James Robertson (soccer)

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James Mearns Robertson (23 March 1891

full back who played the first two U.S. national team
games in 1916.

Robertson was born in New York City. In 1916, Robertson was with

Bethlehem Steel F.C. for that team's Scandinavian tour.[3]

National team

Robertson earned two

Sweden on August 20, 1916. On September 3, 1916, Robertson and his teammates tied Norway before returning to the U.S.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
  2. ^ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
  3. ^ Bethlehem Steel Soccer Club - July 15, 1919
  4. ^ USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969 Archived 2010-01-13 at the Wayback Machine