Monthly Archives: October 2000

As witnessed by SA editors Will Kuhns and Ridge Mahoney in Columbus Tuesday, the following players are in camp for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifying match against Costa Rica. (U.S. Soccer has not released the U.S. training camp roster.) Goalkeepers: Brad Friedel, Kasey Keller, Tony Meola.* Defenders: Jeff Agoos, Gregg Berhalter, Carlos Llamosa, Eddie Pope, Greg […]

The following is the Soccer America Men’s Top 20 covering games through Oct. 8. Team Record LastWeek 1. Connecticut 9-1-1 2 2. Portland 8-1-2 5 3. SMU 10-2-0 7 4. Stanford 9-1-1 4 5. UCLA 8-1-0 1 6. North Carolina 10-2-0 9 7. Washington 8-3-0 12 8. Indiana 9-3-0 11 9. Clemson 7-2-1 8 10. […]

The following is Soccer America Magazine’s Women’s Top 20 covering games through Oct. 8. Team Record Last Week 1. Notre Dame 13-0-0 1 2. Nebraska 14-0-0 3 3. North Carolina 11-1-0 4 4. Washington 11-1-0 8 5. UCLA 9-1-1 5 6. Hartford 10-1-0 6 7. Penn State 12-2-1 7 8. Clemson 12-1-0 2 9. California […]

MetroStars general manager Nick Sakiewicz announced that Chris Brienza has joined the organization in the newly created role of vice president, media relations. Brienza, 35, will oversee the team’s efforts in reaching out to the sports and business media on both a local and national level. He spent most of the previous 11 years working […]

Tom Adams El Dorado Hills, Calif. Can you explain the concept of “relegating” teams between (leagues) divisions? Is it same in all countries? Will the MLS use it when it’s at full strength? It can make the bottom-half competition more exciting than the top. Mike Woitalla: The relegation-promotion system that is used throughout the world […]

JosuT Vallejo Brawley, Calif. Will the USA friendly against Mexico on Oct. 25 count as one of the games Claudio Reyna and Bruce Arena have to miss because of their suspensions? Mike Woitalla: If such suspensions could be served during friendly games, a federation could quickly schedule some more to get players eligible for World […]

Honda Most Valuable Player Mamadou Diallo (Tampa Bay) Clint Mathis (MetroStars) Tony Meola (Kansas City) BIC Defender of the Year Joe Addo (Tampa Bay) Robin Fraser (Los Angeles) Peter Vermes (Kansas City) Aquafina Goalkeeper of the Year Scott Garlick (Tampa Bay) Kevin Hartman (Los Angeles) Tony Meola (Kansas City) Coach of the Year Bob Bradley […]

(Through Oct. 1) POINTS PER GAME Player, School Class GP G A P PPG 1 Meredith Florance, North Carolina Sr. 12 15 5 35 2.92 1 Tammy Waine, Auburn Jr. 12 16 3 35 2.92 3 Emily Turgeon, Furman Fr. 13 12 13 37 2.85 4 Faith Stewart, Wofford So. 10 11 6 28 2.80 […]

Behavior in defeat reveals more than conduct after victory. So Brandi Chastain’s on-field MSNBC interview moments after the U.S. women lost the gold medal gave the world an excellent chance to pass judgment on the woman whose shirt-shedding created the most lasting image of the Americans’ 1999 Women’s World Cup victory. Chastain hailed the quality […]

After a strong regular season, Tampa Bay keeper Scott Garlick and his teammates once again were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. SOCCER AMERICA: Tampa Bay scored 62 goals during the regular season, but lost 1-0 to the Galaxy in the first playoff game. What happened? SCOTT GARLICK: When we didnÆt get […]

Executive of the Year Curt Johnson (Kansas City) Kevin Payne (D.C. United) Nick Sakiewicz (MetroStars) Andy Swift (Dallas) ACE Athletic Trainer of the Year Amy Baer (Columbus) Holly Karol (Tampa Bay) Bruce Morgan (San Jose) Chet North (Kansas City) Public Relations Executive of the Year Gabe Gabor (Miami) Ben Grossman (Colorado) Tracey Judd (Tampa Bay) […]

(Through Oct. 1) POINTS PER GAME Player, School Class GP G A P PPG 1 Jorge Martinez, San Jose St. SR 9 11 6 28 3.11 2 R.J. Kaszuba, Dayton SR 9 12 3 27 3.00 3 Byron Carmichael, Marshall SO 11 15 1 31 2.82 4 Evan Bruno, Lehigh SO 9 11 3 25 […]

Landon Donovan may be the greatest young talent American soccer has ever produced, but U.S. coach Clive Charles used him reluctantly in the Olympics. A frustrated father, the star of the future, and Clive Charles’ reluctance to change a lineup that brought his team stunning success added up to a wee bit of controversy as […]

Colorado Rapids president Roy Kline has resigned to pursue other business interests. San Jose Earthquakes general manager Lynne Meterparel will be leaving her team after MLS Cup 2000 to pursue other opportunities. “I have had a tremendous experience working here with the soccer community of Northern California,” Meterparel said. “… It is now time for […]

Captain Brian DunsethÆs ôultimate sacrificeö opened the door for Danny Califf, who was the AmericansÆ best defender in Australia. Danny Califf arrived in Australia expecting to cheer on his teammates, ready to step in should injury or suspension sideline one of the U.S. teamÆs starting central defenders. Instead, he was the key man in the […]

POSITION/PLAYER G Lori Nelson (Stony Brook) (1) Returned from injury to stop PK in Lehigh win D Tami Pivnick (California) (2) Free kick sets up winner vs. Colorado College D Amy Sauer (Stanford) (1) SCU tourney MVP hits winner vs. Weber St. M Gina Castellano (Baylor) (1) 86th-minute winner stuns Texas A&M M Joline Charlton […]

The following are quotes from the Oct. 3 MLS conference call featuring Chicago Fire forward Josh Wolff and MetroStars goalkeeper Mike Ammann. Ammann’s Opening Comments I would like to congratulate Josh on his fine performance in the Olympics. It was great to see the U.S. perform well over there, they did all of us Americans […]

POSITION/PLAYER G Jeff Stoklosa (St. JohnÆs) (1) Shut out UConn after missing five games D Chris Gbandi (Connecticut) (1) Defense posted 2 shutouts; had PK goal D McNeil Cronin (Furman) (1) Had 2 assists as Clemson tourney star M Pat Noonan (Indiana) (1) Goal and assist in 3-2 win over Penn State M Lars Lyssand […]

U.S. coach Bruce Arena was impressed with the U.S. Olympic teamÆs performance, but besides John OÆBrien and maybe Ben Olsen, he doesnÆt plan on calling those players in for the Oct. 11 qualifier against Costa Rica. SOCCER AMERICA: What are your general impressions of the Olympic tournament? How would you compare it to the 1996 […]

The following is Soccer America Magazine’s Women’s Top 20 covering games through Oct. 1. Team Record Last Week 1. Notre Dame 11-0-0 1 2. Clemson 12-0-0 2 3. Nebraska 12-0-0 3 4. North Carolina 11-1-0 4 5. UCLA 8-1-0 5 6. Hartford 8-1-0 6 7. Penn State 10-2-1 7 8. Washington 9-1-0 8 9. California […]

Tom Horan Deville, La. I have just read of the FIFA actions against Claudio Reyna and Bruce Arena. Will the USSF ever have the guts to demand fair treatment and officiating when the United States men’s national team plays a Latin American squad? I am certain that I am not the only one who notices […]

Principal Americans Croatia Erik Kuster, Cakonec (D1) started (54 min.) vs. Cibalia (1-0) England Ian Feuer, Wimbledon (D1) DNP vs. Stockport (2-0) Marcus Hahnemann, Fulham (D1) DNP at Bolton Wanderers (2-0) Eddie Lewis, Fulham (D1) DNP at Bolton Wanderers (2-0) Brian McBride, Preston North End (D1) DNP vs. Crystal Palace (2-0) Joe-Max Moore, Everton (PL) […]

The following is Soccer America Magazine’s Men’s Top 20 covering games through Oct. 1. Team Record Last Week 1. UCLA 8-0-0 1 2. Connecticut 7-1-1 2 3. St. JohnÆs 8-1-1 4 4. Stanford 8-0-1 6 5. Portland 7-1-2 8 6. Furman 9-1-0 9 7. SMU 8-2-0 10 8. Clemson 7-2-0 11 9. North Carolina 8-2-0 […]

Clive Charles owes a debt to Major League Soccer for the historic success of his U.S. Olympic team. But for MLS, thereÆs no way the United States would have done as well. What does MLS gain from the success of the U.S. Olympians? The march to Sydney generated a lot of favorable press for the […]

Here are the candidates for the 10th annual Missouri Athletic Club Collegiate Player of the Year award, which is the official NSCAA/adidas award for Division I players. The winner will be selected by a vote of NSCAA-member Division I coaches and will be honored at an awards banquet at the Missouri Athletic Cup on Jan. […]