Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver talks about his career as a player and a as a coach, and the need for US Soccer to energize a love for the game among urban youth.
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Len Oliver Q&A: Playing in the pros in 1950s Philadelphia and beyond
Our Q&A with Philly soccer legend continues with a discussion about playing in the pros in the 1950s and more.
Len Oliver: High school and college soccer, products of the clubs
National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver describes the importance of club soccer on Philadelphia’s high school and college soccer scene in the 1940s and 1950s.
Benny McLaughlin, 1928-2012
Kensignton-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Benny McLaughlin passed away on Dec. 27 at the age of 84.
Q&A with Len Oliver: Philly amateur soccer in the 1950s
The Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer talks about playing in the amateur ranks, seeing Brazil and the 4-2-4 in the 1958 World Cup, playing in international friendlies in Philadelphia, and more.
Len Oliver: Amateur soccer in early 1950’s Philadelphia
Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver describes moving up the Philadelphia amateur soccer ranks, playing in international friendlies, and trying out for the US Olympic team.