Paterson Wilberforce
Soccer club
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The Paterson Wilberforce Football Club was a U.S. soccer team which played in the National Association Football League in the early twentieth century.
Full namePaterson Wilberforce Football Club
Founded1909
Dissolved1914
| Full name | Paterson Wilberforce Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Dissolved | 1914 |
| League | National Association Football League |
| 1913–14 | Withdrew |
History
Based out of Paterson, New Jersey, Wilberforce F.C. began as an amateur team. In 1909, Wilberforce joined the professional National Association Football League (NAFBL).[1] While the first season went poorly for the team, they finished at the bottom of the standings, they quickly rose to the top three in the league the next three seasons.[2] In 1914, Wilberforce began the season, but withdrew after eleven games.[3]
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. season | American Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1909/10 | NAFBL | 8th | Third Round |
| 1910/11 | NAFBL | 2nd | Second Round |
| 1911/12 | NAFBL | 2nd | Third Round |
| 1912/13 | NAFBL | 3rd | Second Round |
| 1913/14 | NAFBL | Withdrew | First Round |
Honors
League Championship
- Runner Up (2): 1911, 1912