Steve Holroyd on the remarkable record of the Ukrainian Nationals, which included four US Open Cup titles between 1960 and 1966.
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1960 US Open Cup final is a tough act to follow
In the 1960 US Open Cup final, Philadelphia’s Ukrainian Nationals came from behind three times over 120 minutes to win the championship with Mike Noha scoring all five of the Uke Nats goals. Roger Allaway has the story.
Philadelphia German Americans win the 1936 US Open Cup
On May 3, 1936, Philadelphia German Americans became the first amateur team, and the first team from the city of Philadelphia, to win the US Open Cup.
In Pictures: Philadelphia Fury 1-0 Icon FC
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday night as the Philadelphia Fury defeated Icon FC 1-0 in their home opener.
In Pictures: AC Crusaders 6-5 Philadelphia Fury
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday night as Philadelphia Fury lost to the AC Crusaders in the inaugural game of the new American Soccer League.
The US and the 1934 World Cup
The 1934 US World Cup team had a Philadelphia manager and coach and also included five players from the Philadelphia German Americans ASL team.