Elizabeth S.C. Explained

Clubname:Elizabeth S.C.
Fullname:German American Sport Club of Elizabeth
Founded:1924
Dissolved:1999
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Elizabeth SC was an American soccer club based in Union County, New Jersey that played in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League and its antecedents from 1924 through 1999.[1]

History

Elizabeth SC was founded in 1924 as Elizabeth Germans[2] in Elizabeth, New Jersey by a group of German immigrants who shared a passion for the game of soccer. The club immediately joined the German American Soccer League, now the Cosmopolitan Soccer League. In 1940, the Liberty Sport Club merged into Elizabeth SC. In the 1940s, the club started divisions for fencing, track and field, handball and bowling.

In the post-World War II era, Elizabeth SC experienced a tremendous growth in membership, which, in turn, resulted in success in the club's athletic teams. In 1949, the club would capture the U.S. Amateur Cup. Over next few years, the club would start a Ladies Auxiliary and expand its youth movement. Additionally, in 1960 and 1961, the club's handball division would win the U.S. championships.

In 1965, Elizabeth SC purchased its long-time playing field and clubhouse, Farcher's Grove, through a holding corporation. The club played there through 1999, when Farcher's Grove was sold and the club was left without a playing field. After searching for other options, the club suspended its athletic activities.

Honors

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History. Cosmopolitan Soccer League . en. October 15, 2024.
  2. Book: Witzig, Richard . 2006 . The Global Art of Soccer. 434 .
  3. Web site: 1970. Elizabeth Sport Club. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160312043021/http://nasljerseys.com/images/Darts/Elizabeth%2070%20road%20Team.jpg. 12 March 2016. 2 February 2021.