U.S. Men's Soccer Records (1980-1989)
Encyclopedia
This is a compilation of every international soccer game played by the United States men's national soccer team
from 1980 to 1989. It includes the team's record for that year, each game and the date played. It also lists the U.S. goal scorers.
The format is: home team listed first, U.S. listed first at home or neutral site.
Games played by the national team, but not considered full international games are also listed, but are noted and shown in bold.
Records are in win-loss-tie format. Games won in penalty kicks are not counted as ties.
Not full internationals:
March 16 United States 2-1 Surinam (1980 Olympics Qualification
)
March 20 Costa Rica 0-1 United States (1980 Olympics Qualification
)
March 25 Costa Rica 1-1 United States (1980 Olympics Qualification
)
April 2 Surinam 4-4 United States (1980 Olympics Qualification
)
Oct 5 Luxembourg 0-2 United States
Oct 7 Portugal 1-1 United States
Oct 25 United States 0-0 Canada (1982 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Nov 1 Canada 2-1 United States (1982 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Nov 9 Mexico 5-1 United States (1982 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Nov 23 United States 2-1 Mexico (1982 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
March 21 Trinidad & Tobago 1-2 United States
April 8 Haiti 0-2 United States
May 30 United States 0-0 Italy
Not full internationals:
July 29 United States 3-0 Costa Rica (1984 Olympics
)
July 31 United States 0-1 Italy (1984 Olympics
)
Aug 2 United States 1-1 Egypt (1984 Olympics
)
Sep 29 Netherlands Antilles 0-0 United States (1986 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Oct 6 United States 4-0 Netherlands Antilles (1986 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Oct 9 United States 3-1 El Salvador
Oct 11 United States 1-0 Colombia
Oct 14 Guatemala 4-0 United States
Oct 17 Mexico 2-1 United States
Nov 30 United States 0-0 Ecuador
Dec 2 United States 2-2 Ecuador
Feb 8 United States 1-1 Switzerland
April 2 Canada 2-0 United States
April 4 United States 1-1 Canada
May 15 United States 2-1 Trinidad & Tobago (1986 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
May 19 United States 1-0 Trinidad & Tobago (1986 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
May 26 Costa Rica 1-1 United States (1986 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
May 31 United States 0-1 Costa Rica (1986 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
June 16 United States 0-5 England
Feb 5 United States 0-0 Canada
Feb 7 United States 1-1 Uruguay
Not full internationals:
Mar 8 United States 2-3 Florida U-23
Mar 12 United States 1-0 Deportivo Cali
(Marlboro Cup
)
Mar 14 United States 1-3 Millonarios (Marlboro Cup
)
May 23 Canada 2-0 United States (1988 Olympics Qualifier
)
May 30 United States 3-0 Canada (1988 Olympics Qualifier
)
June 8 United States 1-3 Egypt
June 12 South Korea 1-0 United States
June 16 Thailand 0-1 United States
Aug 9 United States 3-1 Trinidad & Tobago (Pan American Games
)
Aug 12 United States 0-0 El Salvador (Pan American Games
)
Aug 15 United States 0-2 Argentina (Pan American Games
)
Sep 5 United States 4-1 Trinidad & Tobago (1988 Olympics Qualifier
)
Sep 20 Trinidad & Tobago 0-1 United States (1988 Olympics Qualifier
)
Oct 18 El Salvador 2-4 United States (1988 Olympics Qualifier
)
Jan 10 Guatemala 1-0 United States
Jan 13 Guatemala 0-1 United States
Not full internationals:
Mar 3 United States 3-0 College of Boca Raton
Mar 4 United States 2-1 Millonarios (Marlboro Cup
)
Mar 6 United States 2-3 Atlético Nacional
(Marlboro Cup
)
May 14 United States 0-2 Colombia
May 25 United States 4-1 El Salvador (1988 Olympics Qualifier
)
June 1 United States 1-1 Chile
June 3 United States 1-3 Chile
June 5 United States 0-3 Chile
June 7 United States 0-1 Ecuador
June 10 United States 0-2 Ecuador
June 12 United States 0-0 Ecuador
June 14 United States 1-0 Costa Rica
June 19 United States 2-3 Nigeria
July 13 United States 0-2 Poland
July 24 Jamaica 0-0 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Aug 13 United States 5-1 Jamaica (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Sep 18 United States 1-1 Argentina (1988 Olympics
)
Sep 20 South Korea 0-0 United States (1988 Olympics
)
Sep 22 United States 2-4 Soviet Union (1988 Olympics
)
Not full internationals:
Apr 7 United States 2-0 América de Cali
(Marlboro Cup
)
Apr 9 United States 0-0 (1-3 PK) Club Santa Fe (Marlboro Cup
)
Apr 16 Costa Rica 1-0 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Apr 30 United States 1-0 Costa Rica (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
May 13 United States 1-1 Trinidad & Tobago (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Jun 4 United States 3-0 Peru
Jun 17 United States 2-1 Guatemala (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Jun 24 United States 0-1 Colombia
Not a full international:
Aug 10 United States 0-2 Juventus (Marlboro Cup
)
Aug 13 United States 1-2 South Korea (Marlboro Cup
)
Sep 17 United States 1-0 El Salvador (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Oct 8 Guatemala 0-0 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Nov 5 United States 0-0 El Salvador (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
Nov 14 United States 2-1 Bermuda
Nov 19 Trinidad & Tobago 0-1 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
Qualifier)
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...
from 1980 to 1989. It includes the team's record for that year, each game and the date played. It also lists the U.S. goal scorers.
The format is: home team listed first, U.S. listed first at home or neutral site.
Games played by the national team, but not considered full international games are also listed, but are noted and shown in bold.
Records are in win-loss-tie format. Games won in penalty kicks are not counted as ties.
1980
Record: 2-2-2Not full internationals:
March 16 United States 2-1 Surinam (1980 Olympics Qualification
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
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- MorroneJoe Morrone, Jr.Joseph "Joe" Morrone, Jr. is a former U.S. soccer midfielder. He was the 1980 Hermann Trophy as the top collegiate player of the year and the 1981 North American Soccer League Rookie of the Year....
, EbertDon EbertDon Ebert is a retired U.S. soccer forward who spent most of his career with two indoor clubs, the St. Louis Steamers and the Los Angeles Lazers.-Youth:Ebert attended Rosary High School Missouri...
March 20 Costa Rica 0-1 United States (1980 Olympics Qualification
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
)
- EbertDon EbertDon Ebert is a retired U.S. soccer forward who spent most of his career with two indoor clubs, the St. Louis Steamers and the Los Angeles Lazers.-Youth:Ebert attended Rosary High School Missouri...
March 25 Costa Rica 1-1 United States (1980 Olympics Qualification
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
)
- EbertDon EbertDon Ebert is a retired U.S. soccer forward who spent most of his career with two indoor clubs, the St. Louis Steamers and the Los Angeles Lazers.-Youth:Ebert attended Rosary High School Missouri...
April 2 Surinam 4-4 United States (1980 Olympics Qualification
1980 Summer Olympics
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Moscow in the Soviet Union. In addition, the yachting events were held in Tallinn, and some of the preliminary matches and the quarter-finals of the football tournament...
)
- PesaNjego PesaNjego Pesa is a former Yugoslavian-American soccer forward who played in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He earned seven caps with the U.S. national team.-Youth:...
, VeeeJuli VeeeJuli Veee is a retired Hungarian American soccer forward. Known as the "Double-deuce, triple-E, the one-and-only Juli Veee", Veee experienced his greatest success as an indoor player with the San Diego Sockers. He also earned four caps, scoring two goals, with the U.S...
Oct 5 Luxembourg 0-2 United States
- DavisRick DavisRichard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s...
, HulcerLarry HulcerLarry Hulcer is a former U.S. soccer forward and midfielder. He spent three seasons in the North American Soccer League and at least three in Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned eight caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team in 1979 and 1980.-College:Hulcer attended St. Louis...
Oct 7 Portugal 1-1 United States
- DavisRick DavisRichard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s...
Oct 25 United States 0-0 Canada (1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
Qualifier)
Nov 1 Canada 2-1 United States (1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
Qualifier)
- VillaGreg VillaGregory "Greg" Villa is a retired U.S. soccer forward who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He earned eighteen caps, scoring five goals, with the United States men's national soccer team between 1977 and 1980.-Youth:Villa grew up in Saint...
Nov 9 Mexico 5-1 United States (1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
Qualifier)
- DavisRick DavisRichard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s...
Nov 23 United States 2-1 Mexico (1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
Qualifier)
- MoyersSteve MoyersSteve 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...
(2)
1982
Record: 1-0-0March 21 Trinidad & Tobago 1-2 United States
- DavisRick DavisRichard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s...
, VeeeJuli VeeeJuli Veee is a retired Hungarian American soccer forward. Known as the "Double-deuce, triple-E, the one-and-only Juli Veee", Veee experienced his greatest success as an indoor player with the San Diego Sockers. He also earned four caps, scoring two goals, with the U.S...
1983
Record: 1-0-0April 8 Haiti 0-2 United States
- Borja, DurganJeff DurganJeffrey "Jeff" Durgan is a retired U.S. soccer defender who played professionally for the New York Cosmos and seven times for the U.S. national team.-NASL:...
1984
Record: 3-2-4May 30 United States 0-0 Italy
Not full internationals:
July 29 United States 3-0 Costa Rica (1984 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...
)
- DavisRick DavisRichard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s...
(2), WillrichJean WillrichJean Willrich is a retired German-American soccer forward. He played two seasons in the Netherlands, eight in the North American Soccer League and twelve in the Major Indoor Soccer League.-Europe:...
July 31 United States 0-1 Italy (1984 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...
)
Aug 2 United States 1-1 Egypt (1984 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...
)
- O.G.Own goalAn own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
Sep 29 Netherlands Antilles 0-0 United States (1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
Qualifier)
Oct 6 United States 4-0 Netherlands Antilles (1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
Qualifier)
- CokerAde CokerAde Coker is a retired Nigerian-American soccer forward. Coker began with English club West Ham United then moved to the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned five caps with the U.S. national team.-Professional career:Coker was born in Nigeria, but moved...
(2), DiBernardoAngelo DiBernardoAngelo DiBernardo is a retired Argentine-American soccer player who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League. He also represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
, KappErhardt KappErhardt Kapp is a retired Romanian-American soccer defender and current youth soccer coach. He was also a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic soccer team....
Oct 9 United States 3-1 El Salvador
- DavisRick DavisRichard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s...
, LaDouceurJacques LaDouceurJacques LaDouceur is a retired Haitian-American soccer forward. He played two seasons in Greece before returning to the U.S. for eight seasons of indoor soccer. He also earned ten caps, scoring two goals, with the U.S...
, HookerJeff HookerJeff Hooker is a retired U.S. soccer forward who currently coaches the University of Denver women's soccer team. Hooker earned twelve caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team between 1984 and 1987 and was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic soccer team...
Oct 11 United States 1-0 Colombia
- CokerAde CokerAde Coker is a retired Nigerian-American soccer forward. Coker began with English club West Ham United then moved to the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League. He also earned five caps with the U.S. national team.-Professional career:Coker was born in Nigeria, but moved...
Oct 14 Guatemala 4-0 United States
Oct 17 Mexico 2-1 United States
- Van Der BeckPerry Van der BeckPerry Van der Beck is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder and manager and a current soccer executive....
Nov 30 United States 0-0 Ecuador
Dec 2 United States 2-2 Ecuador
- LaDouceurJacques LaDouceurJacques LaDouceur is a retired Haitian-American soccer forward. He played two seasons in Greece before returning to the U.S. for eight seasons of indoor soccer. He also earned ten caps, scoring two goals, with the U.S...
, SharpSteve SharpSteve 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....
1985
Record: 2-3-3Feb 8 United States 1-1 Switzerland
- Van Der BeckPerry Van der BeckPerry Van der Beck is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder and manager and a current soccer executive....
April 2 Canada 2-0 United States
April 4 United States 1-1 Canada
- Perez
May 15 United States 2-1 Trinidad & Tobago (1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
Qualifier)
- Borja, PetersonMark PetersonMark Peterson was an American soccer forward who played professionally in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance. He also earned six caps, scoring one goal, with the United States men's national soccer team.-Youth:Peterson was born and raised in...
May 19 United States 1-0 Trinidad & Tobago (1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
Qualifier)
- CaligiuriPaul CaligiuriPaul David Caligiuri is a retired American soccer player.Caliguiri's professional career spanned 16 years, during which he played for numerous teams in the United States and Germany, and for the U.S. national team...
May 26 Costa Rica 1-1 United States (1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
Qualifier)
- KerrJohn Kerr (soccer)John Kerr, Jr. is an American retired soccer midfielder who played professionally in the United States, Canada, England, France and Northern Ireland during a much traveled and varied playing career. He is currently head coach of the Duke University men's soccer team. Kerr was named the 1986...
May 31 United States 0-1 Costa Rica (1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
Qualifier)
June 16 United States 0-5 England
1986
Record: 0-0-2Feb 5 United States 0-0 Canada
Feb 7 United States 1-1 Uruguay
1987
Record: 1-2-0Not full internationals:
Mar 8 United States 2-3 Florida U-23
- HarkesJohn HarkesJohn Harkes is an American former soccer player. Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League, and the second American to score at Wembley Stadium. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and won two MLS Cup...
, Kirk
Mar 12 United States 1-0 Deportivo Cali
Deportivo Cali
Asociación Deportivo Cali is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, Colombia. Mostly known for its football team, it also sponsors basketball, volleyball and swimming...
(Marlboro Cup
Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
)
- GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
Mar 14 United States 1-3 Millonarios (Marlboro Cup
Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
)
- GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
May 23 Canada 2-0 United States (1988 Olympics Qualifier
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
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May 30 United States 3-0 Canada (1988 Olympics Qualifier
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
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- KrumpePaul KrumpePaul Krumpe is a retired U.S. soccer player. He spent two seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League, two in the Western Soccer Alliance and two in the American Professional Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S...
(2), GabarraJim GabarraJim Gabarra is a retired American soccer forward who coached the Washington Freedom women's soccer team for ten years. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, United Soccer League, American Indoor Soccer Association and Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance.-Early...
June 8 United States 1-3 Egypt
- HantakTed HantakTed Hantak is a retired United States soccer forward who earned three caps, scoring two goals, with the United States men's national soccer team in 1987.-College:...
June 12 South Korea 1-0 United States
June 16 Thailand 0-1 United States
- HantakTed HantakTed Hantak is a retired United States soccer forward who earned three caps, scoring two goals, with the United States men's national soccer team in 1987.-College:...
Aug 9 United States 3-1 Trinidad & Tobago (Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
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- HantakTed HantakTed Hantak is a retired United States soccer forward who earned three caps, scoring two goals, with the United States men's national soccer team in 1987.-College:...
(2), KlopasFrank KlopasFotios "Frank" Klopas is a retired Greek-American soccer forward and midfielder. Klopas is currently the Head Coach for the Chicago Fire...
Aug 12 United States 0-0 El Salvador (Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
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Aug 15 United States 0-2 Argentina (Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
)
Sep 5 United States 4-1 Trinidad & Tobago (1988 Olympics Qualifier
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
)
- GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
(3), StollmeyerJohn StollmeyerJohn Michael Stollmeyer is a retired United States soccer player. He played two seasons in Major Indoor Soccer League and one each in both the American Soccer League and the American Professional Soccer League. He also earned thirty-one caps with the U.S. national team from 1986 to 1990 and was...
Sep 20 Trinidad & Tobago 0-1 United States (1988 Olympics Qualifier
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
)
- Perez
Oct 18 El Salvador 2-4 United States (1988 Olympics Qualifier
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
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- Perez (2), GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
, KlopasFrank KlopasFotios "Frank" Klopas is a retired Greek-American soccer forward and midfielder. Klopas is currently the Head Coach for the Chicago Fire...
1988
Record: 3-8-3Jan 10 Guatemala 1-0 United States
Jan 13 Guatemala 0-1 United States
- AgoosJeff AgoosJeffrey Alan "Jeff" Agoos is a retired American soccer defender, and one of the all-time appearance leaders for the United States national team....
Not full internationals:
Mar 3 United States 3-0 College of Boca Raton
- GillenTed GillenTed Gillen is a former U.S. soccer defender who currently coaches men’s high school soccer. Gillen played one season in Major Soccer League, two in the American Professional Soccer League, one in USISL and one in Major League Soccer. He earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1988...
, VermesPeter VermesPeter Joseph Vermes is an American former professional soccer player. He is currently the head coach of Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer....
(2)
Mar 4 United States 2-1 Millonarios (Marlboro Cup
Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
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- MurrayBruce MurrayBruce Murray may refer to:*Bruce C. Murray, American planetary scientist*Bruce Murray , New Zealand cricketer*Bruce Murray , American soccer player*Bruce Murray , Radio sportscaster...
(2)
Mar 6 United States 2-3 Atlético Nacional
Atlético Nacional
Corporación Deportiva Atlético Nacional is a Colombian football team based in Medellín. They play their home games at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot stadium which also serves as home to Deportivo Independiente Medellín...
(Marlboro Cup
Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
)
- RamosTab RamosTabaré Ramos Ricciardi, known as Tab Ramos is a retired U.S. Olympic Team and National Team soccer midfielder. He played professionally for 13 seasons in Spain, Mexico and the United States. Ramos was the first player to sign with Major League Soccer, where he played seven years with the MetroStars...
, VermesPeter VermesPeter Joseph Vermes is an American former professional soccer player. He is currently the head coach of Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer....
May 14 United States 0-2 Colombia
May 25 United States 4-1 El Salvador (1988 Olympics Qualifier
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
)
- GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
(2), DavisRick DavisRichard Dean Davis is a retired American soccer midfielder, and former captain of the U.S. National Team for much of the 1980s...
, O.G.Own goalAn own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
June 1 United States 1-1 Chile
- EichmannEric EichmannEric Eichmann is a retired American soccer player. He played professionally in Germany and the United States and later served as an assistant coach with the Miami Fusion of Major League Soccer. He also earned twenty-nine caps and scored four goals, for the United States national...
June 3 United States 1-3 Chile
- Borja
June 5 United States 0-3 Chile
June 7 United States 0-1 Ecuador
June 10 United States 0-2 Ecuador
June 12 United States 0-0 Ecuador
June 14 United States 1-0 Costa Rica
- RyersonRob RyersonRob Ryerson is a retired U.S. soccer forward who played professionally, both indoor and outdoor soccer, for at least seven years. He is currently the Mount Saint Mary's University soccer coach.-Youth:...
June 19 United States 2-3 Nigeria
- TrittschuhSteve TrittschuhStephen "Steve" Trittschuh is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer...
(2)
July 13 United States 0-2 Poland
July 24 Jamaica 0-0 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
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Aug 13 United States 5-1 Jamaica (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
- KlopasFrank KlopasFotios "Frank" Klopas is a retired Greek-American soccer forward and midfielder. Klopas is currently the Head Coach for the Chicago Fire...
(2), BrianBrian BlissBrian Boyer Bliss is a retired American soccer defender and former coach of the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. He played professionally in Europe and the United States including the original Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and...
, KrumpePaul KrumpePaul Krumpe is a retired U.S. soccer player. He spent two seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League, two in the Western Soccer Alliance and two in the American Professional Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S...
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Sep 18 United States 1-1 Argentina (1988 Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
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- WindischmannMike WindischmannMichael "Mike" Windischmann is a retired American soccer defender who played in both the Major Indoor Soccer League and the American Soccer League. He earned fifty caps with the U.S. national team and was the captain of the U.S. team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup...
Sep 20 South Korea 0-0 United States (1988 Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
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Sep 22 United States 2-4 Soviet Union (1988 Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
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- GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
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1989
Record: 6-3-3Not full internationals:
Apr 7 United States 2-0 América de Cali
América de Cali
Corporación Deportiva América, commonly known as América de Cali or simply América is a Colombian football club based in Cali. They currently play in the Categoría Primera A, the top-flight professional league in the country....
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Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
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- GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
, MurrayBruce MurrayBruce Murray may refer to:*Bruce C. Murray, American planetary scientist*Bruce Murray , New Zealand cricketer*Bruce Murray , American soccer player*Bruce Murray , Radio sportscaster...
Apr 9 United States 0-0 (1-3 PK) Club Santa Fe (Marlboro Cup
Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
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Apr 16 Costa Rica 1-0 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
Apr 30 United States 1-0 Costa Rica (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
- RamosTab RamosTabaré Ramos Ricciardi, known as Tab Ramos is a retired U.S. Olympic Team and National Team soccer midfielder. He played professionally for 13 seasons in Spain, Mexico and the United States. Ramos was the first player to sign with Major League Soccer, where he played seven years with the MetroStars...
May 13 United States 1-1 Trinidad & Tobago (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
- TrittschuhSteve TrittschuhStephen "Steve" Trittschuh is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer...
Jun 4 United States 3-0 Peru
- Murray, RamosTab RamosTabaré Ramos Ricciardi, known as Tab Ramos is a retired U.S. Olympic Team and National Team soccer midfielder. He played professionally for 13 seasons in Spain, Mexico and the United States. Ramos was the first player to sign with Major League Soccer, where he played seven years with the MetroStars...
, BlissBrian BlissBrian Boyer Bliss is a retired American soccer defender and former coach of the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. He played professionally in Europe and the United States including the original Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and...
Jun 17 United States 2-1 Guatemala (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
- Murray, EichmannEric EichmannEric Eichmann is a retired American soccer player. He played professionally in Germany and the United States and later served as an assistant coach with the Miami Fusion of Major League Soccer. He also earned twenty-nine caps and scored four goals, for the United States national...
Jun 24 United States 0-1 Colombia
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Aug 10 United States 0-2 Juventus (Marlboro Cup
Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
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Aug 13 United States 1-2 South Korea (Marlboro Cup
Marlboro Cup (soccer)
The Marlboro Cup was a soccer tournament which ran on an irregular basis from 1987 to 1990 in the United States. Sponsored by the Philip Morris company to promote its Marlboro brand of cigarettes, the tournament featured both top club as well as national teams....
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- HarkesJohn HarkesJohn Harkes is an American former soccer player. Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League, and the second American to score at Wembley Stadium. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and won two MLS Cup...
Sep 17 United States 1-0 El Salvador (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
- Perez
Oct 8 Guatemala 0-0 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
Nov 5 United States 0-0 El Salvador (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
Nov 14 United States 2-1 Bermuda
- EichmannEric EichmannEric Eichmann is a retired American soccer player. He played professionally in Germany and the United States and later served as an assistant coach with the Miami Fusion of Major League Soccer. He also earned twenty-nine caps and scored four goals, for the United States national...
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Nov 19 Trinidad & Tobago 0-1 United States (1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
Qualifier)
- CaligiuriPaul CaligiuriPaul David Caligiuri is a retired American soccer player.Caliguiri's professional career spanned 16 years, during which he played for numerous teams in the United States and Germany, and for the U.S. national team...