They were pitted against an all - star squad representing the major New York amateur leagues and the NYC teams of the American Soccer League .
Four days later , nearly 10,000 fans turned out at Triboro Stadium on Randalls Island , NYC for their US opener .
fans were pitted against an all - star squad representing the major NYC   amateur leagues and the NYC teams of the American Soccer League .
Four days later , nearly 10,000 fans turned out at Triboro Stadium on Randalls Island , NYC for their US opener .