Bethlehem Steel F.C. won its second consecutive championship. The entries for the competition were to be made by midnight September 30, 1915. The draw for the qualifying and first rounds was made...
, 1918
1918 National Challenge Cup
The United States had recently entered World War I, and the soccer world felt the effects as increasing numbers of players joined the armed forces to wage battle in Europe. Soccer was not as hard-hit as some other sports, but all leagues felt the impact; in fact the Cechie team of Chicago lost...
and 1919
1919 National Challenge Cup
The 1918–19 National Challenge Cup was the sixth National Challenge cup held by the United States Football Association. Bethlehem Steel F.C. won their fourth title in a 2-0 victory over Paterson F.C..-Open Cup Bracket:Home teams listed on top of bracket...
. In 1919, Duncan was part of the Bethlehem Steel tour of South America. In 1922, he joined Fall River United
Fall River United
Fall River United was a name used by two United States soccer clubs, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. Both teams played in the American Soccer League, one during the 1921-22 season and other during the 1933-34 season.-Fall River United I:...
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 played only three games with the team before retiring, but not before playing against the Dick, Kerr Lady Soccer Team.