Albert Cooper (soccer)
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Albert Cooper, Jr. was a former U.S. soccer goalkeeper
. Cooper earned two cap with the U.S. national team
in 1928. The first came at the 1928 Summer Olympics
when the U.S. lost to Argentina
11-2. Following this loss, the U.S. tied Poland
, 3-3, on June 10, 1928. At the time of the Olympics, he played for Trenton F.C.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
. Cooper earned two cap with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in 1928. The first came at the 1928 Summer Olympics
Football at the 1924 Summer Olympics
At the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, Uruguay dominated the Football tournament winning the Gold.-Amateur Status:In 1921, the Belgium Football Association first allowed for payments to players for time lost from work; in the months that followed four other Associations permitted similar...
when the U.S. lost to Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
11-2. Following this loss, the U.S. tied Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
, 3-3, on June 10, 1928. At the time of the Olympics, he played for Trenton F.C.
Trenton F.C.
Trenton F.C. was an early twentieth century amateur U.S. soccer team based in Trenton, New Jersey.-History:The club had a brief period of national exposure in the second half of the 1920s. In 1926, it qualified for the 1926 National Challenge Cup, but lost in the first round...