World Series of Soccer
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The term World Series of Soccer was initially a series of senior international soccer matches held by USSF
between 1991 and 1994.
In 2005, Major League Soccer
re-introduced the name for a series of professional matches in the United States.
(USSF), established and promoted a series of national team games between the United States men's national soccer team
and other national soccer teams. The goal was to provide U.S. soccer players on the national team an opportunity to play high level competitive soccer. The collapse of the North American Soccer League
had removed the ability of U.S. players getting meaningful outdoor experience. While indoor soccer was booming, USSF didn't see it as an adequate replacement for outdoor competition when it came to preparing players for international outdoor soccer.
June 1 United States 1-1 Ireland
player pool for the 1991 World Series of Soccer:
. As the host nation, the U.S. did not need to qualify. Therefore, USSF sought other games to provide the team with competitive experience.
Feb 13 United States 0-1 Russia
Feb 21 United States 0-0 Russia
May 8 United States 1-2 Colombia
June 6 United States 0-2 Brazil (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup
)
June 9 United States 2-0 England (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup
)
June 13 United States 3-4 Germany (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup
)
as part of the World Series of Soccer:
May 25 United States 0-0 Saudi Arabia
May 28 United States 1-1 Greece
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...
between 1991 and 1994.
In 2005, 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...
re-introduced the name for a series of professional matches in the United States.
1991
In 1991, the United States Soccer FederationUnited 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...
(USSF), established and promoted a series of national team games between 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...
and other national soccer teams. The goal was to provide U.S. soccer players on the national team an opportunity to play high level competitive soccer. The collapse 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:...
had removed the ability of U.S. players getting meaningful outdoor experience. While indoor soccer was booming, USSF didn't see it as an adequate replacement for outdoor competition when it came to preparing players for international outdoor soccer.
Results
May 5 United States 1-0 Uruguay- VermesPeter VermesPeter Joseph Vermes is an American former professional soccer player. He is currently the head coach of Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer....
June 1 United States 1-1 Ireland
- WynaldaEric WynaldaEric 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...
U.S. roster
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...
player pool for the 1991 World Series of Soccer:
1993
In 1993, USSF resurrected the World Series of Soccer to prepare the national team for the 1994 FIFA World Cup1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
. As the host nation, the U.S. did not need to qualify. Therefore, USSF sought other games to provide the team with competitive experience.
Results
Jan 30 United States 2-2 Denmark- Murray, MooreJoe-Max MooreJoe-Max Moore is a former American soccer forward who played for the United States national team in three World Cups. He played professionally for clubs in Germany, England and the United States. He finished his career with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer...
Feb 13 United States 0-1 Russia
Feb 21 United States 0-0 Russia
May 8 United States 1-2 Colombia
- LalasAlexi LalasPanayotis 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...
June 6 United States 0-2 Brazil (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup
1993 U.S. Cup
The 1993 U.S. Cup was a United States Soccer Federation organized round robin tournament held in June 1993. The U.S. hosted Brazil, England and Germany. All three of those countries were playing in their only U.S. Cup. The U.S. Cup began as a four-team invitational tournament in 1992 and would...
)
June 9 United States 2-0 England (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup
1993 U.S. Cup
The 1993 U.S. Cup was a United States Soccer Federation organized round robin tournament held in June 1993. The U.S. hosted Brazil, England and Germany. All three of those countries were playing in their only U.S. Cup. The U.S. Cup began as a four-team invitational tournament in 1992 and would...
)
- Dooley, LalasAlexi LalasPanayotis 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...
June 13 United States 3-4 Germany (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup
1993 U.S. Cup
The 1993 U.S. Cup was a United States Soccer Federation organized round robin tournament held in June 1993. The U.S. hosted Brazil, England and Germany. All three of those countries were playing in their only U.S. Cup. The U.S. Cup began as a four-team invitational tournament in 1992 and would...
)
1994
In 1994, the U.S. national team played three matches in Ohio, billed by USSFUnited 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...
as part of the World Series of Soccer:
Results
May 21, 1994 United States 2-3 Bayern MunichMay 25 United States 0-0 Saudi Arabia
May 28 United States 1-1 Greece
- KlopasFrank KlopasFotios "Frank" Klopas is a retired Greek-American soccer forward and midfielder. Klopas is currently the Head Coach for the Chicago Fire...