When Sidney Poitier applauded as Cork Hibs broke America

In a week when La Liga confirmed its intention to break America by transporting domestic fixtures across the pond, it’s easily forgotten that Cork Hibernians once played an entire campaign stateside, as part of the American Soccer League.

When Sidney Poitier applauded as Cork Hibs broke America

By Larry Ryan

In a week when La Liga confirmed its intention to break America by transporting domestic fixtures across the pond, it’s easily forgotten that Cork Hibernians once played an entire campaign stateside, as part of the American Soccer League.

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