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
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.
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.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: League play resumes, BFC player suspended
After poor weather and cup ties had disrupted the local schedule, league play finally resumed. AFA suspends Bethlehem player for kicking opponent in “a delicate place.”
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly soccer 100: Three area teams knocked out of American & US Open Cup
As poor weather forced the cancellation of every league game in Philadelphia, Bethlehem and West Philadelphia were eliminated an the road from the National Challenge Cup, Victor from the American Cup.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: Tacony advances to American Cup semis, league play, fields for Fairmount Park
One hundred years ago, Tacony FC took on Brooklyn FC in the third round of the American Cup. Also, a recap of league play and the Inquirer’s call for soccer fields in Fairmount Park.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: Hibs advance to American Cup semis, more replays for Bethlehem & Victor
The epic path of Philly teams in the 1913-14 American Cup continues.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: Christmas soccer, 1913
Intercity, interleague, Philadelphia Challenge Cup, and league games were all on the holiday soccer schedule 100 years ago.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly Soccer 100: BFC ordered to replay American Cup first rounder, a poaching problem, league results
One hundred years ago this week, Bethlehem was ordered to replay American Cup first rounder after fielding an ineligible player and the issue of teams poaching players was coming to a head. Also, results from around Philadelphia’s leagues.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly and the first US Open Cup
In 1913, seven area teams entered the inaugural National Challenge Cup tournament, known today as the US Open Cup.
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