National Soccer Hall of Fame
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The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a private, non-profit institution established in 1979 that honors soccer achievements in the United States
.
The United States National Soccer Team Players Association partnered with the Hall of Fame to create the Time In program, which honored people with a connection to soccer battling Leukemia
. Since the disease disproportionately targets children a majority of the honorees were youth soccer players.
Prior to the 2005 induction of the "Magnificent Five" individuals from the early and mid 20th century had been largely ignored. This change was brought about by the acquisition of a large volume of historical records relating to this period. These records combined with previously developed eligibility criteria led to the induction of Tommy Fleming
, Alex McNab
, Johnny Nelson
, Werner Nilsen and Fabri Salcedo
. The notable careers of these five players all took place prior to 1950. The "Magnificent Five" were inducted post-humously into the Hall of Fame in August 2005.
Sports Illustrated reported on September 4, 2009 that the Hall announced it would be closing to the public. It was open only on certain match days. As a result of financial difficulties the Hall of Fame cut six of its nine employees during that same month. The director of the Hall of Fame for almost 10 years, Jack Huckel, left his position on December 18, 2009. On February 10, 2010, it was announced that the Hall would close its facility, though inductions will continue.
, a long-term coporate sponsor, in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The collection includes the following notable items:
Players who have met either no. 2 or no. 3 but who retired more than 10 years ago are automatically placed on the veteran eligibility list.
and Researcher
who submit their recommendations to the Hall as to the appropriateness of the nominee's inclusion on the eligibility list.
, Eddie Pope
and Earnie Stewart had been elected for induction into the Hall of Fame in the 2011 Player category. Bruce Murray was selected in the Veteran category and Bob Gansler
was elected in the Builder category.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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History
The Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 by the Philadelphia "Old-timers" Association, a group of former professional and amateur soccer players that wanted to recognize the achievements of soccer in America.Museum
The Hall of Fame museum opened on June 12, 1999 and hosted Hillary Clinton during the same year. The museum featured the hall of fame, a library and an interactive soccer play area.The United States National Soccer Team Players Association partnered with the Hall of Fame to create the Time In program, which honored people with a connection to soccer battling Leukemia
Leukemia
Leukemia or leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood or bone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases...
. Since the disease disproportionately targets children a majority of the honorees were youth soccer players.
Prior to the 2005 induction of the "Magnificent Five" individuals from the early and mid 20th century had been largely ignored. This change was brought about by the acquisition of a large volume of historical records relating to this period. These records combined with previously developed eligibility criteria led to the induction of Tommy Fleming
Tommy Fleming
Tommy Fleming is an Irish singer and philanthropist. He rose to fame in the early 1990s after he was asked to tour the US with Phil Coulter. He soon established himself as a solo artist, he found his greatest success singing traditional Irish music with his forceful and dynamic bel canto tenor...
, Alex McNab
Alex McNab
Alex "Alec" McNab was a Scottish-U.S. soccer player and coach. He began his career in Scotland before moving to the United States. In the U.S., he won six consecutive U.S. Open Cups with teams from both the American Soccer League and St. Louis Soccer League...
, Johnny Nelson
Johnny Nelson
Ivanson Ranny "Johnny" Nelson is a former professional boxer from Sheffield, England. He was the WBO cruiserweight champion for over six years, having successfully defended the title 13 times. Nelson also held the European and British cruiserweight titles...
, Werner Nilsen and Fabri Salcedo
Fabri Salcedo
Fabriciano “Fabri” Salcedo was a U.S. soccer forward. Salcedo spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League, leading the league in scoring three of those seasons, one season in the St. Louis Soccer League and part of one season in the National Soccer League of Chicago...
. The notable careers of these five players all took place prior to 1950. The "Magnificent Five" were inducted post-humously into the Hall of Fame in August 2005.
Sports Illustrated reported on September 4, 2009 that the Hall announced it would be closing to the public. It was open only on certain match days. As a result of financial difficulties the Hall of Fame cut six of its nine employees during that same month. The director of the Hall of Fame for almost 10 years, Jack Huckel, left his position on December 18, 2009. On February 10, 2010, it was announced that the Hall would close its facility, though inductions will continue.
Archive
After the museum was closed, a collection of more than 80,000 items was distributed to various locations across the country, including the headquarters of EurosportEurosport
Eurosport is a pan-European television sport network operated by French broadcaster TF1 Group. The network of channels are available in 59 countries, in 20 different languages providing viewers with European and international sporting events...
, a long-term coporate sponsor, in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The collection includes the following notable items:
- The oldest soccer ball made in the USA
- The 1991 and 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy
- The North American Soccer League archive
- The 1994 FIFA World Cup USA archive
- A rare soccer photography collection from New York depression-era photographer John Albok
- Materials from the U.S. national teams in World Cup competition
- Artifacts from the American Soccer League of the 1920s and 1950s
- PelePeléHowever, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
’s New York Cosmos jersey - The Lamar Hunt Open Cup trophy
- Mia HammMia HammMariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm is a retired American soccer player. Hamm played many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the Washington Freedom. Hamm has scored more international goals in her career than any other player, male or female,...
’s cleats - Commemorations of the first U.S. World Cup team in 1930
Eligibility
Eligible individuals may be inducted into one of three categories: Player, Builder and Veteran (player). New individuals are inducted on an annual basis.Players
In order to be eligible in the Player category, an individual must have met number 1, and either number 2 or number 3, of the following three criteria:- Retired as a player for at least three years, but for no more than 10 years
- Played at least 20 full internationalInternational----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries...
games for the United States. This requirement is reduced to 10 games if the games were prior to 1990. - Played at least five seasons in an AmericanUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
first-division professionalProfessionalA professional is a person who is paid to undertake a specialised set of tasks and to complete them for a fee. The traditional professions were doctors, lawyers, clergymen, and commissioned military officers. Today, the term is applied to estate agents, surveyors , environmental scientists,...
league (currently MLSMajor League SoccerMajor 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...
), and won either the league championshipChampionshipChampionship is a term used in sport to refer to various forms of competition in which the aim is to decide which individual or team is the champion.- Title match system :...
, or the U.S. Open Cup, or was selected as a league all-starAll-starAll-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
at least once.
Players who have met either no. 2 or no. 3 but who retired more than 10 years ago are automatically placed on the veteran eligibility list.
Builders
In order to be eligible in this category, an individual must have made his or her mark in soccer in a non-playing capacity and have had a major, sustained and positive impact on soccer in the United States at a national or first division professional level. Due to the broad, general nature of the criteria, nominations for this category may be considered. Nominations are screened by the Hall of Fame HistorianHistorian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
and Researcher
Researcher
A researcher is somebody who performs research, the search for knowledge or in general any systematic investigation to establish facts. Researchers can work in academic, industrial, government, or private institutions.-Examples of research institutions:...
who submit their recommendations to the Hall as to the appropriateness of the nominee's inclusion on the eligibility list.
2011 ballot
On February 17, 2011, the Hall of Fame announced the candidates eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame in 2011. This list included individuals for all three categories, Player, Veteran and Builder. On March 29, 2011, the Hall of Fame announced that Cobi JonesCobi 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...
, Eddie Pope
Eddie Pope
George Edward Pope is a retired American soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and spent eleven years as a defender for the United States national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:Born in Greensboro, he attended Southwest Guilford...
and Earnie Stewart had been elected for induction into the Hall of Fame in the 2011 Player category. Bruce Murray was selected in the Veteran category and Bob Gansler
Bob Gansler
Bob Gansler is a Hungarian-born American soccer player and coach of German descent. He coached the US National Team at the 1990 World Cup, the team's first appearance at the tournament since 1950....
was elected in the Builder category.
Players
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Paul Caligiuri Paul David Caligiuri is a retired American soccer player.Caliguiri's professional career spanned 16 years, during which he played for numerous teams in the United States and Germany, and for the U.S. national team... Joe Carenza, Sr Joseph “Joe” S. Carenza, Sr., is a deceased U.S. soccer midfielder who played for numerous St. Louis teams in the 1940s and 1950s. He went on to coach the Washington University men’s soccer team from 1959 to 1964. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Player:Carenza was born and... Ralph Caraffi Ralph Caraffi was a U.S. soccer midfielder. He played on season in the professional American Soccer League. The remainder of his nineteen year career was with semi-professional and amateur leagues... Efrain Chacurian Efrain or Yeprem “Chico” Chacurian is a retired Argentine-American soccer forward. He was earned four caps, scoring one goal, as a member of the U.S. national team in 1953 and 1954. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1992-Professional career:Chacurian was born in Argentina... Stanley Chesney Stanley “Stan” Chesney was a U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He played in both the first and second American Soccer League and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Giorgio Chinaglia Giorgio Chinaglia is a former football striker from Italy. He grew up and played his early football in Cardiff, Wales and began his career with Swansea Town in 1964. A year later at age 19, Chinaglia returned to Italy to play for Massese, and then Internapoli, before joining S.S. Lazio in 1969... Fernando Clavijo Fernando Clavijo is a retired American soccer football defender and former head coach of the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. He played three seasons in the American Soccer League, two in the North American Soccer League and ten in the Major Indoor Soccer League... Charlie Colombo Charles Martin Colombo was an American soccer player who earned 11 caps as center half for the United States men's national soccer team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.Born and raised in The Hill area of St. Louis, Missouri, Colombo played professionally for St... Geoff Coombes Geoffrey "Jeff" Coombes was a U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.-Youth:... Robert Craddock Robert "Bob" W. Craddock was a U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He earned one cap in 1954.-Club career:... Paul Danilo Paul “Duts” Danilo was a U.S. soccer outside right who played most of his career with amateur teams in western Pennsylvania. He scored the winning goal in the 1940 U.S. Open Cup and later served as a coach and administrator on both the local and national levels... Rick Davis Richard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s... Walter Dick Walter Dick was a U.S. soccer forward who was a member of the U.S. national team at the 1934 FIFA World Cup. He is a member of the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Nicholas DiOrio Nicholas DiOrio was a member of the U.S. national team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:... Aldo Donelli Aldo "Buff" Teo Donelli was an American football and soccer player. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Club:... Jimmy Douglas (American soccer) Jimmy Douglas was a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who spent his career in the first American Soccer League . He earned nine caps with the U.S. national team, making his first appearance for the "Stars and Stripes" at the 1924 Summer Olympics... Tommy Duggan Tommy Duggan was a U.S. soccer outside right who played in both the National Association Football League and American Soccer League. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.Duggan’s early career is sketchy. He moved to the United States in 1911... Jimmy Dunn (soccer) James “Jimmy” or “Ebbie” Dunn was a U.S. soccer forward. He spent nine seasons with Ben Millers in the St. Louis Soccer League and was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1974.-Biography:Dunn began his career with Christian Brothers College of the St... |
Jock Ferguson Jack "Jock" Ferguson was a Scottish American football full back. He began his career in Scotland before moving to England, then the United States. He earned cap with the U.S. national team... Tommy Fleming (soccer) Thomas “Tommy” or "Whitey" Fleming was a Scottish American soccer outside forward who began his career in Scotland and finished it in the United States... William Fryer William J. “Tucker” Fryer was an English-American soccer half back. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Joe Gaetjens Joseph Edouard Gaetjens was a Haitian soccer player who played for the United States national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, scoring the winning goal in the 1–0 upset of England.- Early life :... Jimmy Gallagher Jimmy Gallagher was a Scottish American soccer right wing midfielder who spent eleven seasons in the American Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S. soccer teams at the 1930 FIFA World Cup and 1934 FIFA World Cup... Gino Gardassanich Gino Gardassanich was an Italian American soccer goalkeeper who was a member of the United States team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He was born in Fiume, Free State of Fiume and died in Illinois, United States.-Club career:Gardassanich began his career with Fiumana and Reggina... James Gentle James Cuthbert Gentle was an American soccer striker, field hockey player, soldier, and golfer. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:... Rudy Getzinger Rudy Getzinger is a retired U.S.-Yugoslavian soccer midfielder. He spent most of his career with Chicago based teams, earned eight caps with the United States and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Professional:While born in Yugoslavia, Getzinger spent several years as a boy in... Teddy Glover Charles Edward “Teddy” Glover was a U.S. soccer full back who began his career in the lower English divisions before playing several seasons in the American Soccer League. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.In August 1922, Glover began his professional career with New Brighton A.F.C... Billy Gonsalves Adelino William Gonsalves was an American soccer player, sometimes described as the "Babe Ruth of American Soccer". He spent over 25 years playing in various American professional leagues and was a member of the U.S... Bob Gormley Robert “Bob” Gormley is a former American soccer forward who spent seventeen years in the American Soccer League. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1954... Sheldon Govier Sheldon Govier was a U.S. soccer center halfback who spent his entire career in the United States, primarily with Pullman F.C. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Karl-Heinz Granitza Karl-Heinz Granitza was a German football player. In the United States, he is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Joseph Gryzik Joseph Gryzik was a U.S. soccer halfback who spent his entire career with the Chicago Eagles of the National Soccer League of Chicago. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Mia Hamm Mariel Margaret "Mia" Hamm is a retired American soccer player. Hamm played many years as a forward for the United States women's national soccer team and was a founding member of the Washington Freedom. Hamm has scored more international goals in her career than any other player, male or female,... |
Al Harker Albert “Al” Harker was a U.S. soccer player who was a member of the U.S. team at the 1934 FIFA World Cup. During his Hall of Fame career, he won three American Soccer League championships, two league cups, a U.S. Amateur Cup title and the 1935 U.S... John Harkes John Harkes is an American former soccer player. Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League, and the second American to score at Wembley Stadium. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and won two MLS Cup... Shannon Higgins-Cirovski Shannon Higgins-Cirovski was a U.S. soccer midfielder who Higgins earned fifty-one caps with the United States between 1987 and 1991. She was a member of the U.S. team at the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-High school and college:Higgins grew up... Jack Hynes John “Jack or Jackie” Hynes is a former U.S.-Scottish soccer forward. He spent over twenty years in the American Soccer League, twice earning league MVP recognition. In 1949, he earned four caps with the U.S. national team. In addition to playing professional soccer, Hynes was a New York City... Johnny Jaap Johnny Jaap was a Scottish-U.S. soccer inside right. He played seven seasons in the American Soccer League and one with Hearts. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.Jaap was born in Scotland, but moved to the United States with his family when he was a child... 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... Harry Keough Harry Joseph Keough is a former American soccer defender who played on the United States national team in their 1–0 upset of England at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He spent most of his club career in his native St. Louis, winning a national junior championship, two U.S. Open Cup and seven National... Nicholas Kropfelder Nicholas "Nick" Kropfelder was a U.S. soccer center forward. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, leading the league twice in scoring... Rudy Kuntner Rudy Kuntner was a U.S.-Austrian soccer forward who was a member of the U.S. team at the 1928 Summer Olympics. He is also known as a long time stage manager for the Metropolitan Opera and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame-Youth:Kuntner immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he... Alexi Lalas Panayotis Alexander Lalas is a retired American soccer player who played mostly as a defender for the United States national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup... Millard Lang Millard T. Lang was a U.S. soccer forward and lacrosse player who is a member of both the National Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.... Bob Lenarduzzi Robert Italo Lenarduzzi, OBC is a former North American Soccer League star, Canadian international, and coach of the Canadian national and olympic soccer teams. He is currently President of Vancouver Whitecaps FC... Bill Looby Bill Looby was an American soccer forward who spent his entire career in the St. Louis Leagues. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team at the 1956 Summer Olympics and earned eight caps, scoring six goals, with the United States men's national soccer team between 1954 and 1959... Arnie Mausser Arnold "Arnie" Mausser is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played with 8 different NASL teams from 1975-1984. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Pat mcbride Patrick "Pat" McBride is a retired American soccer midfielder and indoor soccer coach. He earned five caps with the U.S. national team and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Bart McGhee Bartholomew “Bertie” or “Bart” McGhee was an American soccer forward who typically played left wing forward. He played for the United States men's national soccer team at the 1930 FIFA World Cup, and scored the second goal in World Cup history against Belgium. He was inducted into the U.S... Johnny McGuire Johnny “Jack” McGuire was a Scottish-U.S. soccer inside right who played professionally in both Scotland, Canada and the United States. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Professional:McGuire spent time with Scottish clubs... Ed McIlvenny Edward John "Ed" McIlvenny , also known as Eddie McIlvenny, was a Scottish-American soccer player who most notably captained the United States national team in their 1–0 upset of England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup.He learned the game as a youth and was selected to Scottish... |
Benny McLaughlin Bernard "Benny" McLaughlin, Jr. is a former U.S. soccer forward who starred in the American Soccer League in the 1940s and 1950s. He earned twelve caps with the U.S. national team, was a member of the 1948 U.S... Alex McNab Alex "Alec" McNab was a Scottish-U.S. soccer player and coach. He began his career in Scotland before moving to the United States. In the U.S., he won six consecutive U.S. Open Cups with teams from both the American Soccer League and St. Louis Soccer League... Werner Mieth Werner Mieth was a German-American football halfback. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He spent most of his career in the American Soccer League and the German American Soccer League.Mieth began his career in Germany as a junior player with Coswig... Robert Millar (soccer) Robert "Bob" Millar was a Scottish American soccer forward and coach of the USA team at the first FIFA World Cup. During his at times tumultuous Hall of Fame career, Millar played with over a dozen teams in at least five U.S. leagues as well as two seasons in the Scottish Football League... Lloyd Monsen Lloyd Monsen Lloyd Monsen Lloyd Monsen (born May 7, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York is a retired American soccer forward and baseball pitcher. Monsen spent eleven seasons in the American Soccer League as well as several years in the lower division German American Soccer League and National Soccer... Johnny Moore (soccer) Johnny Moore is a former Scottish-U.S. soccer player who spent several years in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He has also served in various administrative positions, including general manager of the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer. Moore also earned... George Moorhouse George Moorhouse is, reputedly, the first Englishman to appear in a FIFA World Cup. He spent most of his playing career in the United States and earned seven caps with the U.S. national team. He was a member of the U.S. teams at the 1930 FIFA World Cup and 1934 FIFA World Cup... Robert Morrison (soccer) Robert “Bobby” Morrison was a Scottish American soccer half back who played most of his career in the United States.... Ed Murphy (soccer) Ed Murphy was a Scottish-American soccer forward. He played professionally in the National Soccer League of Chicago and the North American Soccer League and earned seventeen caps, scoring five goals, with the U.S... John Nanoski John “Duke” or “Jukey” Nanoski is a former U.S. soccer center forward who spent most of his career in the American Soccer League. He led the league in scoring twice... John Nelson (soccer) Johnny Nelson was a Scottish American soccer center forward who ended his career as the second leading scorer in the history of the first American Soccer League... Patrick Ntsoelengoe Patrick Pule "Ace" Ntsoelengoe was one of the most talented soccer players ever from South Africa, he played 11 seasons in the North American Soccer League, beginning in 1973 with the Miami Toros... Shamus O'Brien William Shamus O’Brien was a U.S.-Scottish soccer inside left. During his Hall of Fame career, O’Brien spent eight seasons in the first American Soccer League and another five in the second American Soccer League.-Youth:While born in Scotland, O’Brien’s family immigrated to the United States when... Gene Olaff Gene Olaff was a U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He played in the National Soccer League of New York and the American Soccer League. Olaff also earned one cap with the United States in 1949. He currently resides in Florence Township, New Jersey.-Youth:Olaff’s father was a Swedish seaman who jumped ship... Gino Pariani Virginio “Gino” Peter Pariani was an American soccer striker. He earned 5 caps and scored 1 goal for the United States men's national soccer team, and played on the 1950 FIFA World Cup team, including the U.S. team's historic 1–0 victory over England. He was also a member of the U.S. Olympic... Bert Patenaude Bertrand "Bert" Arthur Patenaude was an American soccer player. Although earlier disputed, he is now officially credited by FIFA as the scorer of the first hat-trick in World Cup history. He is a member of the United States Soccer Hall of Fame.-Club career:... |
Pelé However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time... Eddie Pope George Edward Pope is a retired American soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and spent eleven years as a defender for the United States national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:Born in Greensboro, he attended Southwest Guilford... Preki Predrag Radosavljević is a former American international soccer player of Serbian extraction... Tab Ramos Tabaré Ramos Ricciardi, known as Tab Ramos is a retired U.S. Olympic Team and National Team soccer midfielder. He played professionally for 13 seasons in Spain, Mexico and the United States. Ramos was the first player to sign with Major League Soccer, where he played seven years with the MetroStars... Harry Ratican Harry Jay Ratican was a U.S. soccer forward, coach and team owner. He began and ended his career in the St. Louis Soccer League with several years in both the National Association Football League and American Soccer League... Peter Renzulli Peter “Pete” Renzulli was a U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He played in the New York State League, National Association Football League and the American Soccer League, winning three National Challenge Cups. Renzulli was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1951.-Playing:In December 1915,... Jimmy Roe Jimmy Roe was a U.S. soccer inside left who spent his entire career in the St. Louis leagues. He was called into the national team in 1937, but suffered a career ending knee injury before his first game with the team... Kyle Rote, Jr. Kyle Rote, Jr. is a retired American soccer forward who played seven seasons in the North American Soccer League and earned five caps with the United States men's national soccer team between 1973 and 1975. He led the NASL in scoring in 1973. He later coached the Memphis Americans of the Major... Werner Roth (soccer) Werner Roth is a retired American professional football defender.Mainly associated with the New York Cosmos, he also represented the United States men's national soccer team for three years... Willy Roy Willy Roy is a retired U.S. soccer forward and coach. He played for several teams in the National Professional Soccer League and the North American Soccer League in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as the United States national team from 1965 to 1973... Francis Ryan Francis John “Hun” Ryan is a deceased U.S. soccer midfielder. He earned three caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team between 1928 and 1936. He was also a member of the U.S. teams at the 1928 Summer Olympics, 1936 Summer Olympics and the 1934 FIFA World Cup... Fabri Salcedo Fabriciano “Fabri” Salcedo was a U.S. soccer forward. Salcedo spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League, leading the league in scoring three of those seasons, one season in the St. Louis Soccer League and part of one season in the National Soccer League of Chicago... Willy Schaller Willy Schaller was a U.S. soccer defender who played most of his career in the German American Soccer League. He also played on the U.S. soccer team at the 1952 Summer Olympics... Philip Slone Philip "Phil" Slone was a U.S. soccer wing half. He spent a single season each in the short lived Eastern Soccer League and Atlantic Coast Conference, then ten years in the American Soccer League... Ed Souza Edward Souza-Neto was an American soccer player who earned 6 caps and scored 1 goal for the United States men's national soccer team, and played in the U.S. team's historic 1–0 victory over England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Souza was also a member of the U.S... John Souza John "Clarkie" Souza-Benavides is a former soccer player who earned 14 caps and scored 3 goals for the United States men's national soccer team, and played in the U.S. team's historic 1–0 victory over England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup... Dick Spalding Charles Harry “Dick" Spalding was an American soccer and baseball player. He played the first two games in the history of the U.S. national soccer team, as well as professional soccer for nearly fifteen years, primarily with teams in Pennsylvania... Archie Stark Archibald “Archie” Stark was a U.S. soccer forward who became the dominant player in U.S. leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He spent nine seasons in the National Association Football League and another twelve in the American Soccer League. He also earned two caps, scoring five goals, as a... Thomas Swords Thomas "Tommy" Swords is a deceased U.S. soccer forward who was the captain of the U.S. national team in its first two games. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame-Club career:Swords was born and grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA, an early hot bed of U.S. soccer... George Tintle George Tintle was a U.S. soccer goalkeeper who played the first two U.S. national team games in 1916. He spent at least ten seasons in the National Association Football League and two in the first American Soccer League... |
Raphael Tracey Raphael “Ralph” Tracey is a former U.S. soccer player. Tracey spent his club career with several teams in St. Louis, Missouri. He also played in all three U.S. games at the 1930 FIFA World Cup... Al Trost Alan Trost is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder. He played collegiate soccer at Saint Louis University where he won the 1969 and 1970 Hermann Trophy as the player of the year. His professional career includes years in both the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League . He... Frank Vaughn Frank J. “Frankie” Vaughn was a U.S. soccer full back. He spent his entire career in St. Louis with the Ben Millers, was on the U.S. roster for the 1930 FIFA World Cup and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Professional career:Vaughn was born in St... Frank Wallace (soccer) Frank Valicenti, aka Frank "Pee Wee" Wallace, was an American international soccer player who played as forward. He earned 7 caps and scored 3 goals for the United States men's national soccer team, and played in the U.S. team's historic 1–0 victory over England in the 1950 FIFA World Cup... Alex Weir Alex Weir is an American guitarist, who has worked with both Talking Heads and the Tom Tom Club on their albums, and in concert. He appears in the critically praised 1984 concert film, Stop Making Sense. Prior to this he worked with The Brothers Johnson, with whom he is a cousin... Alan Willey Alan Willey was a soccer player originally from England who spent most of his playing career in the United States... Bruce Wilson (soccer) Bruce Alec Wilson was a NASL and Canadian international soccer player. He played the second most games of any player in the former league, 299 . He also captained the Canadian team at the 1986 FIFA World Cup finals, the sole time Canada has appeared... Peter Wilson (American soccer) Peter Wilson was a Scottish-American football defender who played professionally in Scotland and the United States. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Mike Windischmann Michael "Mike" Windischmann is a retired American soccer defender who played in both the Major Indoor Soccer League and the American Soccer League. He earned fifty caps with the U.S. national team and was the captain of the U.S. team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup... Adam Wolanin Adam Wolanin was a Polish American soccer forward who was a member of the U.S. national team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Eric Wynalda Eric Boswell Wynalda is a retired American soccer player, and former sports broadcaster. He was the co-host of Fox Football Fone-In on Fox Soccer Channel and is currently employeed as the president of international operations at Mexican third division club Murcielagos.Wynalda scored the first goal... Al Zerhusen Al Zerhusen is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who played extensively for the U.S. national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... |
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Joseph Delach Joseph Delach was an American soccer right half, coach, team executive and league president who spent his entire professional career with Pittsburgh Beadling. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... Anson Dorrance Anson Dorrance is the head coach of the women's soccer program at the University of North Carolina. He has one of the most successful coaching records in the history of athletics. Under Dorrance's leadership, the Tar Heels have won 20 of the 28 NCAA Women's Soccer Championships... Ahmet Ertegun Ahmet Ertegün was a Turkish American musician and businessman, best known as the founder and president of Atlantic Records. He also wrote classic blues and pop songs and served as Chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and museum... Nesuhi Ertegun Nesuhi Ertegun was a Turkish record producer and executive of Atlantic Records and WEA International.-Background:Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Nesuhi and his family, including younger brother Ahmet, moved to Washington, D.C... |
Bob Gansler Bob Gansler is a Hungarian-born American soccer player and coach of German descent. He coached the US National Team at the 1990 World Cup, the team's first appearance at the tournament since 1950.... Walter Giesler Walter John Giesler was an American soccer player, referee, and businessman.-Early life and career:Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Giesler would become a towering figure on the Midwestern sports landscape. After playing at McBride High School, he would compete in several amateur and professional... David Gould David L. Gould was a Scottish American soccer player, coach and referee. He coached the U.S. national team at the 1934 FIFA World Cup and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He was born in Galston, Scotland-Player:Gould grew up playing soccer in Scotland before moving to the United... Bob Guelker Bob Guelker is a deceased U.S. soccer coach and administrator. He coached 24 years at the collegiate level, winning seven national championships. He also coached the U.S. teams at both the 1971 Pan American Games and the 1972 Summer Olympics... Herbert Heilpern Herbert Heilpern was a European born athlete and active builder of American soccer. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1988.... |
Lamar Hunt Lamar Hunt was an American sportsman and promoter of American football, soccer, basketball, and ice hockey in the United States and an inductee into three sports' halls of fame. He was one of the founders of the American Football League and Major League Soccer , as well as MLS predecessor the... William Jeffrey (soccer) William "Bill" Jeffrey was the head coach of the 1950 United States World Cup team that famously beat England 1-0 in one of the greatest upsets in the history of soccer. He was the coach of Penn State for 26 seasons, winning ten national college championships... Bob Kehoe Robert “Bob” Kehoe is a former U.S. soccer defender. He earned four caps as captain of the U.S. national team in 1965. He later coached the US national team in 1972. He was also the first U.S. born coach in the North American Soccer League. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame... Kurt Lamm Kurt Lamm was a German-born American soccer player, coach, manager, and administrator.-Early and family life:Lamm was Jewish, and was born in Salmünster, Germany. He came to the United States as a youth, in 1936... Lombardo |
John Marre John Marre was an early twentieth century U.S. soccer wing forward, team owner and executive who is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Player:... James McGuire (soccer) James "Jimmy" McGuire was a two time president of the United States Soccer Football Association. He played professionally in the American Soccer League and the English Football League... Dent McSkimming Florence Dent Archibald McSkimming was an American sportswriter for several St. Louis newspapers. He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1951.... Al Miller (soccer) Al Miller is a former U.S. collegiate and professional soccer coach. After leaving coaching, he then became a general manager for two indoor soccer clubs in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:Miller was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania and grew up in Ono,... Jimmy Mills Jimmy Mills was a Scottish-American soccer wing half and coach. He gained his greatest fame as a coach, taking his teams to five league, three league cup titles and two McGuire Cup titles In 1956, he coached the U.S. Olympic soccer team at the 1956 Summer Olympics... Ron Newman (footballer) Ronald Vernon Newman is a former association football player and coach. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.... |
Peter Peel Peter J. Peel was a three time president of the United States Football Association. He also managed the U.S. Olympic team at the 1924 Summer Olympics and founded the Peel Cup.-Biography:... Joseph Robbie Joseph "Joe" Robbie was an American lawyer and entrepreneur of Lebanese descent.Robbie was the original owner of the NFL football team, the Miami Dolphins . Coached by Don Shula, Robbie's Dolphins achieved a perfect season in 1972 and two consecutive Super Bowl wins... Steve Ross (Time-Warner CEO) Steve Jay Ross was CEO of Time Warner Inc., Warner Communications, and Kinney National Services, Inc.-Early life and career:... Manfred Schellscheidt Manfred "Manny" Schellscheidt is a German-American soccer coach and former player. Born in Solingen in the Prussian Rhine Province, he emigrated to the United States in the 1970s. He spent three seasons in the North American Soccer League and one in the American Soccer League. He won two U.S... |
Clive Toye Clive Toye was inducted to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in the United States in 2003.Toye was born in Plymouth, United Kingdom. He was a sports writer for the Express and Echo newspaper in Exeter, and later Chief Sports Writer for the Daily Express.... Phil Woosnam Phillip Abraham Woosnam is a Welsh former Association football inside-right and manager. He went on to become commissioner of the North American Soccer League.-Playing career:... Jerry Yeagley Jerry Yeagley was the coach of the Indiana University men's soccer team from 1973 to 2003. His teams won six NCAA Championships and a Division I record 544 games... |
Colin Jose Media Award
- 2004 Jerry Trecker
- 2005 Seamus Malin
- 2007 George Tiedemann
- 2008 Ike Kuhns
- 2009 Alex Yannis
- 2010 Paul GardnerPaul Gardner (journalist)Paul Gardner is an American soccer journalist and author. He has written more than one thousand columns for Soccer America and has covered American soccer for England's World Soccer magazine since 1973...
External links
- A guide and brief history of the Hall of Fame
- Hall of Fame. U.S. Soccer official website
- US (National) Soccer Hall of Fame Membership (complete list). U.S. Soccer History Archives
- American (U.S.) Soccer History Archives