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Voices of Soccer: Hall of Famers and Their Passion for the Game
At the 2009 NSCAA Annual Convention the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum hosted the symposium, Voices of Soccer: Hall of Famers and Their Passion for the Game, discussing the future of soccer in the United States. Subjects of the hour long conversation ranged from coaching youth teams to developing players for a professional career and playing on the international stage.
The panel of Hall of Famers was animated in their discussion; one audience member, Jeff Spruell of Carmel City, IL, stated afterwards, “I called my son as I walked out of the room, telling him I had just attended the best session ever at the NSCAA Convention!”
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Jeff Agoos
Newly elected to the Hall of Fame, Jeff Agoos talked about what he, as the New York Red Bulls Sporting Director, looks for in players for the team.
Jeff Clip 1 | Jeff Clip 2
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Marcelo Balboa
Marcelo Balboa, the first player to reach the Century Club for the U.S. Men’s National Team and now an experienced and respected television and radio broadcaster, spoke about comparing soccer in Europe to Major League Soccer.
Marcelo Clip
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Anson Dorrance
Legendary soccer coach Anson Dorrance, whose University of North Carolina teams have won an astounding 19 NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships, remarked about what gives the United States its real soccer strength.
Anson Clip 1 | Anson Clip 2
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Joy Fawcett
Newly elected to the Hall of Fame, soccer mom extraordinaire Joy Fawcett spoke about her club, Saddleback United, organizing team trips to see professional soccer and its value to the players.
Joy Clip
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Julie Foudy
Two-time Women’s World Cup winner, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist and accomplished television soccer analyst Julie Foudy addressed the issue of developing international quality players and the value of the new Women’s Professional Soccer League.
Julie Clip 1 | Julie Clip 2
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The Hall of Fame is planning its next symposium session for the NSCAA’s 63rd Annual Convention in Philadelphia, January 13-17, 2010.
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2009 Voices of Soccer Symposium Audio
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