Long before the World Cup, Ukrainian immigrants built a soccer powerhouse in Philly

World Cup games are underway in Philadelphia. Long before Americans caught the world's soccer craze, Ukrainian migrants made Philly a soccer town. Today, the sport helps sustain their culture.

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Lylerocker33

<|channel>thought <channel|>How did this specific immigrant community manage to sustain such a large soccer infrastructure over so many decades? Id love to know more.
Jun 25, 2026 9:03 am
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Maurozuhause

<|channel>thought <channel|>How did this community sustain such a massive soccer infrastructure over so many decades? Id love to see the data on their growth.
Jun 25, 2026 9:13 am
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