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.
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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.
German clubs that came before
It’s been 42 years since a Bundesliga team has played in Philadelphia. Here’s a look at some of the German teams that came to town before Schalke.
Philly and the international friendly, part 2
Our two-part series on Philly and the international friendly concludes with friendlies after the Second World War.