McBride signs long-term contract
Columbus striker Brian McBride has signed a new four-year contract with MLS, guaranteeing that he will remain a member of the Crew until at least the year 2000.
“I am glad this issue has gotten worked out, because I want to stay a member of the Crew,” McBride said. “The Crew is a great team and a great organization, and I wanted to remain in Columbus, because of the wonderful reception I have received from the fans and the media. Also, I wanted the opportunity to compete in what will be the finest soccer facility in the country in the year 2000.”
Exhibition Results
Kansas City defeated the Bermuda national team in Bermuda 4-0 on April 30 behind goals from Edmundo Rodriguez, Damian Silvera, Mark Chung, and Wizards reserve player Danny Barber…. Colorado played to a 2-2 tie against Air Force before 1,500 fans on April 30. Wolde Harris scored both goals for the Rapids, while Chris Cullen and Garrett Zindel tallied for Air Force…. New England and the A-League’s Connecticut Wolves drew 1-1 before 2,464 fans in New Britain, Conn. Former Revolution player Paulo Dos Santos put the Wolves ahead in the 27th minute, but Steve Klein equalized in the 56th minute, beating former Columbus goalie Bo Oshoniyi with his rebound of a Kevin Wylie miss.
Hurtado will be back for Los Angeles
Eduardo Hurtado, who played all 90 minutes in Ecuador’s 2-1 loss to Argentina on April 30, is expected to be in uniform May 2 when the Galaxy faces D.C. Untied at RFK Stadium. It is not yet known how much action “El Tanque” will see…. L.A. will be without Mauricio Cienfuegos (away with El Salvador’s national team) and Cobi Jones, who will miss the next two games with a hamstring injury.
TV Schedule for May 2 through May 4
| Date | Game | Kickoff (ET) | Television |
| May 2 | Los Angeles at D.C. United | 7:30 p.m. | Fox Sports West; HTS |
| May 3 | Kansas City at New England | 7:30 p.m. | SportsChannel-NE; KMCI-Kansas City |
| May 3 | Tampa Bay at Colorado | 9:00 p.m. | SportsChannel Florida |
| May 3 | Columbus at San Jose | 10:30 p.m. | FOX-TV Columbus |
| May 4 | Los Angeles at MetroStars | 3:00 p.m. | Univision |
| May 4 | D.C. United at Dallas | 5:00 p.m. | HTS |
Yellow Card Point Update
The following are players who have accumulated six or more yellow card points
| Name (Team) | Points |
| Steve Trittschuh (Colorado) | 8 |
| Brian McBride (Columbus) | 8 |
| Mark Santel (Dallas) | 8 |
| Tony Sanneh (D.C. United) | 8 |
| Matt McKeon (Kansas City) | 8 |
| Antony De Avila (MetroStars) | 8 |
| Ivan McKinley (Tampa Bay) | 8 |
| Chris Armas (Los Angeles) | 6 |
Active Roster Injury Update
Colorado — D Brian Bates (sprained ankle) is doubtful, F Jean Harbor (recovering from knee surgery) is probable.
Columbus — D Mike Clark (broken hand bone and torn hand ligaments) is questionable, F Pete Marino (strained hamstring) is probable.
Dallas — D Wade Webber (strained hamstring) is doubtful.
D.C. United — D Clint Peay (strained hamstring) and F Jaime Moreno (sprained ankle, bruised quadricep) are questionable; D Arnold Cruz (strained groin), D Carlos Llamosa (strained hamstring), D Eddie Pope (flu), M John Harkes (strained calf), M Tony Sanneh (strained hamstring), and M Richie Williams (bruised ankle) are probable.
Kansas City — D John Diffley (concussion/mouth laceration) is out; M Frank Klopas (strained adductor) is probable.
Los Angeles — M Cobi Jones (strained hamstring) is out; D Robin Fraser (strained thigh) is probable.
MetroStars — M Cris da Silva (strained hamstring) and M Miles Joseph (pulled groin) are questionable; D Joao Luiz (strained hamstring) is probable.
New England — F Joe-Max Moore (recovering from groin surgery) is questionable.
San Jose — F Eric Wynalda (strained groin) is probable.
Tampa Bay — D Derek Backman (torn ACL) is out’ D Frankie Hejduk (strained hamstring) and F Roy Lassiter (strained groin) are questionable; F Giuseppe Galderisi (knee soreness) is probable.