One hundred years ago, Tacony FC took on Brooklyn FC in the third round of the American Cup. Also, a recap of league play and the Inquirer’s call for soccer fields in Fairmount Park.
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Philly Soccer 100: Six PA teams in Challenge Cup 2nd round, league play, and more
100 years ago this week, six Pennsylvania clubs faced off in the second round of the National Challenge Cup.
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.