Trenton F.C. was an early twentieth century amateur U.S.

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team based in Trenton, New Jersey.

History

The club had a brief period of national exposure in the second half of the 1920s. In 1926, it qualified for the

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, but lost in the first round. Trenton qualified for the next three cups, exiting in the second round in

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, first round in

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and the second round in

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. In 1927-1928, a newspaper article mentions that the team played in the National League.March 12, 1928 The Globe
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References

Defunct soccer clubs in New Jersey Sports in Trenton, New Jersey {{TrentonNJ-stub