Our series looking back at the US in the World Cup continues with a look the 1950 tournament in Brazil. The historic win over England would be the last US World Cup victory for 44 years.
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Union in Florida, draftee & trialist list narrows, reports of new Union assistant coach, more
Preseason camp in Florida begins. Nine draftees and trialists remain with the team. Reports say Union about to name Mike Sorber as new assistant coach. More.
Getting ready for the Crew, Union academy gets new recruiter, Centennial celebration, more
Union eye up the Crew for return to winning ways. Jeff Cook hired as new Union academy director of recruiting. Happy birthday US Soccer Federation. More news.
Len Oliver: Amateur soccer in early 1950’s Philadelphia
Kensington-born National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver describes moving up the Philadelphia amateur soccer ranks, playing in international friendlies, and trying out for the US Olympic team.
West Chester Utd tops UGH in Eastern PA final, more news
West Chester United defeats United German Hungarians in the Eastern PA US Open Cup qualification final. More bits of Union, local, MLS, NWSL, US and other news.
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With Chris Albright, Jeff Parke and Jim Curtin, the Union continue a long tradition of Philly pro soccer teams having a distinctly local flair. Results on and off the field justified the approach.