1941–42 American Soccer League Explained

Statistics of American Soccer League II in season 1941–42.

Metropolitan Division

Competition:American Soccer League
Metropolitan Division
Season:1941–42
Winners:Philadelphia Americans
League Topscorer:John Nanoski (20)
Prevseason:1940–41
Nextseason:1942–43
Updated:August 2, 2019

New England Division

Competition:American Soccer League
New England Division
Season:1941–42
Winners:St. Michael's (unofficial)
Prevseason:1940–41
Nextseason:1942–43
Updated:August 2, 2019

Second half

After a two-week break for the American League Cup finals, the second half of the league season began on November 30.[1] But, after two weeks of games, the league practically ground to a halt due to the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the U.S.'s entry into World War II. In addition, chaos seemed to rein as the league attempted to continue the competition through difficult times. The league complied with the Scandinavians request to replay the first half playoff game with St. Michael's in early February.[2] The replay was not played and the league went on hold waiting for that and other games.[3] [4] The Swedes and Scans never returned to the league. On May 3, one more league game was played as the Celts beat St. Michael's 3-0.[5] Final official second half standings available on February 5. The Celts and St. Michael's played one more match on May 3 that is not included in these standings.

First Half Playoff

St. Michael's and Scandinavians ended the first half tied for first place. A playoff was held to determine the first half champions.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Collins . George M. . Celts-Swedes Start Second Half Tomorrow . The Boston Globe . November 29, 1941 . 7 .
  2. News: . Soccer Snaps . The Boston Globe . February 5, 1942 . 20 .
  3. News: . Soccer Snaps . The Boston Globe . February 18, 1942 . 22 .
  4. News: . Soccer Snaps . The Boston Globe . February 20, 1942 . 22 .
  5. News: . Celts Victors, 3-0, Over St. Michaels . The Boston Globe . May 4, 1942 . 7 .
  6. News: Collins . George M. . Soccer Snaps . The Boston Globe . November 5, 1941 . 23 .
  7. News: Collins . George M. . St Mike's Faces Scans on Sunday to Decide Title . The Boston Globe . November 5, 1941 . 28 .