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The MetroStars have acquired defender Thomas Dooley from the Columbus Crew in exchange for defender Mike Duhaney. Dooley, who has 81 caps with the U.S. and played in the ’94 and ’98 World Cups, had fallen out with Crew coach Tom Fitzgerlad. He will join the MetroStars Feb. 1 for Spring Training in Fort Lauderdale, […]

Young attacker in search of a club can leave Germany at the end of the season “I want to get out of Germany. I’ve been there four years and have had four different coaches, and it hasn’t worked out.” – Jovan Kirovski As the young man with the polemical past played 10 minutes against Iran, […]

All reserved seats for the Gold Cup will be available through Ticketmaster in each of the three venues with prices for each of the doubleheaders as low as $25. General Admission tickets for Miami begin at $16. San Diego and Los Angeles General Admission tickets begin at $20. In Miami: Call Ticketmaster: Dade County (305) […]

The U.S. U-23s lost their second game on their Portuguese tour, falling to Estoril of the First Division, 1-0. They lost their first game to Portugal’s U-23 team on a penalty kick. They lost the Estoril game on an own goal. Jan. 26 in Lisbon Estoril (Portugal) 1 USA U-23s 0. Goal: Own goal 62. […]

With the top selection in hand, MetroStars hope ZambranoÆs knack for scouting brings better fortune Octavio Zambrano is thrilled to have the first pick in FebruaryÆs MLS ôSuperdraft,ö but he knows one pick alone does not stack his hand as he begins the task of rebuilding the leagueÆs most maligned franchise. The MetroStarsÆ coach said […]

Former MetroStars coach Alfonso Mondelo is MLS’s new Director of Player Development and head coach of the U.S. Pro-40, the MLS development team that competes in the A-League. In addition to guiding the Project-40 players through the 2000 A-League season, Mondelo, 41, will serve as director of player development and will pilot the scouting program […]

The U.S. U-23 team lost to Portugal’s U-23 team, 1-0, in a friendly played Jan. 25 in Alverca, Portugal. The Portuguese, who were eliminated from Olympic qualifying in Europe’s round of 16, scored on a penalty kick in the 65th minute after U.S. defender Chad McCarty got tangled with a Portugal player in the box. […]

Soccer America currently has a job opening for someone interested in the position of Associate Editor working primarily on SoccerAmerica.com. This will be one of several positions to be created in connection with the expansion of SoccerAmerica.com over the next few months. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact Managing Editor […]

Joseph Lam San Jose, Calif. I’ve just learned that the Rochester Rhinos are proposing a new 20,000-seat stadium. I was wondering if the Rhinos are a strong candidate to join MLS since so far they’ve demonstrated that they can compete against MLS teams (they beat the Colorado Rapids 2-0 to win the U.S. Open Cup) […]

Reyna: ‘I’m not worried about it’ U.S. midfielder Claudio Reyna believes the rapprochement between his club and country is firm. SOCCER AMERICA: You’ll be leaving Glasgow Rangers next month to play in the Gold Cup. Aren’t you concerned this will cause a recurrence of the problems you had in Germany? CLAUDIO REYNA: At Leverkusen, I […]

Chicago Fire forward Frank Klopas has retired. The Chicago product will remain with the Fire, joining the coaching staff as strength and conditioning specialist, and will also be involved in many of the team’s community affairs. “It’s very sad, having to say good-bye to a life-long career,” said the 33-year-old Klopas. “I’m thankful for all […]

The Columbus Crew named Jim Smith its new general manager Jan. 25, replacing Jamey Rootes. Smith spent the past four years as an associate athletic director at Ohio State University. He began at OSU in January 1996 as director of marketing and promotions and moved on to director of marketing and communications in March 1998. […]

The Columbus Crew named Jim Smith its new general manager Jan. 25, replacing Jamey Rootes. Smith spent the past four years as an associate athletic director at Ohio State University. He began at OSU in January 1996 as director of marketing and promotions and moved on to director of marketing and communications in March 1998. […]

Notre Dame men’s head coach Mike Berticelli died of a heart attack Jan. 25 at the age of 48. Berticelli had a career mark of 291-135-42, winning back-to-back NCAA Division III titles at UNC Greensboro in 1982 and 1983. He then spent six years as head coach at Old Dominion (76-27-16) before moving to Notre […]

The U.S. under-23 team will face three teams in Portugal before returning to Florida for competition against MLS clubs involved in spring training. The U-23s will face Portugal’s U-23 team (Jan. 25), Portuguese First Division club Estoril on Jan. 27 and German Second Division club Offenbach Kickers on Jan. 30. Following the Portugal tour, the […]

USA-IRAN (1-1) Brad Friedel (6). A bit reluctant to leave his line early in the match, and may have been a step too deep before charging quickly on first goal. His dive at the feet of Azizi kept the score at 1-0 as the U.S. defense was reeling. Held his ground to deny Mahdavikia at […]

Chris Core New Orleans, La. In a previous issue of Soccer America there was mention of an A-League teamÆs affiliation with an professional club in Europe. What team was that? Poul Swain The Seattle Sounders have established an exchange program with the German Bundesliga’s Werder Bremen. Initially, Bremen sent over Alexander Nouri, who played with […]

Spanish-language networks Univision and Galavision will each broadcast four live matches at the Gold Cup 2000. Galavision will broadcast the opening match in Miami, Fla., between the United States and Haiti on Feb. 12, and three other first-round games, while Univision will show a first-round game on Feb. 13, quarterfinal matches Feb. 19 and Feb. […]

Arnie Peltzer New York, N.Y. Why don’t you spell out what the U.S. Soccer leadership has against Lauren Gregg? U.S. Soccer is not entitled to the confidentiality of a private commercial concern. They have a special obligation to the American soccer public. Soccer America should have been able to get to the bottom of this. […]

Laurie Sullivan Dallas, Texas Do you know of any software, books, info, etc. about setting up a youth soccer tournament? I have searched the Web and am drawing a blank. Monroe Bryant and Mike Woitalla: Laurie, Soccer AmericaÆs biweekly Youth Soccer Letter often features stories and helpful hints on youth tournaments. In fact, the Jan. […]

Probably the most skillful player ever to wear the U.S. jersey, Hugo Perez earned 73 caps and scored 13 goals for the United States. A native of El Salvador who immigrated to Los Angeles at age 11, he made his NASL debut at 19 in 1982, three years after signing a pro contract, and won […]

One has to feel just a little bit sorry for April Heinrichs. The new U.S. women’s national team coach has been placed in a no-win situation. She’s been given the task of leading the United States in defense of its Olympic title at the 2000 Sydney Games in September. Before that, Heinrichs will have to […]

Rob Coulter Tustin, Calif.. I am so disgusted with the women’s national team situation, and the selection of April Heinrichs over Lauren Gregg as coach just nauseates me. Granted Heinrichs was captain in the ’91 Cup, but she only has 40 something caps and I don’t think she has recent international experience. Julie Foudy, Michelle […]

U.S. coach Bruce Arena has selected 25 players as candidates to make the final roster for the U.S. match against Chile in Coquimbo, Chile, on Jan. 29. The preliminary roster includes the return of Eddie Pope (D.C. United) and Robin Fraser (Los Angeles), who missed the opening training camp of 2000 in Claremont, Calif. Pope, […]

United States U-17 World Cup player Bobby Convey became the youngest player to ever sign a MLS contract (16 years, 8 months) when MLS announced a round of Project-40 signings Jan. 20 Also joining the youth development program are: Nick Garcia, a defender for 1999 and 1998 NCAA Division I champion Indiana and member of […]