Monthly Archives: December 1996

Jesse Van Saun scored in the 63rd minute to give St. John’s a 2-1 lead over Creighton in their semifinal match. Creighton defender Geoff Huber lost the ball in his own half to Ricardo Joseph of St. John’s. Joseph quickly passed the ball into the penalty area to Jimmy Buscemi, who faked out a defender […]

St. John’s and Creighton are tied 1-1 after 45 minutes of play in Richmond, Va. Despite persistent drizzle after a large rainstorm this morning, the match has been well-played. St. John’s had the better of play in the early going, with Wojtek Krakowiak causing problems for Creighton’s defense. However, as the half progressed, Johnny Torres […]

Ross Paule equalized for Creighton in the 33rd minute. Bluejay forward Johnny Torres made a long run from midfield to the edge of the penalty area, where he laid the ball off to his teammate. Paule then lifted the ball over the keeper from about ten yards out for the tying score.

Dec. 13 in Richmond, Va. St. John’s 2 Creighton 1. Goals: W. Krakowiak (Hickey) 26:50, Van Saun (Acquista, Buscemi) 63:58; Paule (Torres) 31:51. St. John’s — Braga, Daly, Wile, Miglioranzi, P. Krakowiak, Champagnie, Joseph, Hickey, Van Saun, Buscemi, W. Krakowiak. Subs: Acquista, Kulego, Cusano. Creighton — Epperson, Wright, Madeley, Renfurm, Mulrooney, Paule, Bernal, Deist, Martin, […]

Wojtek Krakowiak scored in the 27th minute to give St. John’s a 1-0 lead over Creighton in the first NCAA men’s semifinal in Richmond, Va. The Red Storm scored when English midfielder Ben Hickey’s shot from the edge of the penalty area was deflected by Creighton defender Marc Madeley into the path of the unmarked […]

St. John’s has defeated Creighton 2-1 in the first of two NCAA men’s semifinal matches in Richmond, Va. The Red Storm controlled the play for most of the second half, with Jesse Van Saun’s 64th minute strike proving to be the gamewinner. A last-ditch effort by Creighton produced a couple of good chances, but the […]

Creighton No. Name Pos. Yr. Hometown 00 Jon Epperson GK Jr. Denver, Colo. 0 Nick Abbott GK Fr. Santa Rosa, Calif. 1 Tom Zawislan GK Fr. Brampton, Ontario 2 David Wright D/MF Fr. Louisville, Ky. 4 Brad McTighe F Sr. Overland Park, Ks. 6 Marc Madeley D Jr. Austin, Texas 7 Zion Renfurm F Jr. […]

D.C. United’s Argentine defender Mario Gori has signed a lengthy contract extension with Major League Soccer, team GM Kevin Payne announced Dec. 11. The 23-year-old Gori was an integral part of D.C.’s championship run, starting all six post-season games and limiting Washington’s opponents to just seven goals. “We are very excited that Mario will be […]

Group A Dec. 10 in Abu Dhabi UAE 2 Indonesia 0. Goals: H. Ahmed 14, Al Talyani 65. Att.: 10,000. South Korea 0 Kuwait 2. Goals: Al-Houwaidi 60, Abdulaziz 87. Att.: 3,000. Final Standings Team GP W T L GF GA P *UAE 3 2 1 0 6 3 7 *Kuwait 3 1 1 1 […]

U.S. Soccer has announced that Mexico, Denmark, and Peru will join the USA in vying for U.S. Cup ’97. Here is the schedule for the tournament Date Match Venue Kickoff Jan. 17 USA vs. Peru Jack Murphy Stadium 7:00 p.m. (PT) Jan. 17 Mexico vs. Denmark Jack Murphy Stadium 9:15 p.m. (PT) Jan. 19 Peru […]

Antony De Avila, the diminutive Colombian international striker who made a successful late-season MLS debut in 1996, will be back with the MetroStars after signing a new two-year contract, team GM Charlie Stillitano announced. De Avila, known as “Pitufo” or “the Smurf”, was obtained by the club on Aug. 14, and proceeded to score six […]

FIFA has announced that the three finalists for its 1996 Player of the Year award are Ronaldo (Barcelona and Brazil), Alan Shearer (Newcastle and England), and George Weah (AC Milan and Liberia). A record 120 national team coaches chose their top three players in this year’s voting. Weah won the honor in 1995. The winner […]

Features The Rapid Rise Of Eddie Pope By Duncan Irving Does MLS Help Sell U.S. Teams? By Ridge Mahoney UNC Charlotte Leads Surprise Final Four Field By Steve Goldberg Norwegians Oust AC Milan From Champions League North Carolina Women Return To Top By Dean Caparaz Trapattoni Causes Klinsmann’s Discontent at Bayern Columns Soccer Talk — […]

First Team Pos. Name Year College GK Eric Hufnagle Senior Green Mountain D Lennard Cooke Junior Green Mountain D Kristan Jones Senior Rio Grande MF Jamie Beaudoin Senior Maine-Farmington MF Gary DuPlessis Junior Tiffin MF Alan Madden Junior Green Mountain F Thomas Andreasen Sophomore Rockhurst F Laughn Berthiaume Junior Maine-Farmington F Julio Blanco Sophomore Malone […]

FIRST TEAM Jen Zehr Jefferson Amy Koudelka Monroe Keisha Coombs Monroe Cynthia Mendel Hill Ginger Pringle Broward Maria Lara Brevard Lauren Vogt SUNY/Farmingdale Jen Ziegler Meramec Danielle Wade Florissant Valley Tara Mandela Ocean County Cassidie Dunbar Catonsville SECOND TEAM Sou Moussa Pima Diana Martino Finger Lakes Shannon Cromwell Genesee Sarah Johnson Monroe Elin Brask Brevard […]

U.S. Soccer denied rumors out of Mexico that Bora Milutinovic, the embattled Mexican national team coach, would return to the United States to coach the U.S. national team. “There is absolutely no truth to the rumors,” said U.S. Soccer secretary general Hank Steinbrecher. “We respect Bora very much and have followed his activity in Mexico, […]

FIRST TEAM Jamie Lumsden Burlington County Hector Orantes Ulster County Hector Vargas Prince George’s Grzegorz Wos Union County Petr Rais Montgomery Patrick Rhodes Holyoke David Nagy Raritan Valley Jason Robinson Herkimer Mike Sapsai Hudson Valley Joe DiMaggio Macomb Matt Tanzini Herkimer SECOND TEAM Dayne John Rockland Mike Ianelle Herkimer Slowomir Klimzcak Union County Jak Karl […]

FIRST TEAM Manoel Coehlo Mesa Daniel Balaguero Champlain Wojciech Kapuscik DuPage Henrik Dahlberg Tyler Bryan Spray Forest Park Matthew Steakley DeKalb James Martino Essex (N.J.) Aidan Byrne Mount Ida David Hayes Charles County Josue Sabillon Meridian Cesar Delgado Yavapai SECOND TEAM Steve Ybarra Yavapai Roger Chambers Monroe Ryan Phillips Richland Brandon Winn Allen County Paul […]

First Team Pos. Name Year College GK Joseph Eimer Junior Richard Stockton D David Cherosky Senior Hiram D Jim Finnerty Senior SUNY-Fredonia D Rob McOmish Senior Montclair State MF Wayne Albertyn Senior Kenyon MF Dan Pucci Junior Babson MF Clint Regier Junior Trinity (Texas) F Jason Cairns Junior College of New Jersey F Oscar Medina […]

First Team Pos. Name Year College GK Rich Koczak Senior Southern Connecticut D Glenn Francis Senior Mercyhurst D Mark Moore Junior New Hampshire College D Roger Palm Sophomore Tampa D Michael Petke Junior Southern Connecticut MF Shawn Boney Senior Southern Connecticut MF James May Senior Presbyterian MF David Siers Senior Wisconsin-Parkside MF Lee Williams Junior […]

Note: The top two teams in each group advance to the quarterfinals. Group A Dec. 7 in Abu Dhabi UAE 3 Kuwait 2. Goals: H. Ahmed 53, Al Talyani 55, B.Saad 80; Al-Houwaidi 9, 44. Att.: 15,000. Dec. 7 in Abu Dhabi South Korea 4 Indonesia 2. Goals: Kim Do Hoon 5, Hwang Sun Hong […]

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Dec. 8 in Barcelona Spain 4 Brazil 6. Goals: Pato 17, own goal 21, Vicentin 26, 39; Danilo 8, 23, Choco 16, Marcio 18, Vander 37, Manoel 39. Yellow cards: none. Referee: Li (China). Att.: 15,500 (sellout). Third Place Match Dec. 8 in Barcelona Russia 3 Ukraine 2

Dec. 8 in Charlotte, N.C. UNC Charlotte 3 Hartford 0. Goals: Own goal 7:07, Barker 43:51, Barker 57:00. Att.: n/a.

Dec. 8 in Fresno, Calif. Fresno State 0 Creighton 2. Goals: Torres (Martin) 17:59, Torres 58:27. Att.: 2,923.