One hundred years ago, Tacony FC took on Brooklyn FC in the third round of the American Cup. Also, a recap of league play and the Inquirer’s call for soccer fields in Fairmount Park.
Tag: National Challenge Cup
Philly Soccer 100: Six PA teams in Challenge Cup 2nd round, league play, and more
100 years ago this week, six Pennsylvania clubs faced off in the second round of the National Challenge Cup.
Philly Soccer 100: Thanksgiving soccer, 1913
Continuing a tradition that stretched back to at least 1889, the Philadelphia soccer scene came together for a massive slate of 26 games on Thanksgiving Day in 1913.
Philly Soccer 100: Open Cup draw, Hibs lose grounds, local league results
One hundred years ago in Philadelphia soccer history, the fixtures for five area teams in the US Open Cup were announced, and Hibernian learned they were losing their home field. Also, local league results.
Philly and the first US Open Cup
In 1913, seven area teams entered the inaugural National Challenge Cup tournament, known today as the US Open Cup.
Philly Soccer 100: All-Philadelphia American Cup semi, benefit match draw & more
Tacony FC and Philadelphia Hibernian square off in the 1913 American Cup semifinal. Allied Amateur Cup and league play, benefit match, and more Philly soccer history, 100 years ago this week.