Elizabeth SC is an American soccer club based in

Union County, New Jersey Union County is a county in the northern part of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the county's population was 575,345, making it the seventh-most populous of New Jersey's 21 counties. Its county seat is Elizabeth.

that is an inactive member of the

Cosmopolitan Soccer League The Cosmopolitan Soccer League is a regional soccer league consisting of semi-pro and amateur teams based in and around New York City. Established in 1923, it is one of the oldest soccer leagues in the United States and has contributed greatly ...

History

Elizabeth SC was founded in 1924 as Elizabeth Germans 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 The Cosmopolitan Soccer League is a regional soccer league consisting of semi-pro and amateur teams based in and around New York City. Established in 1923, it is one of the oldest soccer leagues in the United States and has contributed greatly ...

, now the

. 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's soccer program reached new heights in 1970 when the club won the National Challenge Cup. The club would again win the National Cup in 1972. The club also won two league championships in the 1970s as well as the New Jersey State Cup. In the 1980s, the club's youth program, the Union Lancers, won the Under-19 championships in 1987 and 1988. In 1989, Elizabeth SC won the New Jersey State Cup for the last time. In 1999, 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. The club remains an inactive member of the

and continues to meet regularly. In 1970 and 1972 the Elizabeth Sport Club won the National Challenge Cup. Below is a list of players who played on the ESC team. 1970 Elizabeth SC vs. Croatia of Los Angeles 2–1 Starting lineup for Elizabeth: Andy Tutulic Norbert Vollmer Mario Gonzalez Albert Burkhard Billy O’Donnell Manfred Schellscheidt Baba Daniels Frank O’Donnell Heinz Teska Chardin Delices Hector Yanez subs: Garry Sacko Erich Neudecker Victor Gamaldo 1972 Elizabeth S.C. vs. San Pedro Yugoslavs 1–0 Starting Line up: Andy Tutulic Mario Gonzalez Norbert Vollmer Tim Feeny Barry Matty Abe Wolanow Manfred Schellscheidt Miguel Gonzalez Chardin Delices Gary Sacko Walter Smotolocha Subs: Sean Tracy Mario Barca George Chapla Eric Fraser Jerry Cerrigone Victor Gamaldo Mave Metchick

Honors

* National Challenge Cup winners (2): 1970, 1972 *

National Amateur Cup The National Amateur Cup, also known as the USASA Amateur Cup, is an American soccer competition open to all amateur teams affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation through United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA). In 1923, U.S. ...

winners (1): 1949 *

Champions (7): 1938, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1953, 1971, 1973 * New Jersey State Cup Winners (7): 1950, 1952, 1955, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1989 *Participations in CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1971

References

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Team Info by Cosmopolitan Soccer League
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