Chad Marshall (born August 22, 1984 in Riverside California) is an American soccer player, who plays central defense for the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Marshall was drafted second overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Crew, after two distinguished years playing college soccer for Stanford University. He had an exemplary first year, anchoring the Crew defense along with Robin Fraser, …

Joseph Ngwenya (born March 30, 1981 in Plumtree, Zimbabwe) is a Zimbabwean soccer player who currently plays forward for the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. Ngwenya was drafted third overall by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft out of Coastal Carolina University, where he led the NCAA in scoring with 21 goals and 14 assists and was named a First Team All-American in 2003.

Michael Bradley (born July 31, 1987) is an American soccer player, who currently plays as a midfielder for SC Heerenveen of the Dutch Eredivisie. Bradley was born in Princeton, New Jersey. With his father, Bob Bradley, in charge of the Chicago Fire, Bradley lived in Palatine, Illinois as a teenager. He then moved to the Bradenton Academy, the United States's dedicated facility in Florida for the training of its Under-17 national team for four semesters, …

Steve Cronin (born Steven Michael Cronin on May 28, 1983 in Sacramento, California) is an American soccer goalkeeper, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. As a teenager, Cronin trained with the Under-17 United States national team at the USSF's Bradenton Academy, along players like Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley, and Bobby Convey. He played college soccer at Santa Clara University from 2001 to 2003.

Matt Taylor (born October 17, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American soccer player, who currently plays striker for the C.D. Chivas USA of Major League Soccer. Taylor played college soccer at UCLA from 2000 to 2003. Taylor was mostly a substitute his first year, but earned a larger role as a sophomore, finishing the season with seven goals and two assists. As a junior he bettered that, registering 12 goals and eight assists, …

Jeff Parke (born March 23, 1982 in Abington, Pennsylvania) is an American soccer player who plays central defense for Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer. Parke was drafted by the MetroStars 60th and last overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft after completing his college career with Drexel University. He played extremely well in the 2005 preaseason, scoring the game-winning goal against Norway's Viking FK as the MetroStars won La Manga Cup.

Ned Grabavoy (born July 1, 1983 in Joliet, Illinois) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer. Grabavoy attended Lincoln-Way Central High School, a large suburban Chicago school, where he played under coach Brian Papa .He led the Knights to two straight Illinois State Championship Class AA Games. He was also named the 2000-01 Gatorade National High School Player of the Year his senior year.

Clarence Goodson (born May 17, 1982 in Alexandria, Virginia) is an American soccer player, who currently plays central defender for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. Goodson played three years of soccer at the University of Maryland, which he joined in 2000. After redshirting in 2001, Goodson helped anchor the defence of one of the best teams in college soccer. In his career at Maryland, Goodson played 66 games, registering 10 goals and 11 assists.

Zach Wells (born Zachary Stephen Wells on February 26, 1981 in Costa Mesa, California) is an American soccer goalkeeper, who currently plays for Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. Wells played college soccer at UCLA from 1999 to 2003, where he helped the school to an NCAA Championship as a junior, and was named first-team All-Pac 10 as a senior. Upon graduating, Wells was selected 21st overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the MetroStars.

Ryan Cochrane (born August 8, 1983 in Portland, Oregon) is an American football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. Cochrane attended La Salle High School near Portland, Oregon and played three years of college soccer at Santa Clara University, from 2001 to 2003. In his final year, Cochrane was named a second-team All American, and was a Hermann Trophy semifinalist.

Matt Pickens (born April 5, 1982 in Washington, Missouri) is an American soccer player, who currently plays goalkeeper for the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. Pickens played college soccer for Southwest Missouri State University from 2000 to 2003, as well as playing for the Chicago Fire Reserves. Upon graduating, Pickens was drafted 19th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Fire. He was not able, however, to break through a deep lineup of Fire goalkeepers, …

Seth Stammler (born September 29, 1981 in Columbus, Ohio) is an American soccer player, who currently plays for Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer. Stammler played four years of college soccer for the University of Maryland, where he captained one of the best teams in the nation in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. Prior to attending the University of Maryland, he attended Lincoln High School for his high school years, where he played soccer.

Chris Aloisi (born February 21, 1981) is an American soccer player, who last played defender for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer. Aloisi was drafted 57th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Los Angeles Galaxy, after playing for years of college soccer at Syracuse University, and being named third-team All-Big East twice. Aloisi has struggled to get much playing time in a deep 2004 Galaxy defense.

Andy Dorman (born May 1, 1982 in Chester, England) is a Welsh football (soccer) player who plays for New England Revolution in Major League Soccer. As a child, Dorman attended Hawarden High School. He played for the Wales U-18 schools team which is open to all children attending school in Wales. However, he has no qualification for the Welsh national team. Dorman was drafted 58th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft out of Boston University by the New England Revolution, …

Adolfo Gregorio (born September 1 1982 in Turlock, California, USA) is an American soccer midfielder, who played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer. Gregorio was part of the original 1999 class at the Bradenton Academy, where as part of the Under-17 United States national team. He played for his country at the 1999 Under-17 World Cup in New Zealand and also represented the U.S. on the Under-20 level.

Joshua Gros (born June 25, 1982 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania) is an American soccer player, who currently plays midfielder for D.C. United of Major League Soccer. Gros played college soccer at Rutgers University from 2000 to 2003. As a freshman, Gros started 15 matches and led the team with 7 assists. Although he moved into a consistent starting role as a sophomore, he only registered 3 points, all on assists. Upon moving to the offensive midfield as a junior, …

Josh Gardner (born September 14 1982, Brazosport, Texas) is an American soccer midfielder who currently plays for the Seattle Sounders in the USL First Division On the strength of a single exceptional game for the Under-20 national team, Gardner was offered a Project-40 contract before the 2004 season, which he promptly signed. He was drafted 13th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, but saw very little playing time with the Galaxy, appearing in only two games, …

Olivier Occean is a Canadian soccer player, who currently plays for Lillestrøm S.K. of the Norwegian Tippeligaen. Occean played college soccer at Southern Connecticut State University in the NCAA Division II, from 2001 to 2003. While at the college, Occean was twice named an NCAA All-American. He finished his career with 57 goals, including 21 as a senior, and 22 in 2001. During this time he also played for Vermont Voltage in the USL Premier Development League.

Tighe Dombrowski (born March 3, 1982) is an American soccer player, who currently plays full back and winger for IK Sirius of the Swedish Superettan. He is currently the only American on the team's roster, and is starting at left back. Dombrowski played four years of college soccer for the Milwaukee Panthers of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2000-2003, during which he was named first team All-Horizon League three times.

David Stokes (born May 28, 1982 in Dumfries, Virginia) is an American soccer player, who currently plays for Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division. Stokes played three years of college soccer at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill from 2000 to 2002. As a sophomore, Stokes was named Defensive MVP of the College Cup as he helped UNC to a national championship. He attended high school at CD Hylton Highschool in Woodbridge, VA. After finishing his junior season, …

Adrian Cann (born September 19, 1980 in Thornhill, Ontario) is a Canadian soccer defender, who currently plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL First Division. Cann had a distinguished college soccer career at the University of Louisville from 2000 to 2003. Cann immediately earned a place in the Cardinals' starting lineup as a freshman, starting 20 games for the team, and was named to first-team All-Conference USA.

Denny Clanton (born April 4, 1982 in Hammond, Indiana) is an American soccer player, who last played defense for the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. Clanton was drafted 38th overall by the Fire in the 2004 MLS Superdraft out of University of Dayton, succeeding in making the team's developmental roster. While at Dayton, Clanton was named All-Atlantic 10 first team as well as All-Ohio Player of the Year in his senior 2004 season.

Khari Stephenson, pron., (born January 18, 1981 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican football player (midfielder), who plays for Swedish club AIK of Allsvenskan. Stephenson joined the club on a four-year contract in January 2007 following a highly successful season at Gothenburg based club GAIS in 2006. A product of the Real Mona youth system, Stephenson played college soccer at Williams College from 2000 to 2003, …

Jamal Sutton (born March 22, 1982) is an American soccer player, who plays for the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division. Sutton played college soccer at Southwest Missouri State University, from 2000 to 2003. In his freshman year, Sutton was named the SMS Rookie of the Year, after scoring 3 goals and 4 assists. He finished his career at the school with 22 goals and 18 assists.

Alan Gordon (born October 16, 1981 in Gilbert, Arizona) is an American soccer player who currently plays striker for the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. Gordon played two years of college soccer for Oregon State University, winning All Pac-10 honors twice, and scoring 11 goals as a junior and 15 as a senior. Before that, he played at Yavapai College, where he scored 39 goals in his two seasons.

Justin Detter (born August 7, 1982 in Holly, Michigan) went to Holly High School and played soccer and now is a retired American soccer player, who played striker for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. He retired in 2005 citing poor pay ($18,500/year) as his primary factor in his decision. Detter played club soccer at Detroit club Vardar and then began his journey to playing professional soccer at the Bradenton Academy and with the U.S. U-17 national team.

William Hesmer (born November 23, 1981 in Wilson, North Carolina) is an American soccer player who last played for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. Hesmer played college soccer at Wake Forest University from 2000 to 2003, establishing himself as one of the nation's best goalkeepers at that level. As a junior, Hesmer was named an NSCAA second team All-American, and as a senior was named a first team All-American.

Scott Buete (born July 23, 1980) is an American soccer player, who currently plays for the Atlanta Silverbacks. Buete played five years of college soccer for the University of Maryland from 1999 to 2003. He finished his career having played 92 games, scored 11 goals, and assisted on 24 more. Buete was named a first team NSCAA All-American his senior year. After graduating from Maryland, Buete was drafted 9th overall by the Fire in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Fire.

Gary Sullivan (born June 24, 1982 in West Islip, New York) is an American soccer player, who, as of 2005, plays defender for the Long Island Rough Riders of the USL First Division. Sullivan played college soccer for Adelphi University from 2000 to 2003. As a sophomore, he was named team MVP, and he was named first-team all-ASC as a junior. He was again a first-team all-ASC selection in 2003, and was a nominee for the Hermann Trophy.

Sumed Ibrahim (born December 30, 1980 in Tamale, Ghana) is a Ghanaian soccer player, who, as of 2005, plays midfield for the Harrisburg City Islanders of USL Second Division. Ibrahim played five years of college soccer at the University of Maryland, playing in a total of 86 games while registering 25 goals and 28 assists. He was twice named an NSCAA first team All-American, and was a leading candidate for the Hermann Award his senior season.

Kevin Ara (born February 8, 1982) is an American soccer player, who last played defensive midfielder for D.C. United of Major League Soccer. Ara played his college soccer at Harvard University, where he had a rather distinguished career. While at Harvard, he was named first team All-Ivy twice, second team once, was named first team All-New England twice and an NCAA All-American.

Ronald Cerritos (born January 3, 1975 in San Salvador, El Salvador) is a Salvadoran football (soccer) forward, who last played for Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer. Cerritos has spent the bulk of his career playing in MLS -- he was signed by the league March 21, 1997, and allocated to the San Jose Clash. Cerritos had his most successful years with the Clash and, subsequently, the rechristened Earthquakes; he was named to the MLS Best XI in his first year with the club.

Felix Brillant (born September 9, 1980 in Montreal, Canada) is a Canadian soccer player, who, as of 2007, plays midfield for F.K. Sparta Sarpsborg of the Adeccoligaen. In 2002 and 2003 played for the PDL team the Cape Cod Crusaders. Both years he won the Premier Development League final. Brillant was drafted 56th overall by the New England Revolution in the 2004 MLS Superdraft after four years at Franklin Pierce College in the NCAA Division II, …

David Wagenfuhr (born June 22, 1982 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is an American soccer player, who currently plays defender for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. Wagenfuhr played four years of college soccer for Creighton University, where he was a standout player, being named first team All-Missouri Valley Conference three times. He also played in the USL Premier Development League for Boulder Rapids Reserve.

Edwin Miranda (born January 28, 1981 in Zacatecoluca, El Salvador) is a Salvadoran-American soccer player, who currently plays defensive midfield for the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USL First Division. Miranda played four years of college soccer at Cal State-Northridge, where he was twice named Big West Conference Defender of the Year. After graduating, Miranda was drafted 54th overall by the then-Dallas Burn in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft.

Ty Maurin is an American soccer player, who currently plays left midfielder for F.C. Dallas of Major League Soccer. Maurin played four years of college soccer at UCLA, finishing his career with one goal and 7 assists in 66 games. During his college years he also played with Orange County Blue Star in the USL Premier Development League, where he played alongside Jürgen Klinsmann.

Tony McManus (born September 22, 1980) is an American soccer player, who currently plays midfield for the Atlanta Silverbacks of the A-League McManus played ODP for Region III making the Tennessee State Team from 1994-1999, was selected for the Region III team in '96, and the US National Pool in 1998. Was selected to the USASA Region III Team in 2003 and was a member of the US National B Team.

Jordan Cila (born April 11, 1982 in Jericho, New York) is an American soccer midfielder, who currently plays for the Long Island Rough Riders in the USL Premier Development League. As a teenager, Cila trained at the Bradenton Academy with the Under-17 United States national team, with such players as Landon Donovan, DaMarcus Beasley, and Bobby Convey; he opted to attend Duke University and play college soccer while many of the others turned professional as teenagers.

Kevin Novak (born September 1, 1982 in Huntington Beach, California) is an American soccer defender, who currently plays for the Rochester Raging Rhinos of the USL First Division, the second division of the United States. Novak played college soccer at Loyola Marymount University from 2000 to 2003. In four seasons he appeared in 60 matches, scoring 23 goals. Although he missed the 2004 MLS SuperDraft due to a knee injury, he spent the year rehabilitating and training.

Ramón Núñez is a Honduran soccer (football) player, who currently plays central midfielder for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer. Núñez grew up in the United States, coming with his family on his father's investor visa in the early 1990s and graduating from W. T. White High School in Dallas, Texas.