Tommy Stark
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Tommy Stark was a U.S.-Scottish soccer right half
who spent several seasons in both the National Association Football League and the first American Soccer League
. He earned one cap with the U.S. national team
in 1925.
member Archie Stark
, played with Paterson F.C. of the National Association Football League (NAFBL) during the 1918-1919 season. That year Paterson lost the 1919 National Challenge Cup
final to Bethlehem Steel F.C.
He was then with Erie A.A. during the 1920-1921 NAFBL season. In 1921, the American Soccer League
replaced the NAFBL and Stark moved to New York Field Club
. In 1924, he moved to the New York Giants
, but played only two games before transferring to the Newark Skeeters
. He left the Skeeters and the league after only eight games.
in a 1-0 loss to Canada
on June 27, 1925.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who spent several seasons in both the National Association Football League and the first 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 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.
Professional career
Stark, brother of Hall of FameNational Soccer Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a private, non-profit institution established in 1979 that honors soccer achievements in the United States.-History:...
member Archie Stark
Archie Stark
Archibald “Archie” Stark was a U.S. soccer forward who became the dominant player in U.S. leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He spent nine seasons in the National Association Football League and another twelve in the American Soccer League. He also earned two caps, scoring five goals, as a...
, played with Paterson F.C. of the National Association Football League (NAFBL) during the 1918-1919 season. That year Paterson lost the 1919 National Challenge Cup
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...
final to 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...
He was then with Erie A.A. during the 1920-1921 NAFBL season. In 1921, 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...
replaced the NAFBL and Stark moved to New York Field Club
New York Field Club
New York F.C. was a successful early American soccer club.The club was originally a member of the amateur National Association Foot Ball League then became an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League in 1921.The club won the Southern New York State Football Association in...
. In 1924, he moved to the New York Giants
New York Giants (soccer)
New York Giants was a name used by three different New York soccer teams. Two of these teams were associated with the New York Giants baseball franchise. The first team that used the name played in the American League of Professional Football in 1894...
, but played only two games before transferring to the Newark Skeeters
Newark Skeeters
The Newark Skeeters was an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey and was a member of the American Soccer League and the Eastern Soccer League.The club folded upon the merger of the ASL & ESL after the fall 1929 season.-Year-by-year:...
. He left the Skeeters and the league after only eight games.
National team
Stark 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 1-0 loss to 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 June 27, 1925.