Archive for the ‘History’ Category
The last pro soccer All-Star Game in Philly
The NASL’s Team America all-stars took on England at JFK Stadium on May 31, 1976. Philadelphia-area born goalkeeper Bob Rigby and defender Bobby Smith were two of only six US players on the team.
Bethlehem Steel FC in Scandinavia, 1919
A look at Bethlehem Steel FC’s 1919 Scandinavian tour, the first overseas tour by a US club.
Philly and the first USA international tour
The US played its first full international in Sweden during the the First World War. Philadelphia-area players were an important part of that team.
Christmas soccer 1916: Bethlehem Steel in St. Louis
While Philadelphia soccer fans watched a soccer double header at the Phillies Ball Park on Christmas Day in 1916, Bethlehem Steel FC, holders of the National Challenge Cup and the American Cup, had traveled to St. Louis for two games to decide the unofficial title of champion of the United States.
Evolution of a kit: Bethlehem Steel FC
A look at the evolution of the uniform worn by Bethlehem Steel FC. Photos suggest the team wore as many as seven different jersey designs between 1915 and 1925.
America’s first footballers
In honor of Thanksgiving, we take a look at the football played by Native Americans when English colonists first began to arrive with a focus on the game played by the original inhabitants of the Delaware Valley, the Lenni Lenape.
Flashback: Philly in the 1973 NASL playoffs
As the second-year Philadelphia Union prepare for their first MLS playoff appearance, we take a look back at how the Philadelphia Atoms fared in the 1973 NASL playoffs in their inaugural year.
What is in a number
Jurgen Klinsman has returned to using the numbers 1 through 11 for his starting lineups. In doing so, he not only returns to an soccer tradition but is creating a new competitive spirit among his players.
Philly and the US Open Cup Final
A look at Philadelphia-area teams in the US Open Cup final, which has had local winners ten times since 1914.
Philly and the international friendly, part 2
Our two-part series on Philly and the international friendly concludes with friendlies after the Second World War.
Philly and the international friendly, part 1
Ahead of the Union’s friendlies with Everton and Real Madrid, the first of a two part series looking at international friendlies in Philadelphia. Part one looks at friendlies up to the Second World War.
Bethlehem Steel FC
Bethlehem Steel FC were the most successful American soccer team of the first half of the Twentieth Century, rising quickly from an informal local side to professional national powerhouse in less than twenty years.
Philadelphia Hibernian in 1911 American Cup Final
Four Philadelphia teams—Collingwood FC, Philadelphia Thistle, Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian—made it to the second round of the 1911 American Cup. By April 1911, only Hibernian had survived to face Rhode Island’s Howard & Bullough in the final.
Philly soccer, 100 years ago today
In March 1911, Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian were in the semifinals of the American Cup and fighting for the top spot in the Pennsylvania League.
In the beginning: Shrovetide football
The beginning of the Union’s 2011 season is just a few short days away. Here’s a look at a form of folk football, the beginning point of soccer, still being played in England today.
Philly soccer, 100 years ago today
Five leagues, a new knockout tournament, intercity play, two teams in the American Cup semifinals: a look at soccer in Philadelphia one hundred years ago today.
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KYW Philly Soccer Show: Amobi Okugo & Chris Vito, WPS
February 3, 2012 17:02 -
Footy on the Telly, Feb. 3 – Feb. 6
February 3, 2012 11:02 -
Le Toux to fans: “Support your team,” more news
February 3, 2012 10:02 -
“New heroes will be created,” Capt. Califf, MacMath No. 1, more news
February 2, 2012 10:02 -
Nakazawa & 2nd-rounder to LA for international slot
February 1, 2012 16:02
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Guido:
The links on this page did not work for me. Had to go to the main KYW site where -
IL:
Nowak has a knack for blaiming everyone but himself. Well... he will have no one -
RyanM:
Dan is right that we should lay off the young kids, but Nowak gets no pass from -
Dan Walsh:
Heh heh. Good luck tempering THAT one. ;p But I doubt you'll see the young forwa -
Guido:
if the team does not perform and is cold during the first 10 games then Nowak ha
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