The
MetroStars are a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise that plays at the
Giants Stadium of the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New
Jersey. The team colors are red, black, and gold; the home jerseys are red
and black vertical stripes. The MetroStars have been in the league since
1996. From 1996-1997 they were known as the New York/New Jersey MetroStars.
They are planning to move to a new soccer-specific stadium in Harrison, New
Jersey in 2006.
The team has underachieved since its inception, its best result in MLS play
being reaching the MLS Cup semifinals in 2000. In the US Open Cup, the
MetroStars reached three semifinals (1997, 1998, 2000), before finally
getting to their first final in 2003. On August 26, 2000, the Metros' Clint
Mathis set an MLS record by scoring 5 goals in a game against the Dallas
Burn.
Some of the high-profile international players to play for the Metros were
Roberto Donadoni, Branco, Lothar Matthäus, and Adolfo Valencia. The team has
had its share of famous coaches as well, including Carlos Queiroz, Carlos
Alberto Parreira, and Bora Milutinovic. American stars Tony Meola, Tab
Ramos, Tim Howard, Clint Mathis, and Eddie Pope have all played in the red
and black. Currently, the youngster Eddie Gaven and the Honduran star Amado
Guevara are two of the brightest lights on the team, with head coach Bob
Bradley steering the Metros into the correct direction.
Honors
La Manga Cup 1 (2004)
Notable Players
Roberto Donadoni (1996-1997)
Eddie Gaven (2003-)
Amado Guevara (2003-)
Tim Howard (1998-2003)
Tony Meola (1996-1998)
Clint Mathis (2000-2003)
Lothar Matthäus (2000)
Eddie Pope (2003-)
Tab Ramos (1996-2002)
Giovanni Savarese (1996-1998)
Adolfo Valencia (2000-2001) |
