A recent rash of broken legs leads to an interleague benefit match. Meanwhile, Hibernian and Victors are neck-and-neck for Pennsylvania League title and Bethlehem rolls on. Our series on Philly soccer happenings 100 years ago continues.
History
Who’s better, who’s best: Leveling the pitch to find the best US club sides ever
Steve Holroyd performs some statistical leveling to determine the all-time top 15 US pro soccer teams.
Looking for a golden age: A statistical analysis of US pro soccer leagues
The ASL in the 1920s has been called the “golden age” of American soccer. Some older fans argue that the NASL was “better” than MLS. Steve Holroyd looks at what the numbers say.
Philly Soccer 100: Big interleague match, Bethlehem continues to dominate
100 years ago this week, the best of Philadelphia’s American League faced the best of the professional Pennsylvania League in an exhibition game. Meanwhile, Bethlehem continued its domination of the Allied American league.
Philly soccer 100: League play, Challenge Cup, and the death of a young goalkeeper
The Philadelphia soccer scene, one hundred years ago this week: League play, Philadelphia Challenge Cup, and the untimely death of a promising young goalkeeper.
Philly soccer 100: Hibs move up, face Boys Club in Philly Challenge Cup, new league announced
Our series in conjunction with the US Soccer’s centennial year continues with a look at soccer happening in Philadelphia 100 years ago this week.