Hackworth on the effect of the boos on the team, the mood within the locker room, and hunt for a new striker. Roundup of previews for tonight’s game in KC. Local US Open Cup play tonight. More news.
Tag: Bert Patenaude
The US at the 1930 World Cup
We continue our series on the US at the World Cup with a look at the first World Cup in 1930, where the Bert Patenaude scored the first hat trick in World Cup history and the US finished the tournament in third place.
Meet the Babe Ruth of American Soccer
Billy Gonsalves didn’t make US Soccer’s All-time Best XI, but Steve Holroyd explains how he is the Babe Ruth of American soccer.
While you weren’t watching: The US Best XI you didn’t get to see
Did you know the U.S. national team played games before 1990? The USSF apparently didn’t, given its recent 100th Anniversary Best XI selections. Steve Holroyd investigates.
The North American Soccer Football League
Steve Holroyd looks at the history of the North American Soccer Football League, which existed for two short years right after the Second World War and featured the talents of Gil Heron.
Jack Mac and Philly soccer’s greatest American goalscorers
Jack McInerney isn’t only chasing MLS’ Golden Boot, he’s on track to place himself among the all-time leading American goalscorers in Philadelphia soccer history. Steve Holroyd recounts some of Philly’s greatest goalscorers, including four National Soccer Hall of Famers.