Colin Jose Media Award


Colin Jose is a dedicated researcher and author was was appointed the official historian of the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1997.

His painstaking research and writing over a period of 40 years has resulted in a body of work acknowledged to be the definitive history of soccer in North America. He has written for every major English language soccer publication and has authored numerous books on the history of soccer. Colin is recognized internationally as the preeminent authority in the field.

This award, named in his honor, is designed to honor members of the media who specialize in communications with respect to soccer in the United States. It is awarded to those whose career contributions in the field are deemed to be of exceptional and sustained quality."

Colin Jose
Colin Jose is an English born Canadian who has been writing about soccer in the United States and Canada for over 40 years. During that time his painstaking research and writing has resulted in a body of work acknowledged to be the definitive history of soccer in North America.  He is the author of ten books and has written for numerous soccer publications including World Soccer and Soccer America. He was appointed historian at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1997 and also serves as the historian at The Soccer Hall of Fame in Canada.

Year Recipient
2004 Jerry Trecker
2005 Seamus Malin

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