George Meyer (soccer)
Encyclopedia
George Meyer is an American
former soccer coach who had two brief tenures as head coach of the United States men's national soccer team
, in 1957 and 1965. He also led the American team in its attempt to qualify for the 1964 Olympics
, managing to lose a game to Suriname
.
he also coached Chicago Mustangs
in 1968 and St. Louis Stars
in 1971.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former soccer coach who had two brief tenures as head coach of the United States men's national soccer 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 1957 and 1965. He also led the American team in its attempt to qualify for the 1964 Olympics
Football at the 1964 Summer Olympics
The football competition at the 1964 Summer Olympics started on October 11 and ended on October 23. Only one event, the men's tournament, was contested...
, managing to lose a game to Suriname
Suriname national football team
The Suriname national football team is the national team of Suriname and is controlled by the Surinaamse Voetbal Bond.Although the former Dutch colony is located in South America, it competes in CONCACAF, together with Guyana and French Guiana...
.
he also coached Chicago Mustangs
Chicago Mustangs
The Chicago Mustangs were an American professional soccer team based out of Chicago, Illinois that was a charter member of the United Soccer Association in 1967. The league was made up of teams imported whole from foreign leagues. The Chicago club was actually Cagliari Calcio from Italy...
in 1968 and St. Louis Stars
St. Louis Stars (soccer)
The St. Louis Stars were a soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri that played in the original NASL from 1967 to 1977.-History:The St. Louis Stars, founded in 1967 as a team in the NPSL were the first ever professional soccer team in St. Louis. The team was headed by Bob Hermann who later went on...
in 1971.