Our series continues with the start of Philadelphia’s first organized soccer league, the Pennsylvania Football Union, in 1889.
Tag: National Challenge Cup
Philadelphia German Americans win the 1936 US Open Cup
On May 3, 1936, Philadelphia German Americans became the first amateur team, and the first team from the city of Philadelphia, to win the US Open Cup.
Philly Soccer 100: Tacony tops Hibs in American Cup semi, local cup and league play
One hundred years ago in Philly soccer history, Tacony defeated Hibernian in the American Cup semis and Philly’s run in the first Open Cup came to an end.
Philly Soccer 100: Bad weather strikes again
One hundred years ago, poor winter weather saw two weekends of games in Philadelphia’s seven leagues cancelled.
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.”
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.