Our conversation with the Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer about soccer in 1940s and 1950s Philadelphia continues.
Tag: Lighthouse Boys Club
Len Oliver: Youth & Junior League soccer with the Lighthouse Boys Club
Len Oliver’s series on Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s continues with his time with Lighthouse Boys Club with whom he won two national championships.
Len Oliver: Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s
The first of a series in which Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Fame member Len Oliver shares his memories of playing soccer in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 1950s.
2-3-5 in the 215: Tactics in the early days of Philadelphia soccer
We take a look at the development of the 2-3-5 formation, the dominant tactical formation Philadelphia soccer teams would have employed from the 1880s through the 1950s.
Welcome to the new guy! And more morning news
Philly’s got two new fan favorites: Coudet and Perk. Here’s a look at what’s being said about the Union’s win over Celtic and more morning news including Bob Bradley’s possible move to Fulham, and the loan of Paul the Octopus to Madrid.
Great Philly soccer teams: Lighthouse
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.