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Len Oliver: Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s
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Len Oliver: Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s

by × on December 10, 2012 at 11:22 am × 14 comments

The first of a series in which Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Fame member Len Oliver shares his memories of playing soccer in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 1950s.

Philly and the US Open Cup Final
Philadelphia Soccer History / US Open Cup

Philly and the US Open Cup Final

by × on July 10, 2012 at 12:25 pm × 13 comments

As the Union prepare to host their first US Open Cup semifinal match, a look at Philadelphia-area teams in the US Open Cup final, which has had local winners ten times since 1914.

An all-World Cup 23 player US roster? You decide.
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An all-World Cup 23 player US roster? You decide.

by × on June 16, 2010 at 9:17 am × 1 comment

Who would you pick for an all-World Cup US team? We’ve made it easier by creating a preliminary 30-player roster of US at the World Cup greats. The final 23 is up to you.

The US and the 1934 World Cup
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The US and the 1934 World Cup

by × on April 15, 2010 at 10:20 am × 14 comments

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.

US goalkeeper Jimmy Douglas makes a save in the semifianl match against Argentina. The US lost 6-1.
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The US at the 1930 World Cup

by × on April 8, 2010 at 9:44 am × 12 comments

We continue our series on the US at the World Cup with a look at the first World Cup in 1930 where the Bert Patenaude scored the first hat trick in World Cup history and the US finished in third place.