The Man Who Saved American Soccer | Dublin News

One man single-handedly kept American soccer alive for decades: Joe Barriskill, an Irish cyclist who arrived in New York in 1910. Working a day job at Turtle Linen while running the entire USSF from a broom closet, he poured his own money into the sport, never taking a salary. He led the federation through its toughest years, begging for funds, using company time, and even paying for Olympic travel with help from journalists. Known for his iron-fisted leadership and relentless dedication, Barriskill never expected to see a dime returned — yet he kept the game alive until his death in 1981, even sending out Christmas cards while battling illness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10a362c1dc6e9afb