Philly soccer 100: Opening Day, 1913
The opening of league play in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 1913 saw some big scorelines.
Articles written by: Ed Farnsworth
Editor-at-large at PSP. His work has also appeared at Philly.com, TheCup.us, Society for American Soccer History, The Encylopedia of Greater Philadelphia, Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español, EPYSA.org, and in the 2011 MLS All-Star Game program. Email him at efarnsworth@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter at @FarnsworthPSP.
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DC previews, adjustments, helmets, USA notes, and more
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Soccer on TV
Footy on the Telly: Oct. 11-Oct.17
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KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Back in the hunt
Greg and Eli talk about the Union’s playoff campaign and preview Saturday’s game against DC United.
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Press Conference
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Fabinho appeal, Cruz love, Temple, Penn State, and Delaware in NCAA Top 25, more
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Postgame
“This goal is for the fans”: Video of postgame press conference and interviews, quote sheet
Video pf John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and locker room interviews with Kleberson, Antoine Hoppenot, Michael Farfan, and Amobi Okugo. Plus: postgame quote sheet.
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