Overview
John P. Lyons (May 19, 1901 – October 2, 1987) was a soccer player who played as a fullback for part of two seasons in the American Soccer League. Born in Scotland, he earned two caps with the United States men's national soccer team in 1928.
Professional
Lyons played eight games with Providence F.C. in the 1926-1927 American Soccer League season. He then played for the Fore River Shamrocks. He re-entered the ASL in the spring of 1931 when he played one game with the Boston Bears.
National team
Lyons earned two caps with the U.S. national team. The first came at the 1928 Summer Olympics when the U.S. lost to Argentina 11–2. Following this loss, the U.S. tied Poland, 3-3, on June 10, 1928.
See also
*List of United States men's international soccer players born outside the United States