Monthly Archives: May 2000

Ray Hudson inspired Miami to three straight wins and, today, inspired the Fusion to make him the head coach through the end of the season. Hudson replaced Ivo Wortmann, who was fired on May 8. Eric Eichmann, who joined the coaching staff with Hudson, will continue to serve as an assistant coach. “Ray has provided […]

The much-anticipated trade of Roy Myers finally took place, when Los Angeles swapped the Costa Rican midfielder for MetroStars midfielder Brian Kelly. The Galaxy now has a foreigner spot open for Mexican star Luis Hernandez, who was acquired by the league on May 16. Hernandez is expected to make his L.A. debut in the May […]

Year after year we run stories about young Americans who ventured to Germany for soccer glory. Most, not all, point out or complain about the intensity of the German lifestyle. So many rules. So much seriousness. It reminds me of a sign I saw on a beautiful field in Hamburg when I was a young […]

Dana Straalsund Richland, Wash. My coach and I got in an argument. I said a player cannot kick the ball if they are “down.” He says its OK. Please let me know! If I win I get a pizza! Mike Woitalla: Tell your coach bon appTtit and give him a pizza. As long as youÆre […]

Gerard Lagos factored in all four of his team’s goals in a 4-0 win by the Minnesota Thunder over Indiana to earn this weekÆs A-League Player of the Week Award. In the opener for both teams in Group 3 of U.S. Open Cup qualifying, the 30-year-old forward provided the game-winning assist on Morgan Zeba’s goal […]

When the groups were formed for the A-LeagueÆs new U.S. Open Cup qualifying format, some onlookers dubbed Group 6, with Hershey, Hampton Roads and Richmond, the “Group of Death.” But, with Richmond losing its dynamic duo of forwards Onandi Lowe and Gary Glasgow and Hampton Roads keeping virtually the same team that produced a 15-13 […]

D.C. draft pick Armstrong opts for Europe Stephen Armstrong, D.C. United’s second pick in the 2000 MLS SuperDraft and the 13th player selected overall in the draft, informed D.C. United and MLS today that he has chosen to pursue a professional career in Europe and will not be signing a contract with MLS. Armstrong had […]

Sat., June 3 USA vs. South Africa Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 4 p.m. ET ABC Ticket information: 703-478-6600, 703-551-4340 Washington, D.C.; 410-729-1100 Sun., June 4 Ireland vs. Mexico Chicago Solider Field 4:30 p.m. CT Telemundo Ticket information:888-MLS-FIRE Tue., June 6 USA vs. Ireland Foxboro Stadium Foxboro, Massachusetts 8 p.m. ET ESPN Ticket information:877-GET-REVS Wed., June […]

With a full complement of players available after the close of the European league seasons, Bruce Arena is able to assemble his strongest roster since taking over as national team head coach in October 1998 for the upcoming Nike U.S. Cup. Eleven of the 22 players currently play professionally in Europe, with the balance of […]

W-League seeks developmental pact with WUSA (or WMLS) The planned start next year of a Division I professional women’s league will alter how the W-League goes about its business, but its position on a transforming landscape is anybody’s guess. United Soccer Leagues Commissioner Francisco Marcos, whose organization includes the two-tiered W-League, has met several times […]

Soccer America Magazine is preparing its first Internet Soccer Guide to be published this summer, and we want to know about your fantasy soccer league experiences. What is your favorite soccer fantasy league? What do you like about the league — the strategy involved, how the information is presented and updated, how the league is […]

Opening comments by MetroStars general manager Nick Sakiewicz “I’m really looking forward to this game. I’d like to say to Tim Hankinson that I’m sorry we did such a good job last season [in Tampa Bay]. I’m very excited about the direction that the MetroStars are going. We’ve had our ups and downs this year, […]

New England’s Ecuadorian forward Eduardo Hurtado has been transferred to Ecuadorian First Division club Liga Universitaria de Quito. “We are sad to see Eduardo leave without having performed to his full potential with the team,” Revolution coach Fernando Clavijo said. “We wish him great success with his new club.” Hurtado was orginally claimed off waivers […]

There has been much talk about the battle between MLS and WUSA to launch a women’s pro league. The W-League, which now consists of W-1 and W-2 leagues comprising 36 teams, has just kicked off its sixth season. With so much focus on the prospects of a women’s professional league, Soccer America spoke to four […]

Soccer America MagazineÆs MLS Team of the Week from games played May 10-13. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando (1) Miami Defenders Pablo Mastroeni (2) Miami Lubos Kubik (3) Chicago Peter Vermes (1) Kansas City Midfielders Jorge Rodriguez (1) Dallas Carlos Valderrama (3) Tampa Bay Mauricio Ramos (1) New England Matt McKeon (2) Kansas City Forwards Mamadou Diallo […]

MLS acquired Mexican national team star Luis Hernandez from Mexican First Division club, Tigres. The 31-year-old striker was allocated to Los Angeles and will make his Galaxy debut in the May 20 clash with D.C. United at the Rose Bowl, pending a successful physical examination. The Galaxy — with Mauricio Cienfuegos (El Salvador), Simon Elliott […]

‘I am looking forward’ Thomas Dooley came back from injury in time to play in midfield against his former club in a 2-0 Metros win at Columbus May 6. SOCCER AMERICA: What was the reaction from the Columbus fans when you were introduced? THOMAS DOOLEY: It was beautiful. Most of them know the situation, that […]

U.S. under-21 women’s national team coach Jillian Ellis will take her squad on its first international trip of 2000 when the team travels to France from May 19-29 for three matches, which will serve as early preparation for the Nordic Cup. Ellis will bring eight players currently participating in the senior U.S. women’s Olympic Residency […]

U.S. under-18 boys national team coach George Gelnovatch has called in 22 players for a week-long training camp with the U.S. Under-17 national team at Bollettieri Sports Academy in Bradenton, Fla. The U-18s are scheduled to play the Florida ODP ’82s today (May 15), the Bradenton Academics (USL-PDL) on Wednesday (May 17) and the U.S. […]

Lopsided victory in Colorado helps morale while supporting Rongen’s preaching of patience Richie Williams didn’t know where the ball had gone. In a reflex effort to send the ball skyward, the D.C. United midfielder had inadvertently sent it spiraling over the outstretched arm of his goalkeeper, Mark Simpson. Williams looked in several directions before realizing […]

Goalkeeper Jennifer Branam will replace Briana Scurry on the U.S. women’s national team roster for the Pacific Cup in Australia after Scurry was ruled out because of shin splints.

Benny Waltz Birmingham, Ala. What is the correct penalty for a team playing with more than 11 players for several minutes before the infraction is noticed? Mike Woitalla: IÆll start off Benny, by saying, that the referee, the refereeÆs assistants and coaches (or assistant coaches) of both teams should count the number of players on […]

U.S. women’s national team head coach April Heinrichs chose her 18-player roster for the USA’s trip to the inaugural Pacific Cup in Australia. The tournament runs from May 31 to June 11 and will be held in three cities: Canberra, Sydney and Newcastle. Originally an eight-team tournament, the format was adapted after the withdrawal of […]

The question came quickly, as soon as my seatmate on the plane learned I was a soccer writer. ôSo how long will it be before soccer gets popular in the U.S.?ö he asked. The man looked like a player himself: early 30s, trim, fit. He lives in Denver ù one of 12 MLS cities. I […]

Powerful Portland forward uses Olympic experiences as inspiration for self-improvement As a recent high-school graduate, Conor Casey knew he might attract some looks while playing with the U.S. U-23 team in the Pan-American Games last summer. As it turned out, the most important eyes opened were his own. Casey, a powerful forward machine, had bulldozed […]