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Tacony v True Blues in 1913 American Cup final

by × on April 5, 2012 at 11:00 am × 6 comments

Tacony FC booked its passage to the 1913 American Cup final after defeating Philadelphia Hibernian in the semifinals. It would be a long voyage.

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The “champions of the West” come to Philly

by × on February 23, 2012 at 11:35 am × 4 comments

Tacony FC’s trip to St. Louis in December of 1911 to decide the “championship of America” had ended in disappointment. They would have a chance for revenge in March of 1912 when the St. Leos team of St. Louis embarked on a tour against leading East Coast teams.

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1911 “soccer championship of America”: Tacony FC in St. Louis

by × on February 15, 2012 at 11:15 am × 3 comments

In December of 1911, Tacony FC became the first Philadelphia team to travel out West to decide the “championship of America.”

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Great moments in Philly soccer history: Tacony win the 1910 American Cup

by × on January 4, 2011 at 10:30 am × 8 comments

Tacony win the 1910 American Cup, becoming the first Philadelphia club to win the competition since the John A. Manz team won it in 1897.