Ramiro Corrales
Encyclopedia
Ramiro Corrales is an American
soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes
in Major League Soccer
.
; instead he signed with the California Jaguars
of USISL. He then became a professional
and entered the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft
. This was before the advent of Project-40, so Corrales forfeited any opportunity to guarantee a college scholarship. Corrales was drafted 81st by the Columbus Crew
but was then immediately traded to the San Jose Clash
(later to be renamed "Earthquakes") for a second-round selection in the MLS supplemental draft
.
In his rookie season for the San Jose Clash, he garnered a goal and an assist playing 11 matches. He started in 11 games the following season. In November 1997, Corrales was drafted 16th by the Miami Fusion
in the 1997 Expansion Draft
. He was traded again in June 1998, this time to the MetroStars
in exchange for Carlos Parra. With the Metros, Corrales was second on the team in minutes in 1999.
In 2001, Corrales was traded back to San Jose for the rights to Paul Grafer
. There, he was integral part of coach Frank Yallop
's team that would win the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cup
s. In nine years in MLS, Corrales scored nine goals and 19 assists. Corrales provided excellent depth as he is able to play left back
, left midfield, and central midfield.
After the 2004 season, Corrales signed with Norwegian club Hamarkameratene where he mainly played as left back. He was selected the club player of the year in the 2006 season by both local newspaper Hamar Arbeiderblad
and as voted by the fans on the club's official homepage.
On January 5, 2007, Hamarkameratene and Brann
agreed on a transfer, but Corrales was expelled from Norway on February 9 by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, leaving it uncertain if he could play for Brann. Corrales was expelled because he had played the whole 2006-season without a work-permit. The case was solved on March 14 when the Norwegian Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) gave Corrales a new work-permit.
After a US versus Sweden training match in January 2008, Ramiro refused to return to Bergen and expressed that he would rather give up football than return. He claimed he did not like the Bergen weather, although he later said he would accept a move to Oslo which has a more dry climate than Bergen. He also modified his statement to he did not like being benched.
Corrales eventually returned to the United States in 2008, signing for expansion franchise San Jose Earthquakes
.
, playing for the U-20 and U-23 teams along with four caps for the senior team in the 90's (his first coming October 16, 1996 against Peru
). He also appeared in two games at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
, helping the United States reach the semifinals. He was finally recalled in 2008 after an eight year absence.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
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...
.
Professional
Corrales did not play college soccerCollege soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
; instead he signed with the California Jaguars
California Jaguars
California Jaguars were an American soccer team that played in Salinas, California at the Salinas Sports Complex.They joined the USISL in 1995 as the Monterey Bay Jaguars, but changed the name a year later...
of USISL. He then became a professional
Professional sports
Professional sports, as opposed to amateur sports, are sports in which athletes receive payment for their performance. Professional athleticism has come to the fore through a combination of developments. Mass media and increased leisure have brought larger audiences, so that sports organizations...
and entered the 1996 MLS 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...
. This was before the advent of Project-40, so Corrales forfeited any opportunity to guarantee a college scholarship. Corrales was drafted 81st by the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
but was then immediately traded to the San Jose Clash
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
(later to be renamed "Earthquakes") for a second-round selection in the MLS supplemental draft
1996 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 1996 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft was held on March 4, 1996.-History:As Major League Soccer prepared for its first season, the league began stocking teams with players. As the teams were being created at the same time, the league adopted a measured approach to building rosters. ...
.
In his rookie season for the San Jose Clash, he garnered a goal and an assist playing 11 matches. He started in 11 games the following season. In November 1997, Corrales was drafted 16th by the Miami Fusion
Miami Fusion
Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium...
in the 1997 Expansion Draft
1997 MLS Expansion Draft
The 1997 MLS Expansion Draft was held November 6, 1997. Two teams participated, the Chicago Fire and Miami Fusion F.C., both expansion Major League Soccer clubs planned for the 1998 season.-Format:...
. He was traded again in June 1998, this time to the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
in exchange for Carlos Parra. With the Metros, Corrales was second on the team in minutes in 1999.
In 2001, Corrales was traded back to San Jose for the rights to Paul Grafer
Paul Grafer
Paul Grafer is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who spent five seasons in Major League Soccer with the Colorado Rapids and MetroStars. He is currently the goalkeeper coach for the United States U-17 men's national soccer team.-Youth:Grafer graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1993...
. There, he was integral part of coach Frank Yallop
Frank Yallop
Frank Walter Yallop is an English-born Canadian former professional association football player. He is currently the head coach of San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer....
's team that would win the 2001 and 2003 MLS Cup
MLS Cup
The MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
s. In nine years in MLS, Corrales scored nine goals and 19 assists. Corrales provided excellent depth as he is able to play left back
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, left midfield, and central midfield.
After the 2004 season, Corrales signed with Norwegian club Hamarkameratene where he mainly played as left back. He was selected the club player of the year in the 2006 season by both local newspaper Hamar Arbeiderblad
Hamar Arbeiderblad
Hamar Arbeiderblad is a local newspaper published in Hamar, Norway. It is part of the media company Hamar Media. The newspaper was first published on 30 March 1925, in 1,200 copies. It was the local branches of the Labour Party that took the initiative to start up the publication. It is no longer a...
and as voted by the fans on the club's official homepage.
On January 5, 2007, Hamarkameratene and Brann
S.K. Brann
SK Brann is a Norwegian football club, founded September 26, 1908, from Bergen. Brann has been in the Norwegian Premier League Tippeligaen since 1987 and play their home matches at Brann Stadion where they had a record-breaking 17,310 in average attendance in the 2007 season...
agreed on a transfer, but Corrales was expelled from Norway on February 9 by the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration, leaving it uncertain if he could play for Brann. Corrales was expelled because he had played the whole 2006-season without a work-permit. The case was solved on March 14 when the Norwegian Immigration Appeals Board (UNE) gave Corrales a new work-permit.
After a US versus Sweden training match in January 2008, Ramiro refused to return to Bergen and expressed that he would rather give up football than return. He claimed he did not like the Bergen weather, although he later said he would accept a move to Oslo which has a more dry climate than Bergen. He also modified his statement to he did not like being benched.
Corrales eventually returned to the United States in 2008, signing for expansion franchise San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
.
International
Ramiro has earned appearances for the United States 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...
, playing for the U-20 and U-23 teams along with four caps for the senior team in the 90's (his first coming October 16, 1996 against Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
). He also appeared in two games at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
, helping the United States reach the semifinals. He was finally recalled in 2008 after an eight year absence.
USA
- MLS CupMLS CupThe MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
: 2001Major League Soccer 2001 seasonThis is a summary of the 2001 Major League Soccer season. The MLS season was shortened due to 9/11 attacks, with the final weeks' regular season's matches canceled.-Final standings:...
and 2003Major League Soccer 2003 season-Changes From 2002:* Instead of a best-of-three series, the MLS Cup Playoffs changed their format so that the quarterfinal fixtures would be a home and away aggregate over two matches, the team with the higher seed would have the home game in the second leg. The two semifinals became one match...