Goalie, 90, Recalls Upset Loss To US In 1950 WCup
by Robert Millward (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - February 25)
England’s World Cup match against United States in June will bring back memories Bert Williams would rather forget. more details | go to article

The Miracle Of Belo Horizonte
by No Author Listed (Commentary | FIFA - February 3)
England arrived at their first FIFA World Cup™ in 1950 oozing confidence, tipped by many to ride the dazzling wing-play of Stanley Matthews to win the first finals following the end of World War II. The USA, on the other hand, made a long boat trip south to Brazil with a hopeful smattering of part-timers and were expected to do little more than make up the numbers. more details | go to article

How A ‘Band Of No-Hopers’ Forged U.S. Soccer’s Finest Day
by Jeré Longman (Profile/Interview | New York Times - December 10)
Walter Bahr taught junior high in Philadelphia when he made the United States soccer team for the 1950 World Cup, playing a vital role in one of the sport’s greatest upsets. Team duty paid $100 a week. more details | go to article