Plus: D.C. on Phang, Sky Blue FC turmoil continues, and La Liga probably isn’t coming over for a visit.
Tag: History
Chasing 67: Josef Martinez and the American goal-scoring record
Steve Holroyd takes a look at the numbers to see how Josef Martinez’s season ranks with some of the best in U.S. Soccer history.
The Front Row: The last, best chance
Steve examines another “lost league,” the United Soccer League of 1984-85, pro soccer’s last gasp before the arrival of MLS, in the latest episode of the pod.
The Front Row: Why history matters
In the debut episode of The Front Row podcast, Steve Holroyd discusses why soccer history matters.
USA vs. Mexico: A look back
The USMNT plays Mexico at the Azteca on Wednesday. PSP takes a look at a rivalry that stretches back to 1934.
Philly and the international friendly
Philadelphia has a long history of international friendlies dating back to 1901. 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.