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Clarence Smith (soccer)

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Clarence Smith was a U.S. soccer player who played the first two U.S. national team games in 1916.

Smith earned two caps with the national team in 1916. In the first official U.S. national team game, the U.S. defeated Sweden on August 20, 1916. On September 3, 1916, Smith and his team mates tied Norway before returning to the U.S.[1]

At the time, he played for Babcock & Wilcox F.C. in the National Association Football League.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969". Archived from the original on 2007-10-01. Retrieved 2007-10-13.
  2. ^ "Soccer Team Will Sail On Wednesday". (July 21, 1916). Hartford Daily Courant, p.17 col.6