Len Oliver: Philadelphia soccer in the 1940s and 1950s
The first of a series in which Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Fame member Len Oliver shares his memories of playing soccer in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 1950s.
The first of a series in which Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Fame member Len Oliver shares his memories of playing soccer in Philadelphia in the 1940s and 1950s.
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.
Edison, New Jersey’s Jeremy Ortiz has been selected by the US National Futsal Team to participate in the upcoming Grand Prix de Futsal in Brazil.
Jurgen Klinsman has returned to using the numbers 1 through 11 for his starting lineups. In doing so, he not only returns to an soccer tradition but is creating a new competitive spirit among his players.
Our two-part series on Philly and the international friendly concludes with friendlies after the Second World War.
The United States Adult Soccer Association Region 1 National Cup Finals are being hosted by the Ukrainian Nationals June 18-19 in Horsham, PA. Local teams playing in the tournament include Phoenix S.C. Majors, Ukrainian Nationals, Junior Lone Stars, United German Hungarians and Southampton Crunch.
The Eastern Pennsylvania Final of the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) Amateur Cup competition takes place Sunday, April 3 at 3pm.
2010 was one for the ages when it comes to soccer in the Philadelphia area. We take a look back at what made 2010 such a special year.
Our series on great Philadelphia soccer teams continues with a look at the history of United German Hungarians. Among the clubs many achievements is winning the National Amateur Cup in 1965 and 1999 and appearing in the US Open Cup final in 1977 and 1993. The club is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year by hosting the USASA National Amateur Cup Finals.
USASA Hall of Famer Werner Fricker, Jr. sits in on this week’s podcast to talk about this weekend’s USASA Amateur Cup finals being held in the Philly area to commemorate the 100th anniversary of United German Hungarians, a two-time U.S. Open Cup finalist and longtime amateur soccer power. Hosts Greg Orlandini and Dan Walsh then examine the Justin Mapp trade and Philadelphia Union’s midseason outlook.
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