A recent rash of broken legs leads to an interleague benefit match. Meanwhile, Hibernian and Victors are neck-and-neck for Pennsylvania League title and Bethlehem rolls on. Our series on Philly soccer happenings 100 years ago continues.
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Philly soccer 100: Hibs move up, face Boys Club in Philly Challenge Cup, new league announced
Our series in conjunction with the US Soccer’s centennial year continues with a look at soccer happening in Philadelphia 100 years ago this week.
Abolish the penalty kick
100 years ago, the Philadelphia Inquirer led the call in American soccer circles to eliminate the penalty kick.
Tacony v Bethlehem for the 1914 American Cup
The 1914 American Cup saw four Philadelphia-area teams in the second round. By the semifinals, three remained.