The life — and murder — of the first American-born president of U.S. Soccer
Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Profiles, USSF:
Elmer Schroeder was elected as the first native-born president of US Soccer in 1932. Two decades later he was murdered.
Profiles
Rowlands stood tall, always will
NASL I, Profiles, Seattle, Washington:
A tribute to John Rowlands, an original Seattle Sounders, who passed away from the Coronavirus in April.
A Long Overdue Ode to Billy McGrath
Profiles, Seattle, Washington:
Scottish-born Billy McGrath made his mark in Washington state. He was an exceptional player, manager and up-and-coming administrator who might have merited consideration for the National Soccer Hall of Fame – if not for one fateful decision to play just one more game.
James and Joe, part 1
Chicago, Inter-Allied Games, Profiles:
The first of a two-part series telling the story of two soccer-playing soldiers who served during World War I.
What Kind of Player was Gil Heron?
Brian Bunk on Heron’s playing style.
Gil Heron
Brian Bunk on Gil Heron, the first black professional soccer player in the United States.
Len Oliver: In retrospect
National Soccer Hall of Famer Len Oliver’s series of remembrances of playing soccer in 1940s and 1950s Philadelphia, originally published in 1992, concludes with his thoughts on the soccer’s urban future.
A first and lasting impression
NASL I, Profiles, Seattle, Washington:
Bob Robertson was the original voice of the NASL Seattle Sounders.
History of the Philadelphia Fury, part three: Exit the Fury
NASL I, Philadelphia, Profiles:
The Frank Worthington debacle Although much improved, the Fury remained an inconsistent side. Through April, the team was 2-4. However, help was on the way with the arrival of Ball and the acquisition of another goal scorer, Frank Worthington, on loan from Bolton. Worthington finished the 1978-79 season as the… Read More ›
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