As the Union prepare to host their second US Open Cup final, a look at Philadelphia-area teams in the final throughout the history of the country’s oldest national soccer tournament, which has had local winners ten times since 1914.
The long tradition of holiday games continued for Philadelphia soccer teams in 1914.
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.
One hundred years ago, winter weather continued to leave Philly soccer at a standstill. Two Allied Cup tournament games played despite poor conditions. New Tri-State league proposed.
One hundred years ago, poor winter weather saw two weekends of games in Philadelphia’s seven leagues cancelled.
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.”
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.
The epic path of Philly teams in the 1913-14 American Cup continues.
Dreadful winter weather wreaked havoc on the Philly soccer schedule 100 years ago this week.
One hundred years ago, the busy Philadelphia soccer holiday schedule continued through New Year’s Day.
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