Soccer America Silver XI celebrity nominations

GK: Tony Meola

Comments: No question; automatic–the most well-know player from 1988-1994. (P.S. Campos may change all that!)

Field Players:

Tab Ramos

Comments: The most talented player ever to put on a US uniform.

Rick Davis

Comments: Captain America.

Alexi Lalas

Comments: Obvious choice!

Pele

Comments: Obvious choice!

Marcelo Balboa

Comments: Consistency deserves credit.

Kyle Rote Jr.

Comments: The first American ''star.''

Franz Beckenbauer

Comments: Obvious choice.

Cobi Jones

Comments: Lots of inspiration and the kids love him.

John Harkes

Comments: Success in Europe, good looks, etc.

Paul Caligiuri

Comments: One goal in T & T says it all.

Coach: Bora Milutinovic

Comments: Credibility!

In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, Soccer America honors the 11 players and one coach from the past 25 years who've had the most positive impact on U.S. soccer. They are the Soccer America Silver XI — announced Dec. 14 at the Soccer America FanZone in Richmond, Va.