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Encyclopedia > 1996 MLS Inaugural Allocations

The Major League Soccer Inaugural Allocations were signed by the league and distributed to the league's ten teams prior to the beginning of the 1996 season, the MLS's first. Each team was assigned four "marquee" players prior to the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft. MLS logo For the defunct indoor soccer league, the Major Soccer League. ... The MLS Inaugural Player Draft was held before Major League Soccers initial season, to distribute players who had already graduated college to the leagues ten inaugural teams. ...

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Colorado Rapids

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Invesco Field Coach Fernando Clavijo All-Time Leaders* Games Chris Henderson, 178 Goals Paul Bravo, 39 Assists Chris Henderson, 53 Shutouts Joe Cannon, 18 First Game Kansas City Wiz 3 - 0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Colorado Rapids... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Marcelo Balboa (born August 8, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American soccer defender, captain of the US National Team for a large part of the 1990s. ... Large flag of South Africa Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... Shaun Bartlett (born October 31, 1972 in Cape Town) is a South African football (soccer) striker, who currently plays for Charlton Athletic of the Premier League. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Dominic Kinnear (born in July 26, 1967 in Glasgow, Scotland) is the current head coach of the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Roy Wegerle (born March 19, 1964 in Pretoria) is a South African-American soccer player, who played for the United States in the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. ...

Columbus Crew

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Columbus Crew Stadium Coach Sigi Schmid, 2006- All-Time Leaders* Games Mike Clark, 221 Goals Brian McBride, Jeff Cunningham, 62 Assists Robert Warzycha, 61 Shutouts Jon Busch, 22 First Game Columbus Crew 4 - 0 D.C. United (Ohio Stadium; April 13, 1996... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Large flag of South Africa Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... Theophilus Khumalo (better known as Doctor Khumalo) (born 26 June 1967 in Soweto) is a South African soccer player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Brian Maisonneuve (born June 28, 1973 in Warren, Michigan) is a former American soccer player, who spent his pro career playing defensive midfielder for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...

Dallas Burn

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Pizza Hut Park Coach Colin Clarke, 2003- All-Time Leaders* Games Jason Kreis, 247 Goals Jason Kreis, 91 Assists Jason Kreis, 65 Shutouts Matt Jordan, 30 First Game Dallas Burn 0 - 0 San Jose Clash (Cotton Bowl; April 14, 1996) Largest Win... General info: Large flag of Colombia Dimensions: 453x302 pixels Source: Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook License: Originally public domain, modifications under GFDL Most of the flags have had their colours improved and many have been resized to the proper ratios. ... Leonel Álvarez (born July 30, 1965 in Remedios, Colombia) is a Colombian football defensive midfielder, one of the best in the countrys history. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Image File history File links Mexico_flag_300. ... Hugo Sánchez Márquez (born July 11, 1958 in Mexico City) is a former football (soccer) striker, considered the best Mexican player ever. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ...

D.C. United

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium RFK Stadium Coach Peter Nowak, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Jaime Moreno, 206 Goals Jaime Moreno, 92 Assists Marco Etcheverry, 101 Shutouts Nick Rimando, 29 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April 6, 1996) Largest Win... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Jeff Agoos (born May 2, 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland) is an American soccer defender, who currently plays for the MetroStars of Major League Soccer. ... Fixed outer edges, arms, hues based on World Flag Database. ... Marco Antonio Etcheverry (born September 26, 1970 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia) is a renowned soccer player, often considered one of the best Bolivian players of all time. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... John Harkes (born March 8, 1967 in Kearny, New Jersey) was a talented American soccer player. ... Fixed outer edges, arms, hues based on World Flag Database. ...

Kansas City Wiz

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Arrowhead Stadium Coach Bob Gansler, 1999- All-Time Leaders* Games Preki, 218 Goals Preki, 71 Assists Preki, 98 Shutouts Tony Meola, 37 First Game Kansas City Wiz 3 - 0 Colorado Rapids (Arrowhead Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Kansas City Wizards 6... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Frank (Fotias) Klopas (born September 1, 1966 in Athens, Greece) is a former Greek-American soccer forward and midfielder. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Predrag Radosavljevic (Serbian: Предраг Радосављевић), known simply as Preki (Преки) (born June 24, 1963 in Belgrade), is a Serbian-American soccer player, one of the best players in the history of Major League Soccer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Large flag of Zambia Image originally derived from the public domain flags of the CIA World Factbook. ... Vitalis Digital Takawira (born September 24, 1972 in Harare) is a Zimbabwean football (soccer) player. ...

Los Angeles Galaxy

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Home Depot Center Coach Steve Sampson, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Cobi Jones, 254 Goals Cobi Jones, 62 Assists Cobi Jones, 82 Shutouts Kevin Hartman, 53 First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Dallas... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Image File history File links Mexico_flag_300. ... Jorge Campos Jorge Campos Navarrete (born October 15, 1966 in Acapulco, Mexico) is one of the most notable Mexican soccer players of the 1990s, and before his retirement from the world of football, was considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world. ... File links The following pages link to this file: El Salvador Politics of El Salvador Military of El Salvador Latin America Organization of American States Freedom House User:AntonioMartin Football World Cup 1970 Football World Cup 1982 United Provinces of Central America D.C. United San Jose Earthquakes List of... Mauricio Cienfuegos (born February 12, 1968 in San Salvador, El Salvador) is a Salvadoran footballer, currently retired. ... File links The following pages link to this file: Ecuador Politics of Ecuador Latin America Organization of American States Aston Villa F.C. Freedom House Football World Cup 2002 User:AntonioMartin Football World Cup 2006 OPEC Guayas F.C. Dallas Copa América UN Human Development Index List of national... Eduardo Hurtado (born January 12, 1969 in Esmeraldas, Ecuador) is a soccer striker, the all-time leading scorer for the Ecuador national team (tied with Agustin Delgado) with 26 goals in 74 caps. ...

NY/NJ MetroStars

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Giants Stadium Coach Mo Johnston, 2005- All-Time Leaders* Games Mike Petke, 134 Goals Giovanni Savarese, 41 Assists Tab Ramos, 36 Shutouts Tony Meola, 20 First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13, 1996) Largest Win MetroStars 5... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Roberto Donadoni (poster) Roberto Donadoni (born September 9, 1963 in Cisano Bergamasco) is an Italian football (soccer) player. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Tony Meola (born February 21, 1969 in Belleville, New Jersey) is an American goalkeeper, who became one of the most famous soccer players in the United States after his play in the 1994 World Cup. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Tabare Tab Ramos (born September 21, 1966 in Montevideo, Uruguay) is an American soccer midfielder, considered one of the most skillful players to ever wear the US jersey. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ...

New England Revolution

Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Gillette Stadium Coach Steve Nicol, 2002- All-Time Leaders* Games Ted Chronopoulos, 144 Goals Taylor Twellman, 64 Assists Steve Ralston, 40 Shutouts Matt Reis, 13 First Game Tampa Bay Mutiny 3 - 2 New England Revolution (Tampa Stadium; April 13, 1996) Largest Win... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Mike Burns (born September 14, 1970 in Marlborough, Massachusetts) is a retired professional and United States national team soccer player, currently Director of Soccer for the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Italy. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Alexi Lalas (born June 1, 1970 in Birmingham, Michigan) is a former soccer defender, who became one of the most famous soccer players in the United States after his play in the 1994 World Cup. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ...

San Jose Clash

Year Founded 1995 - 2005 League Major League Soccer Stadium Spartan Stadium Coach - All-Time Leaders* Games Richard Mulrooney, 163 Goals Ronald Cerritos, 61 Assists Ronald Cerritos, 47 Shutouts Pat Onstad, 27 First Game San Jose Clash 1 - 0 D.C. United (Spartan Stadium; April 6, 1996) Largest Win San Jose... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... John Doyle (born April 16, 1966) played as a central defender for five years for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer from the start of the inaugural season in 1996 until his retirement in 2000. ... File links The following pages link to this file: ACF Fiorentina Internazionale Luton Town F.C. Nigeria West Bromwich Albion F.C. Freedom House Football World Cup 2002 Newcastle United F.C. African Union 2002 Commonwealth Games Everton F.C. La Francophonie Football World Cup 1998 Football World Cup 1994... File links The following pages link to this file: ACF Fiorentina Internazionale Luton Town F.C. Nigeria West Bromwich Albion F.C. Freedom House Football World Cup 2002 Newcastle United F.C. African Union 2002 Commonwealth Games Everton F.C. La Francophonie Football World Cup 1998 Football World Cup 1994... Benedict Iroha (born November 29, 1969 in Aba) is a former Nigerian football defender. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_States. ... Eric Wynalda (born June 9, 1969 in Fullerton, California) is a former American soccer forward, the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. National Team. ...

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