Top 100 powerful people in American soccer

[SamsArmySam]

Originally posted by gottarun

Ha...i was going to add something about Dunkin' Donuts and all that, but decided that wouldn't be too nice. :) So, in a way, yes, pun intended.

Haven't gotten to the end of this thread, so this may already be addressed...

I saw Foudy in person at the USA v Norway game a couple weeks back. She didn't go the full 90, but she appeared very much fit and in shape for that game. I was surprised by her appearance, actually. I think Heinrich's has ratcheted up the fitness level requirements and the general competitiveness for spots on this team.

And yes, among current US Women's players, Foudy probably has as much power over the women's game in this country as anyone. I think Mia's more visible, but I don't think she wants the role that Foudy has carved out for herself.

[FearM9]

Originally posted by timed_out
Marcia McDermott
Abby Wambach
How???

Uhh don't know where John Hendricks would fit on this list be he is hugely responsible for the start of the WUSA.

[sag is better]

Can't believe no one's said U-17 coach John Ellinger.

I think he deserves a lot of credit for what he did with Donovan, Beasley, etc., to say nothing of how important his work will be building for the next WCs.

[El Toro]

GAZZA!!!!!!

er....never mind.

[CHICO13]

Ken Horowitz...just kidding :p
How 'bout Thomas Rongen? u-20 Coach

[gnk]

Originally posted by CrewDust
20. Ty
21. Jack

97. The "Its in the Net" Guy.

The "It's in the Net" Guy is Dave Johnson. He does DC United games on local cable. He's also the radio voice of the Washington Wizards and is the weekend sports guy on the local Fox affiliate in DC.

[prk166]

Originally posted by CrewDust
14. Kraft Family
95. Steve Sampson

Ouch! =-)

[whynotus]

-Mark Cuban (pleeeeeeeeze buy a team)
-Douglas Logan Mendoza
-Bob Gansler (1990 WC coach)
-Tino Palace (Clean Sheet)
-Whoever mercifully took Roy Wegerle OFF of MLS Extra Time after one week
-Toby Charles (Soccer Made In Germany)
-Rupert Murdoch (thank you Fox Sports World)

[Daksims]

Stuart Little

[Naco]

May have been said, don't remember, but:

- Max Bretos
- Christian Miles
- Giles Elliot

Did anyone see their beautiful USA give-away T-shirts they wore during "Ticket To Asia"?

Sean

[lurch]

#89 : Soccerhead

[MarioKempes]

1) Bruce Arena - brought by pride to the US
2) Rupert Murdoch - Americans can actually watch soccer now
3) Eric Wynalda - leading scorer in US history and possibly the 1st American to succeed in top European league
...

[cpwilson80]

Add a collective "All US players who came back home for the first season of MLS" somewhere in the mid 30s

[Jose L. Couso]

Dave Sarachan

[Elizabeth]

Did anybody say Cobi JOnes? I didn't know he is the most recognizable and popular player by media standards. The entire Nats bus lets him off first to get the media out of the way becasue they always ask for him.

Even if it's ignorance...it gets him a lot of exposure nationwide.

[saabrian]

Originally posted by vw

Who's this guy?

Contigula is the president of the US Soccer Federation.

[RevsGuy06]

Landon's sister

[soccer_addict21]

John O'Brien
Kasey Keller
Earnie Stewart

[Luis Chavez]

hey how about

LA NORTE

[FlashMan]

It's not exactly a person but how 'bout:

77. Sam's Army