Newark Americans

Last updated February 04, 2026

Newark Americans were a team in the first American Soccer League.^[1]^[2] They were founded in 1930, but folded following the spring 1932 season. The team's manager was Bill Miller.^[1] In January 1932, the team made it to the semifinals of the National Challenge Cup.^[3]

Year-by-year

Year	Division	League	Reg. season	Playoffs	U.S. Open Cup
Fall 1930	1	ASL	3rd	No playoff	N/A
Spring 1931	1	ASL	7th	Did not qualify	Semifinals
Fall 1931	1	ASL	7th	N/A
Spring 1932	1	ASL	?	No playoff	Quarterfinals

References

1 2 "West Hudson Soccer Team Plays Giants". The Jersey Journal. Jersey City, New Jersey. September 12, 1930. p. 19. Retrieved July 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
↑ "Soccer League Stars to Play Sawpit Team". The Daily Item. Port Chester, New York. April 7, 1932. p. 16. Retrieved July 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
↑ "Neward Americans Gain Soccer Cup Semifinals". The Boston Daily Globe. January 25, 1932. p. 11. Retrieved July 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.

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[:0-1] 1 2 "West Hudson Soccer Team Plays Giants". The Jersey Journal. Jersey City, New Jersey. September 12, 1930. p. 19. Retrieved July 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.

[2] "Soccer League Stars to Play Sawpit Team". The Daily Item. Port Chester, New York. April 7, 1932. p. 16. Retrieved July 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.

[3] "Neward Americans Gain Soccer Cup Semifinals". The Boston Daily Globe. January 25, 1932. p. 11. Retrieved July 10, 2025– via Newspapers.com.

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