The Board of Directors, US Soccer: President * Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia Executive Vice President * Sunil Gulati Treasurer * William J. Goaziou Chairman, Adult Council * Mike Edwards Chairman, Youth Council * David Messersmith Chairman, Pro Council * Don Garber Immediate Past President * Alan I. Rothenberg Athlete Representative * Mary Harvey Athlete Representative * Cameron Rast Athlete Representative Fernando Clavijo Athlete Representative Amanda Cromwell Athlete Representative John Doyle Athlete Representative John Harkes Athlete Representative John Kerr, Jr. Athlete Representative Peter Vermes Commissioner, Adult Council Marypat Bell Commissioner, Adult Council Werner Fricker, Jr. Commissioner, Adult Council Marge Madriago Commissioner, Adult Council Brooks McCormick Commissioner, Adult Council Charles B. Robinson Commissioner, Adult Council Bruno Trapikas Commissioner, Adult Council Richard Groff Commissioner, Pro Council David Askinas Commissioner, Pro Council Lauren Gregg Commissioner, Pro Council Jonathan Kraft Commissioner, Pro Council Francisco Marcos Commissioner, Pro Council Tony DiCicco Commissioner, Pro Council Kevin Payne Commissioner, Pro Council Lynn Morgan Commissioner, Youth Council David Burton Commissioner, Youth Council Chris Christoffersen Commissioner, Youth Council * Burton Haimes Commissioner, Youth Council Larry Harmon Commissioner, Youth Council Evelyn Gill Commissioner, Youth Council Bob Palmeiro Commissioner, Youth Council Darl D. Rose Coaching Director Bob Gansler Referee Director John Bouda National Member Representative Alex Para National Member Representative Bill Sage Associate Representative Jim Sheldon * Indicates members of the BOD Executive Council (Burton Haimes serves on the Executive Council as the National Associations Representative)
43. Doug E. Doug 8. Andres Escobar 19. Dustin Hoffman 75. Captain Crunch 18. Alexi Lalas 1. Saint Phil 2. Michael Eisner 4. General Santa Ana
Originally posted by GersMan Unless I'm mistaken, Foudy holds a LOT of weight....both with the USSF and the WUSA. She was/is spokesperson, on the board of directors (or something like that), is team captain , and does a lot of work for soccer in general.
1.Landon Donovan 2.Jeff Agoos 3.Joe Cannon 4.Richard Mulrooney 5.Wade Barrett 6.Troy Dayak 7.Jimmy Conrad 8.Ronnie Ekelund 9.Manny Lagos 10.Ian Russell 11.Ariel Graziani 12.Dwayne DeRosario 13.Eddie Robinson 14.Zak Ibsen 15.Chris Roner 16.Ramiro Coralles 17.Scott Bower 18.Luichi Gonzalez 19.Devin Barclay 20.Jon Conway Alex
power 81. Mr./Ms. Home Depot (sponsor of the Carson facility) My favorites so far: beejoo's nom of the Supporter Shield Hostage Taker, and usagoal putting Freddy at 13 1/2.
That is exactly why I asked! But I guess some people couldn't figure that out. And I bet he doesn't even apoligize for calling me an idiot.
Finally! a list that makes sense for everybody. If I could make one suggestion, though: 1. Yves 2. Landon donovan 3. Jeff Agoos etc., etc., etc.
power II 45. Randall Bird (sing the Chant with him!) 93. Survivor's Ethan Zohn and his 'Zone' off the list now - Andrew Shue (but what a guy in 1996!)
The USA soccer board is less influential on the sport than some other boards: The Board at Disney ( runs abc.,espns) The board at Addidas. The board at Kelloggs. The board at Mars Candy. The board at Mastercard (they gotta get some recognition for the best american soccer commercials, on top of their support). Also, let's not forget, the judge (and was this a jury case)who gave the players $3 bucks, torched the prospect of free-agency in MLS, but probably kept the league alive for another few years.
Going on the responses, maybe something like this … 1. Phil Anschultz 2. Don Garber 3. Phil Knight 4. Bob Continglia 5. Bruce Arena 6. Lamar Hunt 7. Ivan Gadzisis 8. Sunil Gilati 9. Bob Bradley 10. Mark Noonan 11. Landon Donovan 12. Kevin Payne 13. Richard Motzkin 14. ESPN President 15. ABC Sports President 16. Univision President 17. Tony DiCicco 18. Kraft Family 19. Mia Hamm 20. Esse Baharmast 21. Alan Rothenburg 22. Bob Gansler 23. Thomas Rongen 24. Julie Foudy 25. Ray Hudson 26. Anson Dorrance 27. Nick Sackiewicz 28. Brandi Chastain 29. Clint Mathis 30. Dave Sarachin 31. Lauren Gregg 32. Glenn Myrnick 33. Ty Keough 34. Jack Edwards 35. J. P. Dellacamera 36. Ridge Mahoney 37. Jeff Bradley 38. Marc Connolly 39. Michael Lewis 40. Graehme Jones somewhere down the line: Rob Stone, Ethan Zohn
touche 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.
I went through this kinda quickly, but did anyone mention Tommy or Seamus? How about all 5 members of the original "Strike Force"--I see two there, what about McHead, Josh and Beas? Grant Wahl of SI? and what about...MLS fans? I think someone said that earlier... Telemundo president? Taylor Twellman? Ray Hudson? wRongen? Debra Messing? Sigi? just some names to throw out (and wait for people's reaction)
O.k., I forget, what was her connection again? IIRC, didn't she "host" the W.C. group selection in '94 or something? What am I thinking of?
I think the original poster was thinking of Marla Messing, who was the head of the Women's World Cup'99 host group. Not to be confused with the "Will and Grace" star Debra, although they are related (I believe they're cousins, someone please confirm/correct me on this), although Debra was present and participated at the WWC Draw in San Jose earlier that year. This is a wonderful list... nice concept. Would think that it would be better served if someone could round up the tallies and post a forman "Top 100" out of it... Cheers, William
To Claymore Nice avatar... Do you know where one might find "Sifl and Ollie" videos? For the sake of continuity, I'll rank them at 99 and 100.
You are right. Sponsorship money matters. Cars are a huge influence. Since WC '94. Oldsmobile then..but Chevy has taken the reigns I think. Or is it Ford? i see the cars at events. They provide SUV's and vans to just about every soccer organization in existence. M&M Mars gets all of their cars through them in the partnership with the youth nationals.