Legendary coach Manny Schellscheidt has been a pioneer in American soccer for decades, and on
Monday he retired from his long-time profession, stepping down as Seton Hall head coach after 24
years.
Schellscheidt spent nearly a quarter century in charge of the Pirates, but he had already
established an impressive coaching resume even before that.
A team new to the league.
A team with a backbone of experienced veterans, but also a team with a commitment to young
players, led by a coach who wasn't afraid to put those young players in key positions to perform in
important games.
A team with a tough, hard-nosed style of play backed by a dominating defense and keeper.
A team new to the league.
A team with a backbone of experienced veterans, but also a team with a commitment to young
players, led by a coach who wasn't afraid to put those young players in key positions to perform in
important games.
A team with a tough, hard-nosed style of play backed by a dominating defense and keeper.
Featured Image: Paul Rudderow
Part one left off at the start the Second World War. Part two picks up with the first
friendly in Philadelphia after the war, beginning with Liverpool's tour of the States in
1946.
Friendlies in Philadelphia following the Second World War: 1946-1960
The 1946-1947 Liverpool FC starting XI
The first international club team to travel the US after the Second World War was Liverpool FC,
who toured the US from May 11 until June 12 of 1946.
As has been previously described on the PSP, the friendly has historically been an important
opportunity for the transmission of new football tactics. It's also a great way for clubs and
federations to make some money and for hitherto unknown players to be seen by top clubs. From the
fan's perspective, the friendly is often a rare opportunity to see top flight international soccer
and also serves as an important community builder, whether those communities are ethnic groups that
identify with particular international clubs or the soccer community as a whole.
Union
The Offsides has more on the rumors linking 32-year-old Colombian forward Tressor Moreno to the
Union. But this report says Moreno has signed with Brazilian club Bahia following the failure of
negotiations with the Union. (You can read a crappy translation here.)
The Brotherly Game looks at five FC Delco products who are headed to Division 1 schools.
