The individuals most responsible for the dominating teams of the last 25 years ù when the college game truly came of age ù represent the best of the century. And Claudio Reyna, who led Virginia to titles in all three of his college seasons, was the best of the best.
Soccer America Men’s Player of the Century
Claudio Reyna
Virginia (1991-93)
Midfielder. Brought artistry to the field, three championships to Virginia.
Brad Friedel
UCLA (1990-92)
Goalkeeper. Bruin stood tall in goal for UCLA in early ’90s.
Erik Imler
Virginia (1989-92)
Defender. The brilliant back was part of first three of five UVa titles.
Paul Caligiuri
UCLA (1982-83, 85-86)
Defender. Stalwart on UCLA’s first NCAA title team.
Adubarie Otorubio
Clemson (1981-84)
Defender. Tigers’ only three-time All-American was a road block in front of goal.
Andy Atuegbu
San Francisco (1974-77)
Midfielder. Named NCAA tournament MVP back-to-back in ’75 and ’76.
Mike Fisher
Virginia (1993-96)
Midfielder. Spectacular while notching 56 goals, 55 assists.
Bruce Murray
Clemson (1984-87)
Midfielder. Hit 40 goals and 40 assists; won two titles.
Angelo DiBernardo
Indiana (1976-78)
Forward. Laid groundwork for IU program that later won five titles.
Armando Betancourt
Indiana (1979-81)
Forward. Honduran magician went on to play in the 1982 World Cup.
Ken Snow
Indiana (1987-89)
Forward. Led Hoosiers to 1988 title and amassed a school-record 196 points.