Thanksgiving soccer in Philly, 1914
Philadelphia’s tradition of Thanksgiving soccer continued with two big American Cup games and a game between two longstanding rivals.
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Philadelphia Soccer History
Fans' View
Fans’ view: My favorite soccer weekend
Staci Klemmer’s favorite youth soccer tournament of the year is as much about what goes on off the field as what happens on the field.
Daily news roundups
First preseason game announced, on the Academy, Valdes, Sony to end FIFA sponsorship, more
Union announce preseason game in Jacksonville. On the Union Academy. Millonarios boss acknowledges interest in Valdes and others. More.
Commentary
Talking about practice
What do a pair of practice pitches reveal about the Union’s increasing ambitions? Peter Andrews ponders.
High School Soccer
Class of 2015 PIAA District 12 college prospects
Not every quality high school player has the resources to play on a quality club team. Josh Trott has some players college recruiters might want to check out at the upcoming Southeast Pa. All-Star Classic for high school seniors at Eastern University.
Daily news roundups
Valdes rumors — again, Union moneyball, more news
New Valdes rumors signal official start of silly season. Are the Union using moneyball as a model? Blake could be away with Jamaica for as long as two months in 2015. More.
Featured / Philadelphia Soccer History
The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 4: The first account of soccer-style football after codification?
Our series continues with a look at football in Philadelphia after the 1863 code, including what may be the first newspaper accounts of a soccer-style game in the city.
Daily news roundups
Amobi says, Academy braces power wins, Conference Final first legs, more
Okugo discusses his future. Union Academy U-16s and U-18s win on pair of braces. New England, LA win Conference Final first legs. More news.
Philadelphia Soccer History
The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 3: 19th century football before codification
Our series on the origins of soccer in Philadelphia continues with a look at 19th century football before the 1863 Laws of the Game.
Daily news roundups
Union bits, conference finals kick off on Sunday, FIFA orders report review
Union bits. Conference finals to begin. Local players gain national recognition. Why the future of MLS stadiums is downtown. FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee head to review corruption report. More.
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