John Mason was a Scottish-American
soccer defender who played three seasons in the
North American Soccer League and earned one
cap
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with the
U.S. national team.
Mason was the first American Youth Soccer Organization (A.Y.S.O.) graduate to turn professional in early 1975. He played for the
Los Angeles Aztecs
The Los Angeles Aztecs was an American professional soccer team based in Los Angeles, California that existed from 1974 to 1981. The Aztecs competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL) from 1974 to 1981 as well as the 1975 NASL Indoor tourn ...
of the
North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1977. He earned his
cap
A cap is a flat headgear, usually with a visor. Caps have crowns that fit very close to the head. They made their first appearance as early as 3200 BC. Caps typically have a visor, or no brim at all. They are popular in casual and informal se ...
in a 1-1 World Cup qualification tie with
Canada
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on September 24, 1977.
USA - Details of International Matches 1970-1979
See also
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References
United States men's international soccer players
North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players
North American Soccer League (1968–1984) indoor players
Los Angeles Aztecs players
Scottish emigrants to the United States
Living people
1953 births
American soccer players
Association football midfielders
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