2015 SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame class honored
Bob McBride reports on the banquet honoring the 2015 class of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame.
History
Philadelphia Soccer History / SEPA Soccer Hall of Fame
Philadelphia Soccer History
Like father, like son
At 94 years old, Ray Lynch may be the oldest surviving Lighthouse Boys Club player. But his story isn’t just that of a Scotch-Irish immigrant playing the game of his father, it’s also part of the story of the movement of soccer in the US from its urban origins to the suburbs.
Philadelphia Soccer History
The founding of the Eastern Pennsylvania Soccer Association
A look at the founding of the EPSA, originally known as the Foot Ball Association of Eastern Pennsylvania and District, in April, 1913, six days after the founding of the United States of America Football Association, known today as the US Soccer Federation.
US Soccer History
Looking back at the 1979 NASL players strike
MLS players have been vocal about their willingness to strike if a new CBA is not reached. What can be learned from the 1979 strike by NASL players?
Local / Philadelphia Soccer History
A champion’s medal comes home
Last Friday, a 103-year-old championship medal won by a Scottish goalkeeper in Philadelphia returned to the city to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame. Here’s the story of the goalkeeper who won that medal and how it came back from Scotland to Philly.
History
New Year’s Day soccer in Philly, 1915
There were many noteworthy games over the New Year’s Day holiday one hundred years ago in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Soccer History
The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 10: It’s only just begun
Our series on the origins of soccer in Philadelphia concludes.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Christmas soccer in Philly, 1914
The long tradition of holiday games continued for Philadelphia soccer teams in 1914.
Philadelphia Soccer History
The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 9: Manz wins the 1897 American Cup
After the quick demise of the Philadelphia Phillies pro soccer team in 1894, Philadelphia’s other pro team would return to the amateur ranks before going on to win Philadelphia’s first national soccer championship in 1897.
Philadelphia Soccer History
The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 8: Philly’s first pro clubs appear during troubled times for city’s first league
The decline of Philadelphia’s first organized league is followed by the appearance of the first professional soccer teams in the city.
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