Steve Sharp
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Steve Sharp is a former U.S. soccer forward
who played in the Major Indoor Soccer League
, Western Soccer Alliance and American Professional Soccer League
. He also earned eight caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team
in 1984 and 1985.
in the Major Indoor Soccer League. The Cosmos folded a month later. He then moved back to California where he spent the summer with the Los Angeles United, an independent outdoor soccer team. On October 15, 1985, he signed with the Tacoma Stars of the MISL. He then spent one season with the Los Angeles Heat
of the Western Soccer Alliance (WSA) in 1988. Two years later, he began the season with the Los Angeles Heat
, now playing in the American Professional Soccer League
. After seeing little playing time, he requested and gained his release from the team then signed with the San Diego Nomads
where he finished the season.
in 1984 and 1985. He earned his first cap as a substitute for Chance Fry
in an October 9, 1984 win over El Salvador
. His one goal with the U.S. came in a 2-2 tie with Ecuador
on December 2, 1984. His last appearance with the U.S. came in an April 4, 1985 tie with Canada
.
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...
who played 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...
, Western Soccer Alliance and American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. He also earned eight caps, scoring one goal, 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 1984 and 1985.
Professional
Sharp grew up in California where attended Rolling Hills High School. In the February 1985, Sharp signed with the New York CosmosNew 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...
in the Major Indoor Soccer League. The Cosmos folded a month later. He then moved back to California where he spent the summer with the Los Angeles United, an independent outdoor soccer team. On October 15, 1985, he signed with the Tacoma Stars of the MISL. He then spent one season with the Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League...
of the Western Soccer Alliance (WSA) in 1988. Two years later, he began the season with the Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League...
, now playing in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. After seeing little playing time, he requested and gained his release from the team then signed with the San Diego Nomads
San Diego Nomads
-History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in...
where he finished the season.
National team
Sharp earned eight caps, scoring one goal, 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 1984 and 1985. He earned his first cap as a substitute for Chance Fry
Chance Fry
Chance Fry is a retired U.S. soccer forward who began his career straight out of high school with the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League. With the collapse of the NASL, he moved to indoor soccer as well as U.S. minor leagues. Since retiring from playing, Fry has become a college...
in an October 9, 1984 win over El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
. His one goal with the U.S. came in a 2-2 tie with Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
on December 2, 1984. His last appearance with the U.S. came in an April 4, 1985 tie with 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...
.