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.
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Philadelphia German Americans win the 1936 US Open Cup
On May 3, 1936, Philadelphia German Americans became the first amateur team, and the first team from the city of Philadelphia, to win the US Open Cup.
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Len Oliver
Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver talks about his career as a player and a as a coach, and the need for US Soccer to energize a love for the game among urban youth.
Len Oliver Q&A: Playing in the pros in 1950s Philadelphia and beyond
Our Q&A with Philly soccer legend continues with a discussion about playing in the pros in the 1950s and more.
Len Oliver: The pro game in 1950s Philadelphia
Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver on playing for Philadelphia Uhrik Truckers of the ASL in the 1950s.
Len Oliver Q&A: The impact of club soccer on Philly’s HS & college game
We continue our conversation with National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver about Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s.