Tim Schulz
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Tim Schulz is a former U.S. soccer midfielder
who played two seasons in the North American Soccer League
, two in the Western Soccer Alliance, two in Major Indoor Soccer League
and one in the American Professional Soccer League
. He was also a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1983 Pan American Games
. He coached the U.S. U-20 women's national team at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
.
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
. In 1980, the San Jose Earthquakes
of the North American Soccer League
drafted Schulz out of high school. He broke into the first team during the 1981 season. In the fall of 1982, he signed with the Denver Avalanche
in the Major Indoor Soccer League
but was back with the Earthquakes, now known as the Golden Bay Earthquakes in 1983. When the NASL collapsed at the end of the 1984 season, he signed with the St. Louis Steamers
of the MISL for the 1984-1985 season. In June 1985, he was back with the Earthquakes, now playing in the Western Soccer Alliance. In 1986, he moved to the Los Angeles Heat
. He returned to the Steamers for the team's final two years in the MISL, 1986-1988. In 1990, he played a single season with the expansion Colorado Foxes
in the American Professional Soccer League
. In 1992, he signed with he expansion Denver Thunder
in the National Professional Soccer League. He retired at the end of the season.
In 1983, he was a part of the U.S. team which finished 0-2-1 at the Pan American Games
.
On May 5, 2005, USSF
hired Schulz as the head coach of the United States U-20 women’s national soccer team as it prepared for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
. Schulz took the team to a fourth place finish in the tournament.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who played two seasons in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
, two in the Western Soccer Alliance, two in Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
and one 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 was also a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1983 Pan American Games
1983 Pan American Games
The ninth Pan American Games were held in Caracas, Venezuela from August 14 to August 29, 1983. The games were the first major international competition to include relatively accurate steroid testing...
. He coached the U.S. U-20 women's national team at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams...
.
Player
Schulz was a Parade Magazine High School All American as a soccer player at Air Academy High SchoolAir Academy High School
Air Academy High School is a public high school that serves the northwestern end of Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Air Academy is currently ranked number 3 in the state for its academic high standards...
in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is located in South-Central Colorado, in the southern portion of the state. It is situated on Fountain Creek and is located south of the Colorado...
. In 1980, the San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes (NASL)
San Jose Earthquakes was a professional soccer club that played from 1974 to 1984. The team began as an expansion franchise in the North American Soccer League. From 1983 to 1984, the team was known as the Golden Bay Earthquakes...
of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
drafted Schulz out of high school. He broke into the first team during the 1981 season. In the fall of 1982, he signed with the Denver Avalanche
Denver Avalanche
The Denver Avalanche was an American soccer team based out of Denver, Colorado that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1980 to 1982. Their home arena was McNichols Sports Arena...
in the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
but was back with the Earthquakes, now known as the Golden Bay Earthquakes in 1983. When the NASL collapsed at the end of the 1984 season, he signed with the St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
of the MISL for the 1984-1985 season. In June 1985, he was back with the Earthquakes, now playing in the Western Soccer Alliance. In 1986, he moved to the Los Angeles Heat
Los 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...
. He returned to the Steamers for the team's final two years in the MISL, 1986-1988. In 1990, he played a single season with the expansion Colorado Foxes
Colorado Foxes
The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay...
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...
. In 1992, he signed with he expansion Denver Thunder
Denver Thunder
Denver Thunder were an indoor soccer club based in Denver, Colorado that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.The team was previously known as the Illinois Thunder.-Year-by-year:...
in the National Professional Soccer League. He retired at the end of the season.
In 1983, he was a part of the U.S. team which finished 0-2-1 at the Pan American Games
Football at the 1983 Pan American Games
The ninth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Caracas, Venezuela, from August 15 to August 27, 1983. Ten teams competed in a first round-robin competition, with Brazil defending the title. After the preliminary round there was a final round.-Group A:-Group...
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Coach
Schulz has coached at the youth club level since the mid-1980s. In 1989, he became the director of coaching of the Colorado Rush soccer club. In 2000, he moved up to become president and CEO of the club. He was the head coach of the Region IV Olympic Development Program from 2000 to 2004 and was the assistant coach for the U.S. Under-18 Men's National Team from 1998 to 2000.On May 5, 2005, USSF
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
hired Schulz as the head coach of the United States U-20 women’s national soccer team as it prepared for the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship
The 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship was held in Russia from 17 August to 3 September 2006. It was the officially recognized world championship for women's under-20 national football teams...
. Schulz took the team to a fourth place finish in the tournament.