My enduring memory of Carlos Alberto is seeing Roger Davies of the Sounders punch him in the face during a game at the Kingdome.
A Quakes History Lesson with Johnny Moore On this episode of ‘74 Til Infinity Monti catches up with the first ever San Jose Earthquakes player and legend Johnny Moore. They discuss the NASL days, the MLS beginnings, and the current state of the club. 24 minute podcast: https://art19.com/shows/74-til-infinity
I still can't believe that I played against Art Welch, who was a ringer for the rec league team managed by the league's coordinator. Ha! I remember the location, too. Bucknall school in Campbell, circa mid-1980's. If I told you I put a ball between his legs and scored, you probably wouldn't believe me, but it happened. Hey, he wasn't a "defender", right? Don't think we won that game, though!
I remember when Art Welch was playing in the adult Sunday-Wednesday leagues. He was still s great player even though he had lost a step and had white hair. I played indoor with and against his sob, Art Jr I believe his name was and he was a a good player but nothing like his dad.
Yes, I remember Art playing in a co-ed league in San Jose. We played that team a number of times. Johnny Moore (and his wife) was also on that team. We managed to beat them once. I actually scored a goal, with Art defending me....number one, he was not a defender, but then, you didn't need to be one to defend me. Number two, Art knew that, so let's just say he gave me plenty of space. Number three, I got really lucky, as it was obvious that the shot would be a header. Even one of me teammates yelled across the pitch to me "you actually looked like you knew what you were doing!". Pinnacle of my soccer playing days.
Thought this belonged here in order to not derail the Avaya Stadium thread... Rewinding the clock 40 years, two years after Pele retired, the Cosmos only lost to WC Champion Argentina by a score of 0-1....There were 70,134 fans on hand. A family friend referee Gino D'appolito was the official for that game. Argentina barely beat them in the last minute. Just looking at the names Argentina had would give anyone shivers. I know the game was slower and the rules may now be a little different but to lose to a World Cup Champion along with a young Diego Maradona, is pretty amazing for any club team. This just shows you the talent level the Cosmos had at the time. Even the North American players the Cosmos had in GK Brand, Defender Bobby Smith, Midfielder Ricky Davis, and forward Mark Liveric learned to become very good players while playing with and against world class players. Argentina Nips Cosmos On Late Passarella Goal - The Washington Post
Ha- I'm sure you're just being modest. Frank Tabbah was the league coordinator's name, I think. I played four years in high school in the early 70's (mostly as a left wing or in midfield), and only scored a few goals. When I got into the rec leagues, I found my niche. I played striker and got pretty terrific service for a number of seasons. I didn't like to keep the ball much, just preferred to lay it off first time and look for space in the box. Used my head a lot for both passing and scoring. Scored about 300 goals in about 300 games. Sometimes it was like shooting fish in a barrel, though. I remember us winning some games 5-0 and 6-0. So there were memorable goals, and also plenty of gimmies.
Almost positive that the game was played at the Coliseum. My family and I drove down, watched the game, got in our car and drove back home. I'm pretty sure that on this goal, Deleon chased down a ball just outside the box that Bob Rigby tried to play with his feet. Instead, Deleon deftly possessed it, danced away from Rigby as he flailed helplessly, then bent a perfect ball into the net. As their expressions, suggest, one of the more exciting goals they ever scored. Right up there with Huckerby electrifying the crowd in his first game against the Galaxatives at the Oakland Coliseum.