Eric Biefeld
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Eric Biefeld is a former U.S. soccer defender
. He played three seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance and one season in the American Professional Soccer League
. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
in 1986.
defender Joy Fawcett (née
Biefeld) grew up in Huntington Beach, California
. He played on the Edison High School
boy’s soccer team, later entering the teams Hall of Fame. After graduating from Edison in 1983, Biefeld entered UCLA. In his four seasons with the Bruins, he was a mainstay of the team’s defense, earning 1985 and 1986 team defensive MVP recognition and second team All American honors in 1986. In 1985, the Bruins won the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
.
of the Western Soccer Alliance (WSA). He spent four seasons with the Heat. In 1990, they played in the American Professional Soccer League
which was created by the merger of the WSA and American Soccer League
. The Heat folded following the 1990 season.
for the Miami Cup. He earned two caps at the tournament. In the first game, the U.S. played to a scoreless tie with Canada
on February 5, 1986, and a 1-1 tie with Uruguay
two days later.
and plays on the Los Angeles County Firefighter soccer team.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He played three seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance and one season in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. 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...
in 1986.
Youth and college
Biefeld, brother to U.S. women’s national teamUnited States women's national soccer team
The United States women's national soccer team represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. It is currently ranked first in the world...
defender Joy Fawcett (née
NEE
NEE is a political protest group whose goal was to provide an alternative for voters who are unhappy with all political parties at hand in Belgium, where voting is compulsory.The NEE party was founded in 2005 in Antwerp...
Biefeld) grew up in Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 189,992; making it the largest beach city in Orange County in terms of population...
. He played on the Edison High School
Edison High School, Huntington Beach
Edison High School is a secondary school located in Huntington Beach, California which first began operation in 1969. It is a part of the Huntington Beach Union High School District.-History:...
boy’s soccer team, later entering the teams Hall of Fame. After graduating from Edison in 1983, Biefeld entered UCLA. In his four seasons with the Bruins, he was a mainstay of the team’s defense, earning 1985 and 1986 team defensive MVP recognition and second team All American honors in 1986. In 1985, the Bruins won the NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
.
Los Angeles Heat
In 1987, Biefeld signed with the expansion Los Angeles HeatLos Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League...
of the Western Soccer Alliance (WSA). He spent four seasons with the Heat. In 1990, they played in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
which was created by the merger of the WSA and American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. The Heat folded following the 1990 season.
National team
In 1986, Biefeld was called up to 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...
for the Miami Cup. He earned two caps at the tournament. In the first game, the U.S. played to a scoreless tie with Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
on February 5, 1986, and a 1-1 tie with Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
two days later.
Post soccer career
Biefeld is currently a firefighter in La Mirada, CaliforniaLa Mirada, California
La Mirada is a city in southeast Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of the Gateway Cities. The population was 48,527 at the 2010 census, up from 46,783 at the 2000 census....
and plays on the Los Angeles County Firefighter soccer team.