Brian D. Bunk
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Brian D. Bunk
@brianbunk.bsky.social
I study the early history of soccer in the United States. My book "Beyond the Field. How Soccer Built Community in the United States" is available here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p088780
Thanks for the shout out!
November 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Reposted by Brian D. Bunk
Here is an image for the book. Atlantic City Association Football Club in 1912. Organized by the Lodge of St. George
September 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The game featured some of the most talented players of the era. Hall of Famers Fabri Salcedo, a Spanish striker & Gene Olaff Brooklyn's keeper. The most decorated player on the pitch was Billy Gonsalves. The 36 year old won his 6th cup in his 11th trip to the final 2/2 👨‍🦳
August 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The team was known for having devoted fans and a band that played at matches. The club’s greatest success was the 1936-37 season when they were promoted to the first division. Unfortunately, they were immediately relegated. The club seems to have disbanded after 1939 2/2 🎺
August 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM