Moore and Vermes Inducted Into US Soccer Hall of Fame

The induction of 2 more pioneer players of  MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER have been selected to the United States Hall of Fame. Although the American Hall no longer exists in a building form, the ceremonial induction takes place in conjunction with other soccer events.

 

JOE-MAX MOORE

 

Caps: 100  Goals: 24

Clubs: Saarbrucken (Germany), FC Nurnberg (Germany), New England Revolution (USA), Everton (England)

 

The son of a former owner of the NASL's Tulsa Roughnecks, Joe-Max Moore was destined to be part of the American soccer scene from childhood. By the time he was old enough for professional football, there wasn't the caliber in place for his talents. Moore moved to Europe and endured the struggles of an American making it in German football.

 

He did surprising well, and when the MLS was assigning designated stars to the inaugural franchises, Moore landed with New England.  He stayed long enough to score at a rate of better than a goal every 2 games.

 

He moved to Everton in the Premier League and made over 50 appearances. He finished out his career with a return to New England for one last season. He was art of 3 US World Cup Teams (1994-2002)

Joe-Max Moore's 1996 Inaugural New England Revolution jersey (ISA photo)

Moore in action in the inaugural 1996 MLS season wearing the above shirt.

(photo ISA)

 

PETER VERMES

 

Caps: 67 Goals: 11

Clubs: New Jersey Eagles (USA), Raba Eto (Hungary), Volendam (Holland), Tampa Bay Rowdies (USA), Figueres (Spain), New York Fever (USA), New York MetroStars (USA), Colorado Rapids (USA), Kansas City (USA)

 

Having to earn his living as a traveler for the early part of his career made Peter Vermes ripe for football management. A very capable striker who became a utility player based on his determination and diversity.

 

A key player for the USA at the 1990 and 1994 World Cup, Vermes was a Captain in Colorado's(1997) and Kansas City's(2000) MLS Cup runs playing as a defender. The latter resulting in the MLS Championship victory.

(photo ISA)

Vermes wear the above jersey as MLS Champions.

 

It seems the next generation of inductees may just include players who only have played in MLS. The importance of these traveling pioneers cannot be measured in mere statistics, but rather the compliments of their peers.

 

Both these players are honored by the INTERNATIONAL SOCCER ARCHIVES with their jerseys.

US Soccer Federation Centennial Moment : Wembley Stadium

 

This year the International Soccer Archives is proud to present historical moments from the 100 years of soccer in the United States. We will be bringing you in words, pictures and artifacts a century of a soccer nation's heritage.

 

There is a place that surpasses the distance of soccer history - and that is England, where the hollowed grounds of WEMBLEY STADIUM is celebrating its 90th Anniversary. This comes also in the year of The Football Association which was founded 150 years ago.

 

England's  home stadia since 1923 was at the Exposition Grounds that housed Wembley Stadium.

 

An aerial view of the Twin Towers facade at Wembley Stadium. (ISA Collection)

 

 

From the 1923 F.A. Cup Final to the 1966 FIFA World Cup where England triumphed, visitors could visit the famous "Twin Towers" that hosted Kings, Queens, Generals and football Captains.

 

 

                             

The last of the tour tickets to the original Wembley Stadium. (ISA Collection)

 

The American's have made one and only one visit in all the years to play the English at Wembley.

The date was September 7, 1994.

 

 

A ticket to history - USA v England at Wembley Stadium. (ISA Collection)

 

Bouyed by the success of the 1994 FIFA World Cup hosted by the USA, the Americans visited Wembley Stadium and the select few that played that day accomplished what even the great PELE' did not.

 

 

The US National Team pose at the famous Wembley Stadium (Copyright ISA. All rights reserved)

 

 

The Official match programme - USA v England (ISA Collection)

 

England triumphed at home with a 2:0 victory with a brace by Alan Shearer. The USA wore the "denim" style jerseys used at the 1994 World Cup. England played in their traditional white shirts.

Alexi Lalas fends off England's Tony Adams as  Brad Friedel looks on.(Copyright ISA. All rights reserved)

 

Cobi Jones is surrounded by England keeper David Seamen, Teddy Sheringham and England Captain David Platt. (Copyright ISA. All rights reserved)

 

The Offical Team sheet (ISA Collection)

 

7 September 1994 - Wembley Stadium - London, England 

Attendance: 38,629

Scorers: Alan Shearer 32, Alan Shearer 39

 

USA: Brad Friedel (Jurgen Sommer 82) - Jeff Agoos (Mike Lapper 70), Marcelo Balboa, Alexi Lalas, Paul Caligiuri - Thomas Dooley[C], Cobi Jones, Mike Sorber, Claudio Reyna (Joe-Max Moore 82) - Hugo Perez (Eric Wynalda 82), Earnie Stewart (Frank Klopas 82).

 

England: David Seamen - Jones, Graham Le Saux, Barry Venison, Tony Adams - Gary Pallister, David Platt [C], John Barnes, Alan Shearer (Les Ferdinand 80), Teddy Sheringham (Ian Wright 80), Darren Anderton.

Iconic American Soccer Artifact Sells At Auction - 1930 World Cup Ball

 The November Sporting Memorabilia held by Convery Auctions included an important artifact from the history of the World Cup. It also happens to be a part of the United States' soccer legacy.

In the USA's 3:0 victory against Paraguay on July 17th, 1930 - American Bert Patenaude scored the very first hat trick in World Cup play. The ball used in that match was auctioned off in Scotland for a mere 600.00 British Pound sterling ($975.82).

Among the other highlights from Convery Auction was the blue Manchester United jersey worn by Nobby Stiles in their 1968 European Cup Final win against Benfica. It hammered down for 26,000.00 pounds ($37,011.71).

The biggest price realized for an item was 188,200.00 pounds ($267,644.62) for Nobby Stiles' 1966 World Cup winner medal. He became the 8th player of the starting 11 that has put his medal up for sale. Only Bobby Charlton, Jack Charlton and Martin Peters have kept theirs.

Since 1998, the escalating price of these medals has increased. The first attempt by George Cohen failed to meet the asking price but later sold for 80,000 pounds when purchased by his former club, Fulham United.

Here is the chronological list of sales:

1998

George Cohen - 80,000.00 (to Fulham United F.C.)

Ray Wilson - 80,000.00

Gordon Banks - 124,750.00

Bobby Moore - 150,000.00  (to West Ham Utd.)

Geoff Hurst - 150,000.00 (to West Ham Utd.)

Alan Ball - 164,800.00

Nobby Stiles - 188,200.00 (to Manchester Utd.)

2010

Roger Hunt donated his medal to his former club's museum at Liverpool F.C. in 2003.

Noel Lemon Collection - Part 2

The array of soccer history that has been added to the I.S.A. Collection is rich indeed. The silver salver presented to the US National Team by the Colombian club "Millionarios" was made for the very first Marboro Cup in 1987.

The silverware (above) was finely crafted and engraved. The edging depicts the 11 districts that make up the Republic of Colombia.

Also included in the collection are several National and club penants that were exchanged before some of the international and friendly matches. The large satin banners like Peru (below), Colombia and Juventus are very ornate and colorful.

Lemon's organization - Mundial International Ltd., was a catalyst in expanding international tours and was the first to bring the Colombian National Team to play England at Wembley Stadium.

Mundial also facilitated the first tour for Peru on European soil. As a token to commemorate the match between Holland and Peru in October 1998, this ornate silver and gem stone statue (below) was created.

More in Part 3.

Bornstein's Boots - A Boost for Haiti

Sometimes a kick is just a kick, a smile is just a smile ... but in the case of USA international Jonathan Bornstein - the fundamentals of both worlds apply.

Recently, Bornstein offered up his game-worn soccer shoes to raise money for the American Red Cross and their humanitarian aid to earthquake ravaged Haiti.

The boots he wore (above) while scoring against Costa Rica on October 14, 2009 not only won the match for the USA, but allowed Honduras to also qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Jonathan kindly autographed the pair of shoes (above) which were sold on ebay, the online auction site. They drew 51 bids and finished with a final price of $1,725 USD - all which will go directly to the Haiti cause.

It is not often that such well publized memorabilia can make it into the hands of the general public. However, this item is well documented and a great addition to any international soccer collection.