Archive for the ‘History’ Category
Philly and the international friendly
Philadelphia has a long history of international friendlies dating back to 1905. Storied teams like Celtic, Manchester United, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Besiktas all visited Philadelphia in the 1900s. After 1974, friendlies became rare. Here’s a look at the teams that came to Philly and the Philly teams that played them ahead of Wednesday’s friendly between the Union and Man U.
U.S. history at the World Cup — all of it!
Here it is, in its full glory: Ed Farnsworth’s 13-part series on the United States’ history at the World Cup. The series looks at each World Cup the U.S. took part in — and a little more. Maybe you’ve read some of these, but did you read them all? If not, here’s your chance.
The US at the 2002 World Cup
Our series on the US at the World Cup continues with a look at what happened at the 2002 World Cup.
The road to the 2002 World Cup
Our series on the US at the World Cup continues with a look at how the US qualified for the 2002 World Cup
The US at the 1998 World Cup
Our series on the US at the World Cup continues with a look at the final decisive qualifiers for the 1998 World Cup and how the team fared at the Finals.
The road to the 1998 World Cup
Our series on the US at the World Cup continues with a look at how the US got there in 1998.
The US and the 1994 World Cup
Our series on the US at the World Cup continues with a look at the 1994 World Cup, the only time the US hosted the tournament (so far).
The US and the 1990 World Cup
Our series on the US and the World Cup continues with a look at the 1990 World Cup, the first appearance on soccer’s world stage by the US in forty years. The US almost didn’t make it out of the preliminary round and needed a win in the last qualification game to advance.
The World Cup drought: US Soccer 1950-1990
We continue our series on the US and the World Cup with a look at why the US failed to qualify US failed to qualify for the tournament between 1950 and 1990.
The US and the 1950 World Cup
Our series looking back at the US in the World Cup continues with a look the 1950 tournament in Brazil. While the US defeated England 1-0 in what has been called the greatest upset in the history of the World Cup, the team first had to qualify and then also had to face Spain and Chile.
The US and the 1934 World Cup
We take a look at the US 1934 World Cup team, a team that had a Philadelphia manager and coach and featured five players from the Philadelphia German Americans ASL team. It would be the last appearance by the US in the competition before the 1950 World Cup in Brazil.
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KYW’s Philly Soccer Show
September 3, 2010 12:09 -
KYW’s Philly Soccer Show: Heather Mitts stops by
September 8, 2010 14:09 -
Mapp talks. WC = more harm than good? More news.
September 8, 2010 10:09 -
Anger at Seitz, Euro round-up, Union chants & more
September 7, 2010 10:09 -
Union vs. Wizards in photos
September 6, 2010 00:09 -
Furthering the affiliation
September 5, 2010 19:09
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Paul:
Thanks Adam, I hope to follow this with future matches. -
Nato Monahano:
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Adam Cann:
This is fantastic! The we-just-scored dance is a great photo. Thanks for putting -
Dan:
Harvey makes $55,000 a year. He's a bargain, even if you think he deserves to be -
Jim:
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