2004 Monthly Columns


The Monthly Column is dedicated to what is going on in the world of soccer today. Click below to view each column. If you have a suggestion for a Monthly Column contact David Hammons and let us know what you would like to read about.

January
The Dream Continues
After arriving from the States, I headed straight to United’s training facility from the airport where I was to meet up with the others from the Manchester United Supporter’s Club USA Branch. more>

February
The New American Export
Several American Soccer players are finally receiving some well-deserved international recognition and now  American players are making their way across the Atlantic Ocean to play in some of the top leagues in Europe. more>

March
The 10 Greatest U.S. Men's National Team Victories
2004 will be an important year for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team with World Cup qualification beginning in June. more>

April
Veterans' Hall of Fame Process:
The election season is upon the National Soccer Hall of Fame and, while the primary focus is on the current eligible players, two other elections take place at the same time, the Veteran’s and the Builder’s Elections. more>

May
Meet the Induction Class of 2004
The National Soccer Hall of Fame announced today that Michelle Akers, Paul Caligiuri and Eric Wynalda have been elected into the Hall of Fame. In a press conference at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, President/CEO Will Lunn presented the honored individuals with their Hall of Fame jersey as a symbol of the honor. more>

June
Howard Enjoys A Successful First Season Overseas
Last year Tim Howard was making one of Major League Soccer's top goalkeepers - this year he is one of the world's top goalkeepers. more>

July
A Tribute to the 1994 U.S. Men's World Cup Team: On the tenth anniversary of the most successful FIFA World Cup ever we take a look at where the players are now and what they are doing since the 1994 World Cup. more>

August
U.S. Men's National Team 100 Cap Club
There have been two new additions to the exclusive U.S. Men's National Team 100 Cap Club in the past two months with Claudio Reyna and Earnie Stewart earning their 100th caps bringing the total to eight players. more>

September
The Swan Song for the 'Fab Five'
Over the last 18 years the United States Women’s National Team have had a consistent core of five players who have been hailed as the ‘Fab Five’ - Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, and Kristine Lilly. more>

October
Hall of Fame Celebrates Soccer's Biggest Revolution: Induction 2004 represents a new era at the National Soccer Hall of Fame – the induction of soccer stars who have played their respective careers out on national television with recognition in the national media. more>

November
Haverford College Celebrates 100 Years of Soccer
When C.C. (Christy) Morris scored a second-half goal to propel Haverford College to a 1-0 men's soccer decision at Harvard April 1, 1905, the outcome was neither an upset nor an April Fool's escapade, but rather a landmark event in the history of college athletics. more>

December
Hamm's Career Draws to a Close and the Countdown Begins
On December 8 Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy will play their final match for the United States Women’s National Team and an era of women’s soccer will come to an end. more>

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