In 1964, lifting the U.S. Open Cup trophy meant playing in front of a few thousand fans at Wrigley Field, a reflection of soccer's humble beginnings in America.
"I have to make it one more time," said Herz, 90. "This may be the last time, I guess." Their nostalgia spans decades as soccer grows in popularity.
Pospich reflected on the early days, "America was in the beginning stages to play soccer." Now, the sport has become one of America's favorites with great momentum.
Norstadt emphasized their legacy, stating, "The Kickers, they were a level higher than every other team in the United States. We had some good players on that team."
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