NASL
FIRST MAN: Alain Maca was the NASL’s very first pick 48 years ago
Even before he could walk, Alain Maca was destined to make soccer history in the United States.
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REMEMBERING THE NASL: Defunct league’s draft certainly had its moments
Former MetroStars and Red Bulls GM and president Alexi Lalas (right), pictured by former head...
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REMEMBERING WOLFIE: Wolfgang Suhnholz, an appreciation
After polishing off the Cosmos in the quarterfinals of the 1976 North American Soccer League playoffs, the defending champion Tampa Bay Rowdies were starting to count some proverbial chickens before they hatched prior to meeting the Toronto Metros-Croatia in the semifinals.
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GOODBYE, WOLFGANG: Soccer Bowl ’76 MVP Suhnholz passes away
Wolfgang Suhnholz, a former Bayern Munich player who made an impact in the original North American Soccer League as Soccer Bowl ’76 MVP before turning to coaching, has passed away.
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A GOAL OF A LIFETIME: Hunt looks back on his historic score at Soccer Bowl ’77 that helped Pele retire as a champion
Here’s the headline and photo of the New York Daily News that proclaimed the Cosmos 1977 NASL...
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GOODBYE, JOHN: Ex-Diplomats, Quakes GM, soccer promoter Carbray passes away
When the original North American Soccer League was around, teams had to conjure up unique promotions to get fans into the stadium, especially when they weren’t hosting the Cosmos and Pele.
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FINDING SOME FAME: D’Ippolito to be inducted into NIOSA Hall
Former referee Gino D’Ippolito, one of the most respected and most popular game officials in U.S. Soccer, will be inducted to the NISOA Hall of Fame this summer.
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‘IT HAS BEEN ONE HELL OF A RIDE:’ Ex-Red Bull, Cosmos B defender Borrajo announces his retirement
Defender and midfielder Jonathan Borrajo, who performed for several pro clubs, including the Red Bulls and Cosmos B, announced his retirement Sunday.
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ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE: A war of words between GMs helped move Rochester-Toronto rivalry to another level
There is no book written on how to ignite a rivalry, but the Rochester Lancers and Toronto Metros in many ways wrote the proverbial book on how to move it up to another level.
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GOODBYE, JACK: Ex-Sounders, Metros GM Daley passes away
Jack Daley, one of the pioneering front office members of modern American soccer, has passed away.
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THE MILLER’S TALE: Ex-NASL coach accepts Chyzowych Fund award
Here’s the beginning of Al Miller’s speech after receiving his lifetime achievement award at the Walt Chyzowych Fund.
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SOME FUN TIMES: Maca enjoyed playing in the GASL
Alain Maca might have been the first draft pick in American soccer history by the Miami Gatos, but he would up playing for some other teams as well.
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