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United States of America
Birthdate: May 2, 1968 Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland Height: 179 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Defender International: 100 caps, 3 goals World Cups: 1 (1998) Previous Clubs: U Virginia, MD Bays, SV Wehen Transfer Fee: - A veteran of the U.S. National Team program since 1985, he has played with the U.S. Under-15, Under-17, Under-20, World University and Indoor National Teams. A member of the bronze medal-winning squad at the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup in Mexico. Assisted on Jovan Kirovski's goal that began a 3-0 demolition of Germany on Feb. 6 in Jacksonville, Fla. A member of the 1998 World Cup team. Helped lead U.S. National Team to a second-place finish in the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Played full 90 minutes in the historic 1-0 victory over Brazil, the defending World Cup champions. Helped lead D.C. United to three MLS Cup titles ('96, '97 and '99), as well as the 1998 Interamerican Cup championship. Birthdate: August 5, 1974 Birthplace: Cardiff, United States of America Height: 1.74 mts Weight: 71 kgs Position: Midfielder International: 29 caps, 5 goals (as of August 3, 2000) World Cups: 1 (1998) Previous Clubs: Tampa Bay Mutiny Transfer Fee: - He can either play at fullback or midfield and is most at ease when coming forward from midfield on the right wing. Managed to gain a transfer from MLS to Bundesligan Leverkusen. Hejduk was by far the best American player in the France 1998 World Cup. A vital member in the US squad that managed to won the bronze medal in Mexico 1999 Confederations Cup, after only losing to Brazil and Mexico. Birthdate: June 16, 1970 Birthplace: Detroit, United States of America Height: 1.70 mts Weight: 68 kgs Position: Attacking Midfielder International: 131 caps, 13 goals (as of August 2, 2000) World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998) Previous Clubs: Coventry City, Vasco da Gama Transfer Fee: - Holds an extraordinary amount of caps for the US although this should be no testimony to his skill, more his being over picked during the late 80's/early 1990's. Currently playing for Los Angeles Galaxy Jones is well suited to American football as he has proved useless for any other team he has played for such as Coventry City and Vasco de Gama. Cobi will no doubt display his headless chicken act which will enliven any game he plays in. Watch Cobi expend copious amounts of energy in his ceaseless quest to win a throw in at the corner flag. Birthdate: March 18, 1976 Birthplace: Escondido, United States of America Height: 1.80 mts Weight: 78 kgs Position: Midfielder International: 43 caps, 7 goals (as of September 2, 2000) World Cups: 0 Previous Clubs: Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, Fortuna Köln Transfer Fee: - Birthdate: February 23, 1971 Birthplace: Tulsa, United States of America Height: 1.76 mts Weight: 68 kgs Position: Attacking Midfielder, Forward International: 80 caps, 18 goals (as of August 3, 2000) World Cups: 0 Previous Clubs: Emelec, Nuremberg, FC Saarbrucken, New England Revolution Transfer Fee: - Max Moore is a product of the Sampson school of team tinkering i.e. a forward now converted to an attacking midfielder. This has not gone down to well with Moore who has had words with the coach about being played out of position. This has fallen on deaf ears as the coach will no doubt continue playing him in midfield rather than in his natural forwarding position. This is madness as Moore is an exceptionally good finisher who benefits from the midfield through ball and quick sharp passes. Was one of the best players in 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup, in such Cup, he scored a superb free-kick goal to the German National Team. Birthdate: August 29, 1977 Birthplace: Playa del Rey, United States of America Height: 178 cm Weight: 73 kg Position: Midfielder International: 2 caps, 0 goals World Cups: 0 Previous Clubs: FC Utrecht Transfer Fee: - John O'Brien, the first and only American to sign a player's contract with Ajax, made his first-team debut on 15 September, 1999 in Ajax's opening game of the UEFA Cup. He subbed in for Aaron Winter in the 77th minute. Since then, John has started most Ajax matches, both in league and in Europe, except where he was unavailable due to injury. John usually plays on the outside of midfield for Ajax. John spent the 1998-99 season on loan from Ajax to FC Utrecht. He injured his foot in the final Dutch league game before the Winter break, and didn't play in another league match until his Ajax debut in September 1999. Birthdate: December 24, 1973 Birthplace: High Point, United States of America Height: 1.83 mts Weight: 79 kgs Position: Defender International: 32 caps, 3 goals (as of August 2, 2000) World Cups: 1 (1998) Previous Clubs: U North Carolina Transfer Fee: - Eddie Pope currently being chased by AC Milan is sure to have his profile raised even more after France 98. Pope has created enough of a stir in the US to warrant the interest rather than having to go to Europe to play. Pope is a very fair player with an excellent temperament with the ability to move around in defence and midfield. He even scores the odd goal or two. Birthdate: July 20, 1973 Birthplace: Livingston, United States of America Height: 1.75 mts Weight: 75 kgs Position: Attacking Midfielder International: 76 caps, 8 goals (as of August 3, 2000) World Cups: 2 (1994, 1998) Previous Clubs: Bayer Leverkusen, VfL Wolfsburg Transfer Fee: - Touted as the best player the USA have ever produced Reyna certainly holds up well in European football and is extremely well liked in the German Bundesliga for VfL Wolfsburg where he had a dynamic midfield. His excellent passing and European experience have made a difference to the team during past games and on his day could make a difference. A vital member in Glasgow Rangers road to the Scottish Premier League Title in 1999-2000 season.
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