Brian D. Bunk
@brianbunk.bsky.social
I study the early history of soccer in the United States. My book "Beyond the Field. How Soccer Built Community in the United States" is available here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p088780
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Here is an image for the book. Atlantic City Association Football Club in 1912. Organized by the Lodge of St. George
September 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Here is an image for the book. Atlantic City Association Football Club in 1912. Organized by the Lodge of St. George
The game featured some of the most talented players of the era. Hall of Famers Fabri Salcedo, a Spanish striker & Gene Olaff Brooklyn's keeper. The most decorated player on the pitch was Billy Gonsalves. The 36 year old won his 6th cup in his 11th trip to the final 2/2 👨🦳
August 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The game featured some of the most talented players of the era. Hall of Famers Fabri Salcedo, a Spanish striker & Gene Olaff Brooklyn's keeper. The most decorated player on the pitch was Billy Gonsalves. The 36 year old won his 6th cup in his 11th trip to the final 2/2 👨🦳
The team was known for having devoted fans and a band that played at matches. The club’s greatest success was the 1936-37 season when they were promoted to the first division. Unfortunately, they were immediately relegated. The club seems to have disbanded after 1939 2/2 🎺
August 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The team was known for having devoted fans and a band that played at matches. The club’s greatest success was the 1936-37 season when they were promoted to the first division. Unfortunately, they were immediately relegated. The club seems to have disbanded after 1939 2/2 🎺
The Smith College image was made into a potential cover for my book "From Football to Soccer. The Early History of the Beautiful Game in the United States." Ultimately we went with a cropped version of one of my favorite soccer images 2/2
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
August 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Smith College image was made into a potential cover for my book "From Football to Soccer. The Early History of the Beautiful Game in the United States." Ultimately we went with a cropped version of one of my favorite soccer images 2/2
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p0...
The Swedes came out raiding and scored after just thirteen minutes. The Carburetors barreled back to lead 2-1 the half. Great goalkeeping kept it close until the Carburetors added an insurance goal near the end to take home the cup with a 3-1 victory. 🚘 2/2
August 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The Swedes came out raiding and scored after just thirteen minutes. The Carburetors barreled back to lead 2-1 the half. Great goalkeeping kept it close until the Carburetors added an insurance goal near the end to take home the cup with a 3-1 victory. 🚘 2/2