After yet another weekend of games is cancelled because of winter weather one hundred years ago, play finally returns to Philadelphia soccer.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: Weather remains an issue, Allied Cup, new Tri-State league proposed
One hundred years ago, winter weather continued to leave Philly soccer at a standstill. Two Allied Cup tournament games played despite poor conditions. New Tri-State league proposed.
Philly Soccer 100: Bad weather strikes again
One hundred years ago, poor winter weather saw two weekends of games in Philadelphia’s seven leagues cancelled.
Philly Soccer 100: League play resumes, BFC player suspended
After poor weather and cup ties had disrupted the local schedule, league play finally resumed. AFA suspends Bethlehem player for kicking opponent in “a delicate place.”
Philly Soccer 100: Bethlehem advances to American Cup semis
After two ties and an abandoned game, Bethlehem finally defeated West Hudson on a rain-drenched Tacony Ballpark field to advance to the American Cup semifinals.
Philly soccer 100: Three area teams knocked out of American & US Open Cup
As poor weather forced the cancellation of every league game in Philadelphia, Bethlehem and West Philadelphia were eliminated an the road from the National Challenge Cup, Victor from the American Cup.