RE: [nas] FW: GALAXY ACQUIRE RIGHTS TO KOREAN WORLD CUP DEFENDER HONG MYUNG BO

["David Allan" <dallan@netcarrier.com>]

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 >  "As one of the top 25 rated soccer teams in the world, the Galaxy 

 

Really?  I don't remember this poll?

 

 > Hong will not be eligible to join the Galaxyuntil the end of the 2002 season and is expect to be with the club for
preseason training camp next year. 
 

Since the MLS 2002 season is over, does this mean Pohang's 2002 Season?  How long does that last?

 
 

> A veteran of four World Cup finals (1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002), Hong made
his most significant impact by helping lead the Korean National Team to the
semifinals and a fourth place finish at the 2002 World Cup in Korea/Japan,
playing in all seven games.  
 

Was he the sweeper?  I remember the unfortunate play at the start of the 3rd place match.  Otherwise, he was a solid defender in the back, tough and unflappable.