George Forrest (soccer)
George Forrest was one of Canada's early soccer players.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Wallyford, Scotland | ||
| Playing position(s) | Inside Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Alloa Athletic | |||
| Heart of Midlothian | |||
| Toronto Ulster | |||
| 1924–1927 | Bethlehem Steel | 72 | (25) |
| York City | |||
| Peterhead | |||
| 1933–1935 | Plymouth Argyle | 3 | (0) |
| – | Mansfield Town | ||
| National team | |||
| 1924 | Canada | 7 | (2) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Club career
In 1924, Forrest signed with Bethlehem Steel of the American Soccer League.[1] He played two seasons with Bethlehem, but was released following the 1925-1926 season. He returned to Canada where he briefly played for Toronto Ulster United. In September 1926, Bethlehem brought him back into the team for a third season.[2]
National team
Forrest played for Canada in their 1924 tour of Australia and New Zealand. In 6 games against the Socceroos, Forrest scored twice as the Canadians split the series at two wins a piece. A week later Canada drew with New Zealand 1-1 in Auckland.
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