Hyde Park Blues Explained

Hyde Park Blues was an early twentieth century U.S. soccer team. Hyde Park Blues were an ethnically British team which played in the Association Football League of Chicago (AFLC) before moving to the Chicago Soccer League.

History

In 1904, Hyde Park Blues were an inaugural member of the newly-established AFLC, winning their first match 6–4 against the Wanderers.[1]

They won the spring season, edging out Pullman F.C. In the fall 1904 season, they finished 9-0-1, taking the league title for a second consecutive time. They had their greatest success between 1910 and 1913. During those years, they won two league championships, one Peel Cup and one league cup (Jackson Cup). They finished at the bottom of the standings in 1915-1916 and disappeared from view.

Year-by-year

YearLeagueReg. SeasonPeel CupNational Challenge Cup
Spring 1904CAFBL1stN/AN/A
Fall 1904CAFBL1stN/AN/A
1907CAFBL2ndN/AN/A
1909/10AFA3rdChampionN/A
1910/11AFA1st?N/A
1911/12AFA3rd?N/A
1912/13AFA1stRunner upN/A
1913/14AFA3rd?Third round
1914/15AFA7th?First round
1915/16CSL7th??

Honors

Peel Cup

Jackson Cup

League Championship

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Notes and References

  1. News: First Championship Games of Local Season are Played - Hyde Parks Beat Wanderers . February 3, 2024 . Chicago Tribune . September 19, 1904 . 6.