Monthly Archives: January 1997

Vance Sharpe Denver What’s the process behind these online Q&A sessions? How do you choose the questions? Do you answer every question you get? Pete Bailey: We try to answer as many questions as we can — I’d say around 95%. For our posted Q&A sessions, we usually select questions that we think will be […]

Jan. 22 in Pasadena, Calif. USA 1 Denmark 4. Goals: Moore 45; P. Pedersen 16, 26, 45, 54. USA — Friedel (Dodd, 46), Calichman, Agoos, Lalas, Burns, Moore, Reyna, Ralston (Kreis, 57), Jones, Kirovski (Radosavljevic, 63), Lassiter (McBride, 31). Denmark — Krogh, Colding, Hemmingsen, P. Nielsen, Jessen, U. Pedersen (Tofting, 71), Thygesen, Steen Nielsen (Daugaard, […]

The Kansas City Wizards have acquired Scottish international defender Richard Gough, in a transfer from Glasgow Rangers of the Scottish Premier Division. Gough will join Kansas City at the conclusion of the 1996-97 Scottish season in May as the Wizards’ 1997 MLS player allocation. He has led Rangers to eight straight Scottish titles, and is […]

The San Jose Clash has acquired midfielder Shawn Medved from D.C. United, the team announced Jan. 22. In exchange for Medved, who scored a dramatic, 82nd-minute equalizer to force overtime in MLS Cup ’96, San Jose agreed to switch positions with D.C. United in the second round of the MLS Supplemental Draft. San Jose gives […]

Per Pedersen has scored a hat trick in the first half as Denmark leads 3-1 over the U.S. after 45 minutes of play. The U.S. has had plenty of possession, but the Danes have countered well, using the long ball to set up scoring chances. Pedersen hit his first goal in the 14th minute, and […]

All four NCAA semifinalists are represented here, though North Carolina dominates the SA team after rolling to another championship. Justi Baumgardt (Portland) midfielder junior Playmaker was semifinalist’s top scorer (13 goals, 13 assists) Cindy Daws (Notre Dame) midfielder senior School’s all-time leading scorer led Irish to third straight final Nel Fettig (North Carolina) sweeper junior […]

MLS has announced the signing of Argentine First Division player Daniel Peinado. The defensive midfielder will be assigned to the Dallas Burn. Peinado, 29, is a 10-year veteran of Argentine professional soccer. He began his career with Estudiantes de la Plata in 1986. He spent seven years with the club (where he was a teammate […]

Here are the eleven-man lineups that will take the field for the USA-Denmark match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. USA — Friedel, Calichman, Burns, Agoos, Lalas, Jones, Kirovski, Reyna, Ralston, Moore, Lassiter. Denmark — Krogh, Colding, P. Pedersen, Hemmingsen, Thygesen, P. Nielsen, Steen Nielsen, Nedergaard, Jessen, U. Pedersen, S. Andersen.

Jan. 22 in Pasadena, Calif. Mexico 0 Peru 0. Referee: Esse Baharmast (USA). Att.: 17,342. Final U.S. Cup ’97 Standings Team GP W T L GF GA P Mexico 3 2 1 0 5 1 7 Denmark 3 2 0 1 7 5 6 Peru 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 USA 3 0 […]

Features U.S. Can’t Find Goal As Mexico Steals Show By Duncan Irving Hejduk Enjoys Surf And Turf By Duncan Irving The MLS Juggling Act Returns To America By Ridge Mahoney Clay Berling: A Modern Day Zwingli By C. Clifford McCrath English Trial Closes In On Match-Fixers Teenager Raul Takes Center Stage At Real Madrid Columns […]

The following is the roster for the U.S. national team trip to China Jan. 24-Feb. 2: Goalkeepers — Mark Dodd (Dallas Burn), Brad Friedel (Columbus Crew). Defenders — Mike Burns (New England Revolution), Dan Calichman (Los Angeles Galaxy), Ramiro Corrales (San Jose Clash; U.S. U-20s), Alexi Lalas (New England Revolution), Carlos Parra (U.S. U-20s), Steve […]

Honor Award Clay Berling, Soccer America. Jeffrey Award College: Theodore H. Barclay, Denison. High School: Miller A. Bugliari, The Pingry School (N.J.). Youth: Tom Fleck, Idaho Youth Soccer Association. Letters of Commendation Bruce Arena, U.S. Olympic men’s team and D.C. United; Tony DiCicco, U.S. women’s Olympic gold-medal team; Gene Chyzowych, Maplewood (N.J.) Columbia High School; […]

In the words of young star Ronald Gomez, Costa Rica has struck another autogol. The Costan Rican federation, which has a history of turmoil, pulled another one when it fired popular national team coach Valdeir “Badu” Vieira a month after he led the Ticos to the final round of World Cup qualifying in CONCACAF’s Hexagonal. […]

The National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s highest award is the Honor Award. This year’s winner — announced at the awards dinner at the NSCAA’s 50th annual convention in Nashville, Tenn. — is Soccer America chairman and founder Clay Berling, the first non-player, coach or referee to receive the award, which is voted upon by […]

Brazilian Ronaldo has been named the FIFA 1996 Player of the Year. The Barcelona star received 329 points in a vote of over 100 national team coaches. Last year’s winner, George Weah of Liberia and AC Milan, was runner-up with 140 points, while Alan Shearer of England and Newcastle finished third with 123 points.

The 1997 A-League schedule has been announced. Each team will play a total of 28 games — two against each of the other 11 teams in their conference, two against their closest geographical rival (in most cases), and the remaining four against any A-League team in or out of conference. The 1997 conference and divisional […]

Colorado The Rapids will gather Feb. 1 to start doing community appearances and some light training. Official preseason training begins Feb. 15, when the team will head to Mexico, in all probability Guadalajara. The Rapids move on to Orlando, Fla., March 6 to continue training there. They return to Colorado March 20. Columbus The Crew […]

Jan. 19 in Pasadena, Calif. Denmark 2 Peru 1. Goals: S. Andersen 9, Colding 81; Carty 51. Att.: n/a.

Jan. 19 in Pasadena, Calif. USA 0 Mexico 2. Goals: Zaguinho 3, Garcia Aspe 68. USA — Friedel, Burns, Agoos, Lalas, Jones, Kirovski, Vasquez, Kreis, Reyna, Moore, McBride. Subs: Preki for Vasquez in 52nd minute, Hejduk for Kreis in 59th, Lassiter for McBride in 64th, Calichman for Kirovski in 70th. Mexico — Rios, Suarez, Davino, […]

Mexico has defeated the USA 2-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. Mexico’s second goal was scored by Alberto Garcia Aspe in the 68th minute. After a steal and several quick and nifty passes, Garcia Aspe received the ball about 25 yards out, and his booming shot beat Brad Friedel to the upper left […]

Zaguinho’s 3rd minute goal is the only tally thus far as Mexico leads the USA 1-0 in their U.S. Cup ’97 match at the Rose Bowl. The Mexican forward beat the U.S. defense to run onto a fine long ball from Alberto Garcia Aspe. Zaguinho then continued down the left side of the box and […]

Here are the eleven-man lineups that will take the field for today’s USA vs. Mexico match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. USA — Friedel, Burns, Agoos, Vasquez, Lalas, Kreis, Reyna, Kirovski, Jones, Moore, McBride. Mexico — Rios, Suarez, Davino, Ramirez, Pardo, Coyote, Garcia Aspe, Galindo, Alfaro, Hermosillo, Zaguinho.

Kenya Brown College Park, Md. Since DC United has won the MLS Championship, one question has always lingered in my mind. When do they start to compete for a CONCACAF title? I know that there are a couple that United is eligible to play in, but I think the problem with these CONCACAF tournaments is […]

The following are the rosters for the 1997 Umbro Select College All-Star Soccer Classic, to be held Feb. 1-2 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Men’s Division II, III and NAIA Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6:00 p.m. (ET) East Squad Goalkeepers — Erik Hufnagle (Green Mountain), Rich Koczak (So. Connecticut). Defenders — Jim Finnerty (SUNY-Fredonia), Leighton Main […]

Jan. 17 in San Diego, Calif. USA 0 Peru 1. Goal: Carty 8. USA — Friedel, Burns, Lalas, Agoos, Hejduk, Ralston, Reyna, Radosavljevic, Moore, McBride, Lassiter. Subs: Kirovski for Ralston in 55th minute, Kreis for Hejduk in 60th, Jones for Preki in 78th. Peru — Balerio, Dulante, Reynoso, Olivares, Solano, Serrano, Jayo, Maldonado, Pereda, Magallanes, […]