Freedom to Play
In 1944 – at the height of WWII – Italian POWs arrived in Puget Sound. Their Allied captors allowed many freedoms, including formation of multiple teams in Washington state amateur soccer’s top division.
Perseverance in soccer: A useful trait
Len Oliver on how he is living proof that perseverance in soccer pays dividends.
Washington State Legends of Soccer site is bringing history back to life
A look at the website dedicated to the history of soccer in the state of Washington.
Archive of USWNT results added to SASH website
A complete listing of USWNT games is now available for reference on the SASH site.
NYC Originals: Thanksgiving Games of the St. George’s Foot Ball Club
Thanksgiving soccer traditions in 19th century New York City.
Report: American Soccer History Symposium and Annual Business Meeting, October 20-21, 2018
A report on the SASH American Soccer History Symposium and Annual Business meeting at the new National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco,
The AAPF and the ALPF: The beginnings of professional league soccer in the United States
A look at the first professional soccer leagues in the US, the American Association of Professional Football and American League of Professional Football, with new information on the lesser known AAPF.
An Interview with Walter Bahr, US Soccer Legend
Walter Bahr, an American soccer legend, passed away today. May he rest in peace. SASH member Dr. David Kilpatrick traveled to speak with Bahr in 2014. Here is Part 1 of that interview. DK: It is a tremendous honor to be in your company. WB: Are you American born? DK:… Read More ›
Harrison’s Maradona: A Recollection of Al “Funze” Jennette
Frank Santamassino’s cousin, Al Jennette, who everyone called Funze, played professional soccer in New York City in the 1940s, and he is one of the many forgotten stars in American soccer history.
Whitey: The One & Only
The first time the Craggs household received a call asking for Whitey, his mother replied, “There’s nobody here by that name,” and immediately hung up the phone. What Gladys Craggs didn’t know was that her fair-haired young son had acquired a nickname from his peers, one that would stick for… Read More ›
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