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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Benny McLaughlin, 1928-2012
Kensignton-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Benny McLaughlin passed away on Dec. 27 at the age of 84.
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New Year’s Day soccer in Philadelphia, 1913
Weather had wreaked havoc on the city’s Christmas soccer schedule in 1912. Would it still be a factor in the lead up to the New Year’s Day games?
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Casey praise, Soccer America rates Union moves highly, Unioners on SBI U-23 TOY
Hackworth has more praise for Conor Casey. Soccer America rates Le Toux return and Parke signing in top five of offseason moves so far. Lots of Union players on SBI U-23 Team of the Year. More news.
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Footy on the Telly: Dec. 28-Jan. 3
The week’s upcoming live soccer action on TV and online including New Year’s Day Premiership matches.
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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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MLS-USL deal is huge for American pro soccer
The proposed MLS-USL partnership is a big deal, and not just because Philadelphia Union and the Harrisburg City Islanders pioneered it. It could be one of the most significant developments ever in American professional soccer. PSP explains.
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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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West Chester Utd tops UGH in Eastern PA final, more news
West Chester United defeats United German Hungarians in the Eastern PA US Open Cup qualification final. More bits of Union, local, MLS, NWSL, US and other news.
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