 Hakoah New York's crest | |||
| Full name | Sport Club Hakoah New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009; 10 years ago | ||
| Stadium | University Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 250 | ||
| President | Abbie Wolanow | ||
| Manager | Dov Glickman | ||
| League | North Jersey Soccer League | ||
| 2011/12 | 4th | ||
| Website | http://www.hakoah.com | ||
New York Hakoah is an Americansoccer club based inNew 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.
Originally formed by former players fromHakoah Vienna, includingBéla Guttmann andRudolph Nickolsburger, they initially played in theEastern Soccer League in the fall of 1928.[1] In 1929 they won the1929 National Challenge Cup, now known as theLamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.[2][3] In 1930 they merged withBrooklyn Hakoah of theAmerican Soccer League to become theHakoah All-Stars.
The name was revived just prior to the 1956–57 season when a revivedBrooklyn Hakoah merged withNew York Americans to become theNew York Hakoah-Americans. They then becameNew York Hakoah for the 1962–63 season. They wereAmerican 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.
Originally calledSport Club Hakoah Bergen County, the modern club was established in 2009.[5] Ron Glickman decided to try and rebuild the Hakoah club in theNew York City suburb ofTeaneck, 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 withFairleigh Dickinson University to use University Stadium as the team's home field.[6] Sponsorship agreements were also announced with a shirt sponsorship deal fromEl 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 | Division | League | Finish | Playoffs | National Cup | misc |
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| 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 |
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