[nas] FW:McBRIDE ONE OF FOUR PLAYERS INDUCTED INTO THE INAUGURAL USLHALL OF FAME

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Title: FW:McBRIDE ONE OF FOUR PLAYERS INDUCTED INTO THE INAUGURAL USL HALL OF FAME

> BRIAN McBRIDE ONE OF FOUR PLAYERS INDUCTED 
> INTO THE INAUGURAL USL HALL OF FAME
> The Former Milwaukee Rampage Star Is Joined By Chris Armas, Tony Sanneh And 
> Charmaine Hooper As The First-Ever Players Inducted Into The USL Hall of
> Fame
>
> For Immediate Release     Jeff Wuerth,
> 614-447-4174
> Friday, Nov.1, 2002
>
> COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus Crew and U.S. National Team star forward Brian
> McBride will be one of four players 
> inducted into the inaugural United Soccer Leagues (USL) Hall of Fame on
> opening day of its Annual Operations Meeting November 7.
>  Three coaches will join the four players.  Joining McBride on the
> player side is Chris Armas of the Chicago Fire, Tony Sanneh who 
> is currently playing in Germany and Canadian star Charmaine Hooper. The
> three coaches to be inducted are Kansas City Wizards head 
> coach Bob Gansler, Rochester Raging Rhinos head coach Pat Ercoli and former
> Richmond Kickers head coach Dennis Viollet.  The seven 
> individuals honored have won a combined 17 championships between Major
> League Soccer, USL and the U.S. Open Cup.
>  McBride was a member of the Division II A-League's Milwaukee Rampage
> in 1994.  He tallied 17 goals and 17 assists for 51 points.  
> His 51 points in 15 games still ranks 6th all-time on the Rampage scoring
> list and his 17 assists still has him tied for 7th all-time for Milwaukee.
>  "It's nice to be honored by a league that's been a foundation for
> players beginning professional soccer," said McBride.  "I enjoyed my 
> time in Milwaukee and am honored to have been a part of the organization."
>  The 2002 World Cup star scored the winning goal in U.S. victories
> over Portugal and Mexico, helping the U.S. advance to the quarterfinals 
> before losing to eventual runner-up Germany 1-0.  McBride also helped The
> Crew win the 2002 U.S. Open Cup championship and was just 
> one game away from a spot in MLS Cup.
>  The Arlington Heights, Ill. native is a seven-time MLS All-Star.  He
> was the first player taken in the 1996 Inaugural MLS Draft.  McBride 
> was a two-time All-American at St. Louis University (1990-93) and was a
> Hermann Award Finalist and runner-up for the Missouri Athletic Club 
> Player of the Year as a senior in 1993.  In a ceremony on November 9 in St.
> Louis, McBride will become the first Billikens player to have his 
> jersey retired from the storied program.
>
> - TheCrew.com -
>