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George Edward Pope (born December 24, 1973) is an American former soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and spent eleven years as a defender for the United States national team.
Feb 21, 2024 · Carolina Core sporting director Eddie Pope (center) is back in his hometown to assemble the startup franchise's roster. Pope was one of Major League Soccer's early star defenders and played in three World Cup tournaments for the United States.
A defender who starred for the United States in three World Cups, won three MLS titles and scored one of the most dramatic goals in American soccer history. Pope broke into the national team during World Cup qualifying in the fall of 1996, after having starred in the U.S. Olympic team that summer.
The full story of the former DC United star Eddie Pope's game-winning goal in the 1996 MLS Cup
Feb 28, 2022 · Eddie Pope on uniting against racism and intimidation in youth soccer. In retrospect, maybe I was lucky to experience less racism, not more, as I climbed the ranks from youth to professional...
Jan 22, 2010 · A perennial anchor of the U.S. defense for nearly a decade, he is the first three-time World Cup veteran to play his entire professional career in Major League Soccer.
Eddie Pope. George Edward Pope. Position: DF (FB, right) 186cm , 86kg (6-1, 190lb) Born: December 24, 1973 in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. National Team: United States. Draft: D.C. United, 1st round (2nd overall), 1996 MLS Draft (from North Carolina) 3x Major League Soccer Champion.
A smooth, lanky defender, Eddie Pope built his professional soccer career on dominating in the air and knowing the game. He established himself as one of the best defenders in MLS history with...
During his 12 seasons in Major League Soccer, he won three league titles, and scored the overtime goal that decided the first MLS championship in 1996. Inducted in 2011. Learn about Eddie Pope at the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the most personalized experience in sports.
Feb 7, 2018 · On the national team, Eddie Pope secured his status as America’s greatest defender. He joined the team in 1996 and helped the team to the CONCACAF Gold Cup final in 1996, which included a...