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.
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.
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.
Our Q&A with Philly soccer legend continues with a discussion about playing in the pros in the 1950s and more.
Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver on playing for Philadelphia Uhrik Truckers of the ASL in the 1950s.
We continue our conversation with National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver about Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s.
Kensignton-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Benny McLaughlin passed away on Dec. 27 at the age of 84.
The Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer talks about playing in the amateur ranks, seeing Brazil and the 4-2-4 in the 1958 World Cup, playing in international friendlies in Philadelphia, and more.
It’s been 42 years since a Bundesliga team has played in Philadelphia. Here’s a look at some of the German teams that came to town before Schalke.
Our two-part series on Philly and the international friendly concludes with friendlies after the Second World War.
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