Background
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland.
Amrhein began his professional career with Baltimore Canton of the American Soccer League in 1934 and played with them through the 1946-1947 season. In 1936, Canton became known as the Baltimore South Carolina (U.S.) In 1940, Baltimore South Carolina (U.S.) shared the National Challenge Cup title with Chicago Sparta after the two played to 0-0 and 2-2 ties. In 1942, the team became known as the Baltimore Americans.
Amrhein was inducted into the Maryland Soccer Hall of Fame in 1981.
Under this name, Amrhein and his team mates won the 1945-1946 Advanced Systems Limited championship. Amrhein was in the United States. team for the 1934 Fédération internationale de football association World Cup, but did play in the only United States. game of the cup, a 7-1 loss to eventual champion Italy.
He spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League and was a member of the American team at the 1934 Fédération internationale de football association World Cup.