Rovers F.C. (Mexico)
The Rovers Football Club was a former Mexican football team that played in the Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association prior to the professionalization and development of the Mexican first division.
| Full name | Rovers Football Club Mexico |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1912 |
| Dissolved | 1916 |
| Ground | British Club, Mexico City |
| League | Defunct |
History
The club was founded in 1912 by Percy Clifford and former members of the British Club. However, the team was disbanded in 1916 as a result of World War One since most of the players were British and returned to Europe to fight the war.[1]
Honors
Liga Mexicana de Football Amateur Association
- Runners-up (1): 1913–1914
Other
- Tower Cup (2): 1912–13, 1915–16
References
- "Historia del futbol en México". Femexfut. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
See also
- Football in Mexico
- Reforma Athletic Club
- Albinegros de Orizaba
- Mexico Cricket Club
- British Club
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