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Philly soccer 100: League play, Challenge Cup, and the death of a young goalkeeper

by × on January 25, 2013 at 11:42 am × 0 comments

The Philadelphia soccer scene, one hundred years ago this week: League play, Philadelphia Challenge Cup, and the untimely death of a promising young goalkeeper.

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Philly soccer 100: Hibs move up, face Boys Club in Philly Challenge Cup, new league announced

by × on January 18, 2013 at 11:27 am × 1 comment

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.

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Len Oliver Q&A: Looking ahead

by × on January 16, 2013 at 10:59 am × 1 comment

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

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Len Oliver: In retrospect

by × on January 14, 2013 at 10:42 am × 0 comments

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

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Abolish the penalty kick

by × on January 10, 2013 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

100 years ago, the Philadelphia Inquirer led the call in American soccer circles to eliminate the penalty kick.

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

by × on January 9, 2013 at 10:42 am × 6 comments

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

by × on January 7, 2013 at 10:31 am × 2 comments

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

by × on January 2, 2013 at 10:49 am × 9 comments

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

by × on December 31, 2012 at 10:35 am × 7 comments

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

by × on December 31, 2012 at 7:36 am × 6 comments

Kensignton-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Benny McLaughlin passed away on Dec. 27 at the age of 84.

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