Percy Adamson

Early life and career Born in Adlington, Lancashire on April 10, 1889, Adamson was one of five children—five boys and one girl—born to James and Eliza Ann Adamson. In the summer of 1910, the Adamsons emigrated to the United States. Following a one-week voyage aboard the , the family disembarked at Ellis Island on July 31.

By November of that year, Adamson was playing with the Brooklyn Field Club, and in the spring of 1912, he filed his declaration of intent to become a naturalized U.S. citizen.

On May 16, 1914, Adamson scored the first goal in the final of the 1914 National Challenge Cup which was the first time this tournament was held. In September 1916, while living in Sheepshead Bay, New York he was still listed with the Brooklyn Field Club .

In September 1914, he became the head coach of the Columbia University soccer team.

Personal life From August 1914 until his death, The marriage produced two children, a son and daughter.