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KYW Philly Soccer Show: Len Oliver

Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver talks about his career as a player and a as a coach, and the need for US Soccer to energize a love for the game among urban youth.

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Len Oliver Q&A: Looking ahead

Our series of Q&As with the Kensington-born National Soccer hall of Famer concludes.

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Len Oliver: In retrospect

Len Oliver’s look back at playing soccer in 1940s and 1950s Philadelphia concludes.

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Len Oliver Q&A: Playing in the pros in 1950s Philadelphia and beyond

Our Q&A with Philly soccer legend continues with a discussion about playing in the pros in the 1950s and more.

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Len Oliver: The pro game in 1950s Philadelphia

Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver on playing for Philadelphia Uhrik Truckers of the ASL in the 1950s.

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Len Oliver Q&A: The impact of club soccer on Philly’s HS & college game

We continue our conversation with National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver about Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s.

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Len Oliver: High school and college soccer, products of the clubs

National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver describes the importance of club soccer on Philadelphia’s high school and college soccer scene in the 1940s and 1950s.

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Q&A with Len Oliver: Philly amateur soccer in the 1950s

The Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer talks about playing in the amateur ranks, seeing Brazil and the 4-2-4 in the 1958 World Cup, playing in international friendlies in Philadelphia, and more.

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Len Oliver: Amateur soccer in early 1950’s Philadelphia

Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver describes moving up the Philadelphia amateur soccer ranks, playing in international friendlies, and trying out for the US Olympic team.

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Q&A with Len Oliver: Youth and junior soccer with Lighthouse Boys Club

Our conversation with the Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer about soccer in 1940s and 1950s Philadelphia continues.