Baltimore S.C. Explained

Baltimore S.C. is the name of two soccer clubs based in Baltimore, Maryland. One is a premier youth club formed in 2002 and the other was a member of the American Soccer League (ASL).

The original team began in 1917 under the name of the True American Club. They were the first uniformed boys' team in the state and won the junior state title in the 1920–21 season. A year later they changed their affiliation to Canton S.C. Before the 1936/37 season, the club became known as Baltimore S.C. After the 1941/42 season, the club was granted a one-year exemption from American League play.[1] The club rejoined the league before the 1943/44 season.[2] After the 1947/48 season, the franchise was purchased and moved to Trenton, New Jersey to become the Trenton Americans.[3]

The current club has premier youth teams for children aging 9–18.

Results of the former Baltimore SC:

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsNational Cup
1934/35N/AASL6thNo playoff?
1935/36N/AASL2ndNo playoff?
1936/37N/AASL2nd, American1st Round?
1937/38N/AASL4th, Americandid not qualify?
1938/39N/AASL5th, Americandid not qualify?
1939/40N/AASL2nd(t)No playoffCo-champion
1940/41N/AASL3rdNo playoff?
1941/42N/AASL5thNo playoff?
1942/43on hiatus
1943/44N/AASL10thNo playoff?
1944/45N/AASL10thNo playoff?
1945/46N/AASL10thNo playoff?
1946/47N/AASL10thNo playoff?
1947/48N/AASL8thNo playoff?

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Notes and References

  1. News: Graham . William . March 31, 1943 . National Cup Final Slated For New York . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . 18 .
  2. News: Graham . William . March 31, 1943 . Baltimore S.C. Reorganizes for Loop Play . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . 10 .
  3. News: Graham . William . July 16, 1948 . Trenton Buys A. L. Franchise From Baltimore . The Brooklyn Daily Eagle . 16 .