Steve Moyers
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Steve Moyers is a retired soccer forward
from the United States
, who was a member of the American squad
that competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles, California
. He spent eight seasons in the North American Soccer League
, one in the Major Indoor Soccer League
and one in the American Indoor Soccer Association.
of the North American Soccer League
(NASL). He made the team, but saw time in only three regular season games. At the end of the 1977 season, the Stars moved to Los Angeles and became the California Surf
. Moyers moved with the team and saw his appearances rapidly increase. At the end of the 1981 season the Surf folded and the New York Cosmos
purchased his contract.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=980DE3DE1239F934A35753C1A967948260 When the NASL collapsed after the 1984 outdoor season, the Cosmos moved to the Major Indoor Soccer League
(MISL). However, the team folded just after half way through the 1984-1985 season. Moyers then moved to the St. Louis Steamers
of MISL. After scoring only once in eleven games, Moyers was released. He then moved first to the Canton Invaders
of the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA), then the Milwaukee Wave
(AISA) for the 1985-1986 season. At the end of that season, he retired from playing professional soccer.
on November 23, 1980. That was the first U.S. victory over Mexico in 46 years.
In 1984, Moyers was selected for the U.S. soccer team
at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles
. The U.S. went 1-1-1 and failed to make the second round.
On October 14, 1982, Moyers, along with Pelé
visited the White House for a soccer promotional visit with President Ronald Reagan
.http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/print.php?pid=43128
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
from the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, who was a member of the American squad
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...
that competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
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. He spent eight seasons in the North American Soccer League
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:...
, one in the 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...
and one in the American Indoor Soccer Association.
Professional
Moyers grew up in Saint Louis and attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis where he spent one season, 1976, on the men's soccer team. In 1977, he attended a walk on trial with the St. Louis StarsSt. Louis Stars (soccer)
The St. Louis Stars were a soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri that played in the original NASL from 1967 to 1977.-History:The St. Louis Stars, founded in 1967 as a team in the NPSL were the first ever professional soccer team in St. Louis. The team was headed by Bob Hermann who later went on...
of the North American Soccer League
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:...
(NASL). He made the team, but saw time in only three regular season games. At the end of the 1977 season, the Stars moved to Los Angeles and became the California Surf
California Surf
The California Surf were a soccer club based in Anaheim, California who played in the North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1981. Their home field was Anaheim Stadium.They originally were the St. Louis Stars...
. Moyers moved with the team and saw his appearances rapidly increase. At the end of the 1981 season the Surf folded and the New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
purchased his contract.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=980DE3DE1239F934A35753C1A967948260 When the NASL collapsed after the 1984 outdoor season, the Cosmos moved to the 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...
(MISL). However, the team folded just after half way through the 1984-1985 season. Moyers then moved to the St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
of MISL. After scoring only once in eleven games, Moyers was released. He then moved first to the Canton Invaders
Canton Invaders
The Canton Invaders was an indoor soccer club based in Canton, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Columbus Invaders.- Canton Invaders :...
of the American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA), then the Milwaukee Wave
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League....
(AISA) for the 1985-1986 season. At the end of that season, he retired from playing professional soccer.
National team
Moyers earned a total number of seven caps for the US between 1980 and 1984. He scored two goals, both in a 2-1 victory over MexicoMexico 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...
on November 23, 1980. That was the first U.S. victory over Mexico in 46 years.
In 1984, Moyers was selected for the U.S. soccer team
United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics
The United States was the host nation of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. It was the nineteenth time that Team USA participated, having boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics...
at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. The U.S. went 1-1-1 and failed to make the second round.
On October 14, 1982, Moyers, along with Pelé
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
visited the White House for a soccer promotional visit with President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
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