James Mearns Robertson (23 March 1891U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 – 9 October 1948)U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 was an American soccer full back who played the first two U.S. national team games in 1916.
Robertson was born in New York City. In 1916, Robertson was with Brooklyn Celtic of the New York Amateur Association Football League when he was called up to the national team. From at least 1918 to at least 1920, he played with Robins Dry Dock. In 1919, he joined Bethlehem Steel F.C. for that team's Scandinavian tour.Bethlehem Steel Soccer Club - July 15, 1919
National team Robertson earned two caps with the national team in 1916. In the first official U.S. national team game, the U.S. defeated Sweden on August 20, 1916. On September 3, 1916, Robertson and his teammates tied Norway before returning to the U.S.USA - Details of International Matches 1885-1969
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