In MLS semifinal action, Coach Fernando Clavijo's Colorado takes on Steve Sampson's Los Angeles on Saturday (9 pm ET, live on Fox Soccer Channel). On Sunday, it's Coach Steve Nicol's New England hosting Dave Sarachan's Chicago (3 pm ET, live on ESPN2).
Coached a national team
Sampson (USA, 1995-98), Costa Rica (2002-03), Clavijo (Haiti, 2003-04).
Head coached in a World Cup
Sampson (USA, 1998).
Coached in an MLS Cup
Sarachan (2003, loss to San Jose), Nicol (2002, loss to Los Angeles).
Coached college soccer
Sarachan (Cornell, 1989-97), Sampson (Santa Clara, 1986-90).
Won a collegiate national title as coach
Sampson (Santa Clara, 1989).
Won a pro league title as coach
Clavijo (1997 Continental Indoor Soccer League with Seattle Seadogs)
Played pro ball
Nicol, Clavijo, Sarachan.
Played in a World Cup
Clavijo (USA, 1994), Nicol (Scotland, 1986).
Red-carded in a World Cup game
Clavijo (vs. Brazil, 1994)
Played in the European Cup
Nicol (Liverpool)
Born and raised abroad
Clavijo (Uruguay), Nicol (Scotland)