Indiana Flooring were a New York City
soccer team that played in the
American Soccer League between 1924 and 1927. They replaced
New York Field Club. Before joining the ASL, the team had played in various state leagues.
Ernest Viberg, a former trainer who acted as an interpreter for
Bethlehem Steel
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when they toured Sweden in 1919, initially took control of the franchise.
However, in 1927 it was bought by
Charles Stoneham
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, owner of the
New York Giants baseball team.
In subsequent seasons they played as the
New York Nationals and then as the
New York Giants.
Year-by-year
Notable coaches
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Robert Millar
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1925–1927
Notable former players
References
Men's soccer clubs in New York (state)
Defunct soccer clubs in New York City
American Soccer League (1921–1933) teams
New York Nationals (ASL)
1927 disestablishments in New York (state)
Association football clubs disestablished in 1927
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