1916: Bethlehem Steel wins the US Open Cup and American Cup
On May 6, 1916, Bethlehem Steel became the first team to win the National Challenge Cup, known today as the US Open Cup, twice in a row.
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Philadelphia Soccer History
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly and the US Open Cup Final
As the Union prepare to host their second US Open Cup final, a look at Philadelphia-area teams in the final throughout the history of the country’s oldest national soccer tournament, which has had local winners ten times since 1914.
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.
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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
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 7: Philly’s first league continues to grow
Philadelphia’s first organized soccer league continued to grow in its second and third seasons with more teams, rising attendance, and intercity games.
Philadelphia Soccer History
The origins of soccer in Philadelphia, part 6: The first league
Our series continues with the start of Philadelphia’s first organized soccer league, the Pennsylvania Football Union, in 1889.
Philadelphia Soccer History
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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