Alan Prampin
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Alan Prampin is a former U.S. soccer forward
who spent one season in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
, one in the USISL and four in Major League Soccer
. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
.
where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1990 to 1993. He was selected as a third team All American in 1991, a first team All American
in 1992 and second team in 1993.
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
in 1994. He then spent the 1995 season with the Raleigh Flyers of USISL. In February 1996, the Kansas City Wiz of Major League Soccer
selected Prampin in the tenth round (96th overall) of the Inaugural Player Draft
. On December 15, 1996, the Wiz traded Prampin and a third round supplemental draft pick to the Tampa Bay Mutiny
for Steve Pittman
. Prampin led the team with assists in 1998 and was named Tampa Bay Mutiny Honda Most Valuable Player. He was named Tampa Bay Mutiny's Humanitarian of the Year for his work in the community.He remained with the Mutiny until he retired in 2000.
. His first was a 2-2 tie with El Salvador
on March 23, 1993 when he came on for Cobi Jones
in the 89th minute. His second game was two days later, a 4-1 loss to Honduras
. He again came on for Cobi Jones
, this time in the 83rd minute.http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usa-intres-det90.html
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who spent one season in the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
, one in the USISL and four in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
.
College
Prampin attended Southern Methodist UniversitySouthern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1990 to 1993. He was selected as a third team All American in 1991, a first team All American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
in 1992 and second team in 1993.
Professional career
Prampin played extensively with the U.S national B team in 1992 and 1993. However, he turned professional with the Dallas SidekicksDallas Sidekicks
The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams, either indoor or outdoor, in the United States, based in Dallas, Texas, and operating from 1984 until suspending operations following the 2004 season. The team was founded as a member of the original Major Indoor...
of the Continental Indoor Soccer League
Continental Indoor Soccer League
The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...
in 1994. He then spent the 1995 season with the Raleigh Flyers of USISL. In February 1996, the Kansas City Wiz of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
selected Prampin in the tenth round (96th overall) of the Inaugural Player Draft
1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
The MLS Inaugural Player Draft, held before Major League Soccer's initial 1996 season, distributed players who had already graduated from college to the league's ten inaugural teams. The draft occurred on February 6 and 7, 1996...
. On December 15, 1996, the Wiz traded Prampin and a third round supplemental draft pick to the Tampa Bay Mutiny
Tampa Bay Mutiny
The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in...
for Steve Pittman
Steve Pittman
Steve Pittman is a retired American soccer defender who spent most of his career in the Scottish leagues. He also played professionally in the United States with Major Indoor Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer...
. Prampin led the team with assists in 1998 and was named Tampa Bay Mutiny Honda Most Valuable Player. He was named Tampa Bay Mutiny's Humanitarian of the Year for his work in the community.He remained with the Mutiny until he retired in 2000.
National team
Prampin earned two caps with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. His first was a 2-2 tie with El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
on March 23, 1993 when he came on for Cobi Jones
Cobi Jones
Cobi N'Gai Jones is a retired American soccer player who formerly served as assistant coach with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer , with whom he had been involved as a player and coach since the team's inaugural season in 1996...
in the 89th minute. His second game was two days later, a 4-1 loss to Honduras
Honduras national football team
The Honduran national football team, nicknamed Los Catrachos, La Bicolor or La H, is the national team of Honduras and is controlled by the Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras...
. He again came on for Cobi Jones
Cobi Jones
Cobi N'Gai Jones is a retired American soccer player who formerly served as assistant coach with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer , with whom he had been involved as a player and coach since the team's inaugural season in 1996...
, this time in the 83rd minute.http://www.rsssf.com/tablesu/usa-intres-det90.html