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Great Philly teams: United German Hungarians

Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.

July 29, 2010 Featured, Local, Philadelphia Soccer History, U.S. Amateur Cup 1 Comment

High School standout dream is to play for Union

Why did a top high school soccer player from Florida pick Philadelphia Union as his dream team to play for? PSP checks in and finds out that it says some good things about the Union.

July 29, 2010 High School Soccer, Local 4 Comments

KYW podcast: USASA cup in Philly, Union review

USASA Hall of Famer Werner Fricker, Jr. sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about this weekend’s USASA Amateur Cup finals being held in the Philly area to commemorate the 100th anniversary of United German Hungarians, a two-time U.S. Open Cup finalist and longtime amateur soccer power. Hosts Greg Orlandini and Dan Walsh then examine the Justin Mapp trade and Philadelphia Union’s midseason outlook.

July 27, 2010 Featured, Local, Podcasts 1 Comment

FC Delco falls to Crew Juniors

The FC Delco Hammerheads lost the US Youth Soccer Under 19 National Championship final Saturday night in a hard fought contest with Ohio Crew Juniors. The Crew Juniors became the first MLS youth academy team to win the James P. McGuire Cup.

July 25, 2010 Featured, Local 0 Comments

Isles out of Open Cup, Ready for Battery, Union

The City Islanders look forward to a league match against Charleston Battery and a friendly with the Union after being knocked out of the US Open Cup.

July 23, 2010 Harrisburg City Islanders, Local, U.S. Open Cup, USL 0 Comments

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.

July 20, 2010 Featured, History, International, Local, Philadelphia Soccer History 3 Comments

Streaking Islanders

The City Islanders have seen an end to the run of bad luck that marked the beginning of the season and currently sit in fourth place in the league. The sole remaining USL team in the US Open Cup, they recently dispatched New York Red Bulls in extra time and will face DC United on July 21st. On July 27th they host the Union in a friendly. Here’s a look at their recent form with an eye on some players to watch.

July 12, 2010 Featured, Harrisburg City Islanders, Local, U.S. Open Cup, USL 0 Comments