We continue our series on the US and the World Cup with a look at why the US failed to qualify for the tournament between 1950 and 1990.
Tag: Team America
The MLS All Star Game: More traditional than you’d think
All-Star games are a fixture of American pro sports. In American pro soccer, they date back to the 1920s.
The letter, depth, new numbers & fonts, NWSL draft, more news
John Hackworth confirms Union trying to unload Adu in wide-ranging letter to season ticket holders. Is there more defensive depth than it appears to be? New jersey numbers, new font. NWSL draft, more morning news.
The last pro soccer All-Star Game in Philly
The last time a pro soccer All-Star Game took place in Philly, the NASL’s Team America all-stars took on England at JFK Stadium on May 31, 1976. Philadelphia-area born goalkeeper Bob Rigby and defender Bobby Smith were two of only six US players on the team.