Most of the Kensington players were local high school players, but the brilliant play of goalkeeper Jumbo Trimble led the team to victory.
In 1892, Blue Bells, composed mostly of Scottish railroad workers emerged as the team to beat.
Composed of teams formed from local Roman Catholic Sodalities, this league included the first St. Teresa club.
In 1897, violent play on the part of St. Teresa led to a one-year suspension from the league.
In 1907, the St. Louis Soccer League was established as a rival to the AFBL.