Actor Bryan and Hall of Famer Keough on 'Just Kickin' It'


April 22, 2005

Zachery Ty Bryan isn't just a Hollywood Heartthrob ... he's a premier soccer player ... a former Olympic Development Regional Player who's career includes the Surf Cup and two years at the world prestigious Dallas Cup.

Zach plays National Soccer Hall of Fame's revered and beloved soccer legend Harry Keough in "The Game of Their Lives," now playing nationwide in selected cities for a limited run engagement.

Harry & Zach join "Just Kickin' It's" Dave Birnbaum for an inside look at the movie version of the incredible U.S. vs England 1950 World Cup  1-0 upset held in Brazil.

The odds were 500-1. The U.S. side, were primarily amateur players, against some of the best pros from England.

What happened, how it happened, how it was filmed, historical deviations and the loving relationship which developed between Harry and Zach as a result of a film based on an incredible World Cup soccer match, played 55 some years ago!

How could Zach, a full-time working teenage actor, attending school and playing premier soccer pull it all off together? Give a listen to "Just Kickin' It."

 

About the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum
Located in Oneonta, NY, the National Soccer Hall of Fame opened a 30,000 square foot, state-of-the-art museum in 1999. The Hall of Fame tells the story of soccer in America through artifacts, photographs, and video clips. The new Hall features an extensive interactive, youth oriented Kicks Zone where visitors have fun kicking, heading and playing computer trivia stations and video soccer games. The VideoWall portrays some of the greatest moments and the greatest goals in history as well as live soccer action with World Cup, MLS, and U.S. Soccer matches. Unique and rare artifacts on exhibit range from the world’s oldest soccer ball to the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy won by the USA in 1999, Pelé's and Mia Hamm’s uniforms, Kristine Lilly’s golden shoes, NASL championship rings, the original MLS championship trophy, MLS gallery - it’s all at the National Soccer Hall of Fame. In addition to the interactive Museum, the National Soccer Hall of Fame complex boasts the Kicks Zone Store, a research library, four world-class soccer fields and office/meeting facilities. The Hall plans to add a stadium, an indoor soccer arena and housing facilities in the future.

The mission of the National Soccer Hall of Fame is to celebrate the history, honor the heroes, inspire the youth and preserve the legacy of soccer in the United States.

The National Soccer Hall of Fame is open every day of the year, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $8.00 for students, $6.50 for children 6 or older and senior citizens. Children 5 and under are free.

 

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