About Ed Souza
Lived 1921 – 1979 (aged 57). Ed Souza was an American association football player.
Edward Souza-Neto (September 22, 1921 – May 19, 1979) was an American soccer player who earned at least 7 caps and scored 3 goals for the United States men's national soccer team, and played in the U.S. team's historic 1–0 victory over England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Souza was also a member of the U.S. team for the 1948 Summer Olympics. He played his club soccer with Fall River Ponta Delgada and New York German-Hungarian SC.
In 1976, he was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Souza was not related to his teammate John Souza.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Souza?
American soccer player (1921-1979)
When was Ed Souza born?
Ed Souza was born on 22 September 1921 in Fall River.
When did Ed Souza die?
Ed Souza died on 19 May 1979 in Rhode Island.
What was Ed Souza's occupation?
Ed Souza was an association football player.
What nationality was Ed Souza?
Ed Souza was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Souza. https://biography.guide/ed-souza/
MLA: "Ed Souza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-souza/.
Chicago: "Ed Souza." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-souza/.
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