Fall River F.C. (1922–1931)

In 1924 they won the first ASL / Challenge Cup double and were subsequently the American soccer champions three times in succession.

They actually won their fourth National Challenge Cup after they became the Yankees, but due to complications following the merger it was credited to the 'Marksmen'.

Mark's Stadium was located in North Tiverton, Rhode Island, just over the Massachusetts border from Fall River.

During the 1922–23 season Brittan scored 19 goals in 23 games and subsequently went on to serve the 'Marksmen' for nearly a decade as a player, coach and manager.

Together with goalkeeper Findlay Kerr, who joined the following season, White, McGill and McPherson would become the backbone of the 'Marksmen' team throughout its short history.

However the strength of the team lay in a strong defense which included Ned Tate and Findlay Kerr, who kept an incredible 14 clean sheets during the league season.

However two of their most notable players, Billy Gonsalves and Bert Patenaude, actually grew up in Fall River itself.

In the 1930 National Challenge Cup the Marksmen defeated Cleveland Bruell Insurance in a two-leg final.

On April 6 at Luna Park in Cleveland, Fall River took the second leg, 2–1, with further goals from McNab and Bob McAuley, no relation to Jimmy.

They completed the treble when they won the Lewis Cup defeating Hakoah All-Stars 2–1 and 3–0 in another two-legged final.

[1][15] Throughout their short history the Marksmen regularly provided opposition for touring European teams and, more often than not, they held their own.

[16] On June 3, 1928, at Mark's Stadium, a capacity crowd of 15,000 saw goalkeeper Jimmy Douglas keep a clean sheet as the Marksmen held Rangers to a 0–0 tie.

However, in August 1930 the Marksmen toured Central Europe, playing six games in Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Hungary.

Both Billy Gonsalves and Bert Patenaude were playing with the United States at the 1930 FIFA World Cup and did not travel.

The tour ended early, and in dispute, with Fall River unhappy about their share of the gate receipts.

[1][20] The 'Marksmen' returned from their European tour, and started the Fall 1930 season late, but that didn't stop them from winning their seventh league title, despite playing only 27 out of 30 games.

The first leg of the final was played on April 5 at the Polo Grounds, where the 'Marksmen' won 6–2, and seemingly established a clear lead.

The 'Marksmen' could only field 10 players after their captain, Alex McNab, broke his arm in a midweek friendly and the club had neglected to bring along any reserves.

Fall River F.C. squad in 1923.