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George Forrest (soccer)

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George Forrest
Personal information
Place of birth Wallyford, Scotland
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
International career
1924 Canada 7 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Forrest was one of Canada's early soccer players.

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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