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.
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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 Soccer 100: BFC ordered to replay American Cup first rounder, a poaching problem, league results
One hundred years ago this week, Bethlehem was ordered to replay American Cup first rounder after fielding an ineligible player and the issue of teams poaching players was coming to a head. Also, results from around Philadelphia’s leagues.
Philly soccer 100: Opening Day, 1913
The opening of league play in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 1913 saw some big scorelines.
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: Interleague benefit match
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.