Philly soccer 100: Opening Day, 1913
The opening of league play in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 1913 saw some big scorelines.
The opening of league play in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 1913 saw some big scorelines.
100 years ago in Philly soccer history, Hibernian and Tacony hosted St, Louis champion Innisfails. Boys Club topped Bethlehem in the first game of the Amateur Championship of Pennsylvania series, and more.
The Philadelphia soccer scene, one hundred years ago this week: League play, Philadelphia Challenge Cup, and the untimely death of a promising young goalkeeper.
A powerhouse of mid 20th century American soccer, Lighthouse Boys Club won 5 U-19 national championships and provided players to local amateur and professional teams as well as the US national team.
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