New York Hakoah is an American soccer club based in New York City, which takes its name from two earlier, defunct clubs. Hakoah (roughly translated as "strength" from Hebrew) is a frequent name for sport and social Jewish clubs around the world, something linked with the original clubs' ties to the Jewish community.

New York Hakoah I

Originally formed by former players from Hakoah Vienna, including Béla Guttmann and Rudolph Nickolsburger, they initially played in the Eastern Soccer League in the fall of 1928.[1] In 1929 they won the 1929 National Challenge Cup, now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[2][3] In 1930 they merged with Brooklyn Hakoah of the American Soccer League to become the Hakoah All-Stars.

New York Hakoah II

The name was revived just prior to the 1956–57 season when a revived Brooklyn Hakoah merged with New York Americans to become the New York Hakoah-Americans. They then became New York Hakoah for the 1962–63 season. They were American Soccer League champions three consecutive seasons: 1957 - 1959.[4]

Kurt Lamm coached the team for 14 seasons, including their three consecutive American Soccer League Championships (1955/56 - 1957/58). He was ASL’s Manager of the Year in the 1957–58 and 1962–63 seasons.

New York Hakoah III

Originally called Sport Club Hakoah Bergen County, the modern club was established in 2009.[5] Ron Glickman decided to try and rebuild the Hakoah club in the New York City suburb of Teaneck, New Jersey.[5][6] Scouting for players was done via local college rosters and direct contact with college coaches.[7] At the beginning of the 2011–2012 season, the club came to an agreement with Fairleigh Dickinson University to use University Stadium as the team's home field.[6] Sponsorship agreements were also announced with a shirt sponsorship deal from El Al Israel Airlines in addition All Ways Travel and Data Life.[8] Hakoah Bergen County joined the North Jersey Soccer League Premier West Division for the 2011/12 season where they finished in fourth place.[9]

In August 2012, the club announced that they would re-brand and continue the legacy of New York Hakoah.[10]

Year-by-year

Year Division League Finish Playoffs National Cup misc
1928–29 N/A ESL 2nd No playoff Champion
1929 N/A ESL 2nd No playoff N/A
1956–57 N/A ASL 1st Champion (no playoff) Finals
1957–58 N/A ASL 1st Champion (no playoff) ?
1958–59 N/A ASL 1st Champion (no playoff) Quarterfinals
1959–60 N/A ASL 3rd No playoff ?
1960–61 N/A ASL 3rd No playoff ?
1961–62 N/A ASL 5th No playoff ?
1962–63 N/A ASL 6th No playoff ?
1963–64 N/A ASL 5th No playoff ?
2011/12 US West NJSL 4th No playoff Did not enter as Hakoah Bergen County

References

  1. ^ Joseph Siegman (2020). Jewish Sports Legends; The International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
  2. ^ Encyclopaedia Judaica. Encyclopaedia Judaica. 1996. ISBN 9789650702199.
  3. ^ "The Benz' Date with Open Cup History". www.ussoccer.com.
  4. ^ "Kurt Lamm". International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Ensslin, John (December 27, 2011). "Soccer team honors all -Jewish squad shut down by Nazis". The Record. NorthJersey.com. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  6. ^ a b Soclof, Adam (November 29, 2011). "Hakoah soccer makes a comeback—in New Jersey". JTA. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  7. ^ Elitzur, Itai (December 2, 2011). סיפורה של הכח ברגן [The Story of Hakoah Bergen]. Yediot America (in Hebrew). Ynet.co.il. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  8. ^ Zusman, Charlie (December 2, 2011). "Local Soccer Team Revives Historic Viennese Sport Club". Jewish Standard. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  9. ^ "North Jersey Soccer Table". Retrieved 2011-12-29.
  10. ^ "Return To Roots: Club Re-Brands As Hakoah New York". BergenHakoah.com. August 20, 2012. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2012.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakoah_Bergen_County
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