Malcolm Goldie
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Malcolm Goldie was a Scottish-American soccer outside left
who began his career in Scotland before moving to American Soccer League
in 1922. He earned one cap with the U.S. national team
in 1925. He also coached the MIT soccer team from 1933 to 1941.
club Clydebank F.C.
. At the time the club played in the Second Division, but during the war, the loss of players to the military led to the disbandment of the lower divisions and Clydebank played in the Western League. However, in 1917, they won promotion to the First Division where they remained until relegated following the 1921-1922 season. At that point, Goldie left the club and moved to the United States where he signed with Bethlehem Steel F.C.
of the American Soccer League
(ASL).
At the time, Steel was one of the top U.S. clubs and Goldie remained with them until 1928. Throughout his six seasons in Bethlehem, he was acknowledged as one of the top wingers in the ASL. However, he suffered from numerous injuries which frequently put him on the sidelines for weeks at a time. In 1926, Goldie and the Steelmen won the National Challenge Cup over the St. Louis Soccer League
team Ben Millers
with Goldie scoring one of Bethlehem’s goals. In 1927, Goldie added a league title to go with the Challenge Cup. In August 1928, Bethlehem agreed to transfer Goldie to the Fall River Marksmen
for $400.00, half to be paid immediately and half to be paid at a future date. However, Fall River failed to pay the transfer amount as the league suspended Bethlehem Steel as part of the “Soccer Wars”. Goldie spent the 1928-1929 and 1929 fall season in Fall River. However, he played only two games of the 1929-1930 season with them before moving to the Pawtucket Rangers
. He played fifteen games for Pawtucket before moving to the New Bedford Whalers
for one game.
in a 6-1 win over Canada
on November 8, 1925.
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 began his career in Scotland before moving to 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...
in 1922. He 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 1925. He also coached the MIT soccer team from 1933 to 1941.
Scotland
In 1915, Goldie began his professional career with Scottish Football LeagueScottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
club Clydebank F.C.
Clydebank F.C.
Clydebank Football Club are a Scottish football club based in the town of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, near Yoker. The present club, formed in 2003, is a member of the Scottish Junior Football Association, and currently plays in West Super League Premier Division...
. At the time the club played in the Second Division, but during the war, the loss of players to the military led to the disbandment of the lower divisions and Clydebank played in the Western League. However, in 1917, they won promotion to the First Division where they remained until relegated following the 1921-1922 season. At that point, Goldie left the club and moved to the United States where 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 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...
(ASL).
ASL
In 1922, Goldie began his U.S. career 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...
At the time, Steel was one of the top U.S. clubs and Goldie remained with them until 1928. Throughout his six seasons in Bethlehem, he was acknowledged as one of the top wingers in the ASL. However, he suffered from numerous injuries which frequently put him on the sidelines for weeks at a time. In 1926, Goldie and the Steelmen won the National Challenge Cup over the St. Louis Soccer League
St. Louis Soccer League
The St. Louis Soccer League was a soccer league based in St. Louis, Missouri, that existed from 1907 to 1938. At its founding, it was the only fully professional soccer league in the United States.-History:...
team Ben Millers
Ben Millers
Ben Millers was a U.S. soccer club sponsored by the Ben W. Miller Hat Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1913, it entered the St. Louis Soccer League two years later, winning seven league titles and one National Challenge Cup before its disbandment in 1935.-History:In 1913, Ben Millers...
with Goldie scoring one of Bethlehem’s goals. In 1927, Goldie added a league title to go with the Challenge Cup. In August 1928, Bethlehem agreed to transfer Goldie to the Fall River Marksmen
Fall River Marksmen
Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United...
for $400.00, half to be paid immediately and half to be paid at a future date. However, Fall River failed to pay the transfer amount as the league suspended Bethlehem Steel as part of the “Soccer Wars”. Goldie spent the 1928-1929 and 1929 fall season in Fall River. However, he played only two games of the 1929-1930 season with them before moving to the Pawtucket Rangers
Pawtucket Rangers
J. & P. Coats was an American soccer club team of the J. & P. Coats Company based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island having been founded in 1900.The club played won the Rhode Island League in 1914 then was an inaugural member of the semi-pro Southern New England Soccer League...
. He played fifteen games for Pawtucket before moving to the New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers
New Bedford Whalers was the name of three United States soccer teams based in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The first Whalers played in the Southern New England Soccer League between 1914 and 1918. The second Whalers played in the American Soccer League between 1924 and 1931 before merging into Fall...
for one game.
National team
Goldie earned one cap with the U.S. national teamUnited 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 a 6-1 win over 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...
on November 8, 1925.