National Team Coach
In June 1926, Agar was selected to coach the U.S. national team in a two game, home and away, series with Canada. The U.S. lost the first, 1–0, in Canada, but won the November rematch 6–1, in the U.S. On June 11, 1926, Agar again led the U.S. to a 6–2 victory over Canada.
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