Walter Chyzowych
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Walter Chyzowych (April 20, 1937 – September 2, 1994) was a Ukrainian born soccer
player who played for Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
and Newark Sitch
of the American Soccer League
and was later a coach for the
United States national soccer team
.
Chyzowych moved to the United States
at an early age and was two-time first team All-American at Temple University
where he attended from 1957–1961, setting a team record for goals with 25. His first club team was Toronto City
from 1961-1964. In 1964, Chyzowych earned his first cap with the national team
; in total, he earned three caps. Chyzowych also played one season for the Philadelphia Spartans
of the National Professional Soccer League
in 1967; he played 15 games earning three goals and three assists.
Chyzowych his coaching career while as a caretaker manager
, coaching the Philadelphia Textile
from 1961-1963. He was the director of coaching for the U.S. Soccer Federation from 1975-1981. He coached the National Team from 1976–1980, including the qualification rounds for the 1978
and 1982 World Cups
. His biggest win while with the National Team was 2-0 upset of Hungary
in 1979. Overall he had a respectable 8-14-10 record while with the national team. In 1986 he was named head coach at Wake Forest University
, leading the team to four NCAA bids and one ACC championship in eight years.
Chyzowych was inducted in the National Soccer Hall of Fame
in 1997.
Football (soccer)
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player who played for Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
Philadelphia Ukrainians
The first Philadelphia Ukrainians team was also known as the "Philadelphia Tridents" is also known as the Ukrainian Nationals team that was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a member of the American Soccer League...
and Newark Sitch
Newark Ukrainian Sitch
Newark Ukrainian Sitch also known as "Newark Ukrainians" is an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League...
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
and was later a coach for the
United States national soccer 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...
.
Chyzowych moved to the United States
United States
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at an early age and was two-time first team All-American at Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
where he attended from 1957–1961, setting a team record for goals with 25. His first club team was Toronto City
Toronto City
Toronto City is a former Canadian football team based in Toronto. Between 1961 and 1967, teams using this name competed in both the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League and the United Soccer Association.-ECPSL:...
from 1961-1964. In 1964, Chyzowych earned his first cap with the 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 total, he earned three caps. Chyzowych also played one season for the Philadelphia Spartans
Philadelphia Spartans
The Philadelphia Spartans were a soccer team based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that played in the non-FIFA sanctioned National Professional Soccer League . They played their only season of existence at Temple Stadium in North Philadelphia. The team was owned by Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art...
of the National Professional Soccer League
National Professional Soccer League (1967)
The National Professional Soccer League was a North American professional soccer league that existed for only the 1967 season before merging with the United Soccer Association to form the North American Soccer League. It had ten charter members, nine from the United States and one from Canada...
in 1967; he played 15 games earning three goals and three assists.
Chyzowych his coaching career while as a caretaker manager
Caretaker manager
In association football, a caretaker manager is someone who takes temporary charge of the management of a football club, usually when the regular manager is dismissed or leaves for a different club. However, a caretaker may also be appointed if the regular manager is ill or unable to attend to his...
, coaching the Philadelphia Textile
Philadelphia University
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from 1961-1963. He was the director of coaching for the U.S. Soccer Federation from 1975-1981. He coached the National Team from 1976–1980, including the qualification rounds for the 1978
1978 FIFA World Cup
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and 1982 World Cups
1982 FIFA World Cup
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. His biggest win while with the National Team was 2-0 upset of Hungary
Hungary national football team
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in 1979. Overall he had a respectable 8-14-10 record while with the national team. In 1986 he was named head coach at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer
The Wake Forest University Demon Deacons men's soccer team is an amateur, NCAA Division I college soccer team composed of students attending the Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They achieved their greatest result in 2007, winning the 2007 Division I Men's College Cup. ...
, leading the team to four NCAA bids and one ACC championship in eight years.
Chyzowych was inducted in the National Soccer Hall of Fame
National Soccer Hall of Fame
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in 1997.