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 The jerseys that
Earnie Stewart wore in his 100th international appearance for
the United States, and that Jason Kreis wore when he became the
leading scorer in Major League Soccer history went on display at
the National Soccer Hall of Fame today. “We are excited that
these players have shared their important moments and personal
treasures with the soccer fans who come from all across the
country to visit the Hall of Fame,” Jack Huckel, Hall of Fame
Director of Communications said. “Each of these players is a
hero in the game.”
Stewart entered the recent World Cup qualifying game against
Grenada in the 63rd minute for his 100th internal appearance and
set up DaMarcus Beasley’s game-winning goal 14 minutes later.
“Earnie has played in three FIFA World Cups for the United
States (1994, 1998, 2002) and leads all men’s national team
players in the number of World Cup qualifying matches played. He
is an outstanding professional and a tremendous example of the
consummate midfielder.”
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Stewart's 100th International Cap Jersey |
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Kreis' 89th Goal Jersey |
Kreis scored his record-breaking 89th career goal, eclipsing Roy
Lassiter’s record, on June 26 against D.C. United at the Cotton
Bowl in Dallas. “Jason is the sharpshooter front runner for the
Dallas Burn,” Huckel said. “He has an uncanny ability to find
the net. His record breaking goal was a perfect example of his
ability to be in the right
place, turn quickly with the ball and shoot accurately into the
lower corner of the goal, not a powered goal, but a well placed
goal.”
Earnie’s 100th jersey joins the jersey Claudio Reyna presented
the Hall of Fame following his 100th U.S. international match
against Honduras on June 2nd. “The players recognition of the
importance of sharing their accomplishment with America’s soccer
fans is very rewarding. We know they think of the Hall of Fame
as their place and these displays emphasize that fact,” Huckel
concluded.
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The jerseys of
the newest members of the 100 Cap Club for the Men's
National Team: Reyna (10), Stewart (8) |
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