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Balboa, Harkes and Ramos Headline 2005 National Soccer Hall of Fame Inductees
Former U.S. internationals Marcelo Balboa, John Harkes and Tab Ramos were inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame today in a ceremony at the Hall in Oneonta, N.Y. The trio of World Cup veterans, who gained entry into the Hall in their first year on the ballot, were joined by Fernando Clavijo (Veteran), Hank Steinbrecher (Builder) and five pre-NASL players during the two-day induction that culminated with a friendly match between the Colorado Rapids and D.C. United. more>

Hall of Fame Game to be Shown Live on FSC
Reigning MLS Cup Champion D.C. United will clash with the Colorado Rapids, and MLS leading scorer Jeff Cunningham in the 2005 National Soccer Hall of Fame Game, to air live exclusively on Fox Soccer Channel on Monday, August 29, at 1:00 p.m. ET. more>

Harkes, Balboa to Play in 2005 Hall of Fame Game
John Harkes and Marcelo Balboa will celebrate their induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Monday, August 29 by playing in the Hall of Fame Game between their former clubs, D.C. United and the Colorado Rapids, on the same date in Oneonta, N.Y. more>

Freddy is Coming to Oneonta
Precocious soccer talent Freddy Adu will be in the D.C. United team that will play at the Hall of Fame Game in Oneonta on August 29th, D.C. United announced today. more>

Media Credential Application for Hall of Fame Game Available
A media credential application for both the Induction 2005 Enshrinement Ceremony and the 2005 Hall of Fame Game scheduled for Monday, August 29th at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta, N.Y., are available now. more>

Malin to Receive Media Award
Noted soccer broadcaster Seamus Malin has been named recipient of the Colin Jose Media Award for his outstanding career contributions to the game. more>

Clavijo Elected to the Hall
Fernando Clavijo, a 15-year veteran of the U.S. Soccer National Team, the American Soccer League, the North American Soccer League, and Major Indoor Soccer League has been elected to the Hall of Fame by vote of the Hall of Famers. more>

Hall of Fame Announces Pre-NASL Induction Class
In addition to the election of Fernando Clavijo, a Blue Ribbon panel of the Hall of Fame studied the players from the pre-NASL era for those that may have been overlooked in the Hall of Fame process. more>

Hall of Fame Game Team Incentive Program
Coaches, bring your team to the 2005 MLS Hall of Fame Game, featuring four-time and defending Champion D.C. United, the team of America’s youngest professional Freddy Adu, against the Colorado Rapids as a part of your pre-season team training. more>

Steinbrecher Elected to Hall
Hank Steinbrecher, former Secretary General of U.S. Soccer and current President of Touchline Consultants, Inc., has been elected to the Hall of Fame as a Builder. more>

D.C. United to Meet Rapids in 2005 Hall of Fame Game
Reigning and 4-Time MLS Cup Champion D.C. United will meet the Colorado Rapids in the 10th Hall of Fame Game in Oneonta, NY on Monday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. more>

Balboa, Harkes, and Ramos Elected to the Hall of Fame
The National Soccer Hall of Fame announce that U.S. Men's National Team stars and Major League Soccer pioneers  Marcelo Balboa, John Harkes, and Tab Ramos will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 29 in Oneonta, NY. more>

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