Johnny Moore (soccer)
Encyclopedia
Johnny Moore is a former Scottish-U.S. soccer player who spent several years in the North American Soccer League
and Major Indoor Soccer League
. He has also served in various administrative positions, including general manager of the San Jose Earthquakes
of Major League Soccer
. Moore also earned eleven caps with the U.S. national team
. In 1997, he was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
.
in 1967. He quickly established himself in the youth soccer culture, joining the Ballistic United Soccer Club as an assistant coach.
(NASL) signed Moore as the team’s first player. Moore spent four seasons with the Earthquakes playing in both the midfield and as a forward. In addition to his playing field duties, Moore served as the Earthquakes assistant general manager
from 1974 to 1976. In 1977, he was elevated to the position of general manager and team Vice President. However, at the end of the season, the Earthquakes traded Moore and John Rowlands to the Oakland Stompers
for Volker Foss.
(MISL), this is deceiving. In 1979, he joined Detroit Lightning
for its first, and only year in existence. At the end of the 1979-1980 season, David Schoenstadt bought the team and moved it to San Francisco, California
, renaming the team the San Francisco Fog
. After only one dismal season in California, Schoenstadt moved it again, this time to Kansas City, Missouri
where he renamed the team the Kansas City Comets
. Moore remained with the team through both moves and name changes, even coaching the Fog during the 1980-1981 season. While the team was last in the league standings, this season was Moore’s most productive one indoors, as he scored 32 goals in 40 games. He also suffered a concussion which led to his wearing a helmet. He began his final season in MISL with the Comets, but was traded to the Phoenix Inferno
. Moore retired from playing professionally in 1982. During his three seasons in MISL, he was a two time second team All Star.
After retiring from playing, Moore returned to the San Francisco area and served as an assistant coach to Roger Thomson for the San Jose Earthquakes during the team’s 1982-1983 MISL season. The NASL had run an indoor schedule in 1981-1982, but had decided not to have a 1982-1983 indoor schedule. As a result, the Earthquakes played in MISL that season.
in an August 20, 1972 loss to Canada
. He became a regular starter for the U.S. as it ran through its failed qualification bid for the 1974 FIFA World Cup
. His last cap came on August 25, 1975, in a loss to Mexico
, just as his professional club career was beginning.
of Major League Soccer
hired Moore as the team’s General Manager. He remained with the team for two years, gaining a reputation for building a solid fan base. On January 12, 2004, Moore resigned as the Earthquakes’ owners contempalated moving the franchise to Houston.
and was the Vice President of Sales at Noah Software. He has also served as a business development manager for Workscape, Inc. In 1997, Moore was inducted into both the California Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame
. He had been previously inducted into the California Youth Soccer Hall of Fame in 1995.
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
and Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
. He has also served in various administrative positions, including general manager of the San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. Moore also earned eleven caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. In 1997, he was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame
National Soccer Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a private, non-profit institution established in 1979 that honors soccer achievements in the United States.-History:...
.
Early life
Moore moved to the San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
in 1967. He quickly established himself in the youth soccer culture, joining the Ballistic United Soccer Club as an assistant coach.
NASL
In 1974, the San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer LeagueNorth American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
(NASL) signed Moore as the team’s first player. Moore spent four seasons with the Earthquakes playing in both the midfield and as a forward. In addition to his playing field duties, Moore served as the Earthquakes assistant general manager
General manager
General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:...
from 1974 to 1976. In 1977, he was elevated to the position of general manager and team Vice President. However, at the end of the season, the Earthquakes traded Moore and John Rowlands to the Oakland Stompers
Oakland Stompers
The Oakland Stompers were a soccer team in the North American Soccer League which played the 1978 season in the NASL. The Stompers played in the Western Division of the American Conference and finished the year with a 12-18 record...
for Volker Foss.
MISL
While it may appear from many accounts that Moore bounced through four teams in the Major Indoor Soccer LeagueMajor Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
(MISL), this is deceiving. In 1979, he joined Detroit Lightning
Detroit Lightning
The Detroit Lightning was a Major Indoor Soccer League franchise which existed for only one season, 1979-1980. The Lightning finished that season at 15-17...
for its first, and only year in existence. At the end of the 1979-1980 season, David Schoenstadt bought the team and moved it to San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, renaming the team the San Francisco Fog
San Francisco Fog (MISL)
The San Francisco Fog was a Major Indoor Soccer League franchise which existed for only one season, 1980-1981.-History:The Fog, which played their home games at the Cow Palace, finished their single season of existence at 11-29...
. After only one dismal season in California, Schoenstadt moved it again, this time to Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
where he renamed the team the Kansas City Comets
Kansas City Comets
The Kansas City Comets were a professional indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. They played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979–1991, when they folded...
. Moore remained with the team through both moves and name changes, even coaching the Fog during the 1980-1981 season. While the team was last in the league standings, this season was Moore’s most productive one indoors, as he scored 32 goals in 40 games. He also suffered a concussion which led to his wearing a helmet. He began his final season in MISL with the Comets, but was traded to the Phoenix Inferno
Phoenix Inferno
The Phoenix Inferno was an American indoor soccer team based out of Phoenix, United States, that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1980 to 1983. In 1983 new ownership renamed the team the Phoenix Pride. The Pride folded at the end of the 1983-1984 season...
. Moore retired from playing professionally in 1982. During his three seasons in MISL, he was a two time second team All Star.
After retiring from playing, Moore returned to the San Francisco area and served as an assistant coach to Roger Thomson for the San Jose Earthquakes during the team’s 1982-1983 MISL season. The NASL had run an indoor schedule in 1981-1982, but had decided not to have a 1982-1983 indoor schedule. As a result, the Earthquakes played in MISL that season.
National team
Having never played a first division match with a U.S. club, Moore earned his cap with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in an August 20, 1972 loss to Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. He became a regular starter for the U.S. as it ran through its failed qualification bid for the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
. His last cap came on August 25, 1975, in a loss to Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
, just as his professional club career was beginning.
General manager of the Earthquakes
On February 8, 2002, the San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
of Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
hired Moore as the team’s General Manager. He remained with the team for two years, gaining a reputation for building a solid fan base. On January 12, 2004, Moore resigned as the Earthquakes’ owners contempalated moving the franchise to Houston.
Non-soccer venture
Moore has also served as a sales executive with Apple ComputerApple Computer
Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company's best-known hardware products include the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad...
and was the Vice President of Sales at Noah Software. He has also served as a business development manager for Workscape, Inc. In 1997, Moore was inducted into both the California Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Soccer Hall of Fame
National Soccer Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a private, non-profit institution established in 1979 that honors soccer achievements in the United States.-History:...
. He had been previously inducted into the California Youth Soccer Hall of Fame in 1995.
