Ty Keough
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William “Ty” Keough is a former U.S. soccer player and coach who has served as a soccer broadcaster for several networks. He earned seven caps with the U.S. national team
in 1979 and 1980. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team which qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics
. However, he did not attend the tournament as the U.S. boycotted those games.
, member of the U.S. team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup
. His father later entered coaching and Keough benefited from his father’s instruction, developing into an excellent midfielder. Keough attended St. Louis University High School, graduating in 1975.http://www.sluh.org/athletics/notablealumniathletes/ After graduating from high school, he entered St. Louis University where he played on the men’s soccer team, coached by his father from 1975 to 1978. During his four seasons with the Billikens, Keough was a four-time All American, first team
in 1976 and 1978 and honorable mention (third team) in 1975 and 1977.
(NASL) selected Keough in the 1979 draft and he spent four seasons with the Sockers. While still with the Sockers, Keough also played with the St. Louis Steamers
in the Major Indoor Soccer League
(MISL) from 1980-1985. In 1985, the Steamers traded him to the Kansas City Comets
where he spent a single season before retiring from playing professionally.
to be held in Moscow
. Qualifications continued into 1980 and the U.S. ultimately qualified for the games, its first qualification since the 1972 Summer Olympics
. However, President Jimmy Carter
declared that the United States would boycott the games after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
. Despite this disappointment, Keough continued to play for the senior team through the rest of the year. His last game with the team came in a November 9, 1980 loss to Mexico
. Over his two years with the national team, he earned eight caps.
in his home town of St. Louis. He succeeded Joe Carenza, Jr., in 1986. Over the next eleven seasons, he compiled a 136-47-17 record before resigning in 1997 to devote his time to his broadcast career.http://bearsports.wustl.edu/menssoccer/06%20MSOC.pdf While no longer coaching at the university level, Keough remains in coaching as part of the staff of the Northwest Soccer Camp.
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 1979 and 1980. He was a member of the U.S. Olympic soccer team which qualified for the 1980 Summer Olympics
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
. However, he did not attend the tournament as the U.S. boycotted those games.
Youth
Keough is the son of U.S. soccer legend Harry KeoughHarry 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...
, member of the U.S. team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup
1950 FIFA World Cup
The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II...
. His father later entered coaching and Keough benefited from his father’s instruction, developing into an excellent midfielder. Keough attended St. Louis University High School, graduating in 1975.http://www.sluh.org/athletics/notablealumniathletes/ After graduating from high school, he entered St. Louis University where he played on the men’s soccer team, coached by his father from 1975 to 1978. During his four seasons with the Billikens, Keough was a four-time All American, first team
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
in 1976 and 1978 and honorable mention (third team) in 1975 and 1977.
Playing career
The San Diego Sockers of the North American Soccer LeagueNorth 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:...
(NASL) selected Keough in the 1979 draft and he spent four seasons with the Sockers. While still with the Sockers, Keough also played 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...
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...
(MISL) from 1980-1985. In 1985, the Steamers traded him to the Kansas City Comets
Kansas City Comets
The Kansas City Comets were a professional indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. They played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979–1991, when they folded...
where he spent a single season before retiring from playing professionally.
National and Olympic teams
In 1979, Keough entered the national team. His first cap came in a February 3, 1979 loss to the Soviet Union. He also began playing for the U.S. Olympic team as it began qualification for the 1980 Summer Olympics1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
to be held in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. Qualifications continued into 1980 and the U.S. ultimately qualified for the games, its first qualification since the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
. However, President Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office...
declared that the United States would boycott the games after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
. Despite this disappointment, Keough continued to play for the senior team through the rest of the year. His last game with the team came in a November 9, 1980 loss to Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
. Over his two years with the national team, he earned eight caps.
Coaching
After retiring from playing, Keough entered the coaching ranks with Washington UniversityWashington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than 110 nations...
in his home town of St. Louis. He succeeded Joe Carenza, Jr., in 1986. Over the next eleven seasons, he compiled a 136-47-17 record before resigning in 1997 to devote his time to his broadcast career.http://bearsports.wustl.edu/menssoccer/06%20MSOC.pdf While no longer coaching at the university level, Keough remains in coaching as part of the staff of the Northwest Soccer Camp.