Paul Caligiuri
ussoccerplayers.com/player/caligiuri-paulPaul Caligiuri is truly a pioneer in the contemporary age of American soccer. … However, Caligiuri is probably best-known for the “goal heard around the world,” the shot he took against Trinidad and Tobago that sent the USMNT to the 1990 World Cup for the first time in 40 years.
USMNT 1990 World Cup squad
ussoccerplayers.com/usmnt-1990-world-cup-squadAlthough it was a team effort, a defensive midfielder named Paul Caligiuri – and his lone goal against Trinidad & Tobago – gave the United States the win, officially stamping its passport to Italia ’90. … Caligiuri’s looping left-footed volley from 30 yards out silenced the home crowd in the 30th minute.
What the 1989 USMNT can teach the 2017 version
ussoccerplayers.com/2017/10/what-the-1989-usmnt-can-teach-the-2017-version.htmlThat now-famous Paul Caligiuri goal and 1-0 victory remains cloaked in mystique. … Paul Caligiuri, the hero of that game, played as a holding midfielder. … “We changed the game forever in the United States,” Caligiuri told the Los Angeles Times in a recent interview.
Remembering the USA in 1990 World Cup Qualifying
ussoccerplayers.com/2013/04/remembering-the-usa-in-1990-world-cup-qualifying.htmlAlthough it was a team effort, a defensive midfielder named Paul Caligiuri – and his lone goal against Trinidad & Tobago – gave the United States the win, officially stamping its passport to Italia '90. … Caligiuri’s looping left-footed volley from 30 yards out silenced the home crowd in the 30th minute.
The Captain’s Armband
ussoccerplayers.com/2009/05/the-captains-armband.html" Again, Alexi Lalas: “Myself, Bruce Murray, Paul Caligiuri, Fernando Clavijo, Brian Quinn, Hugo Perez, John Doyle and Eric Eichman. … " From Paul Caligiuri: "Rick Davis, Mike Windischmann, Paul Caligiuri, Marcelo Balboa, Tony Meola, John Harkes, and Thomas Dooley.
What USMNT players have done in Europe
ussoccerplayers.com/2017/01/what-usmnt-players-have-done-in-europe.htmlPaul Caligiuri (Hansa Rostock, 1991)… Even before scoring the famous “shot heard 'round the world" to qualify the USMNT for the 1990 World Cup, Caligiuri was a trailblazer.
US National Team Alumni
ussoccerplayers.com/alumniThe alumni members of the United States National Soccer Team Players Association, the union for the USMNT World Cup squad.
US World Cup Squads
ussoccerplayers.com/us-world-cup-squadsA list of the USMNT World Cup squads and the players from 1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010.
Where are they now? The 1990 USMNT World Cup squad
ussoccerplayers.com/2020/06/where-are-they-now-the-1990-usmnt-world-cup-squad.htmlPaul Caligiuri (midfielder)… Caligiuri had a successful club career in Germany and later MLS.
Return to normal for the USMNT
ussoccerplayers.com/2017/10/return-to-normal-for-the-usmnt.htmlThe Washington Post's Steve Goff talks to Paul Caligiuri about the USMNT returning to Trinidad & Tobago with World Cup qualification on the line. … Paul Gardner remembers Soccer America founder Clay Berling.
Remembering the USMNT in the 2010 World Cup
ussoccerplayers.com/2013/12/remembering-the-us-in-the-2010-world-cup.htmlDonovan’s strike may have surpassed Paul Caligiuri’s epic goal in 1989 against Trinidad & Tobago that qualified the Americans for a World Cup for the first time in 40 years. … Caligiuri’s goal created no collective sigh of relief.
USMNT 2010 World Cup squad
ussoccerplayers.com/usmnt-2010-world-cup-squadDonovan’s strike may have surpassed Paul Caligiuri’s epic goal in 1989 against Trinidad & Tobago that qualified the Americans for a World Cup for the first time in 40 years. … Caligiuri’s goal created no collective sigh of relief.
Q&A: JP Dellacamera
ussoccerplayers.com/2021/09/qa-jp-dellacamera.htmlI’m always asked that question, and I always give two answers – the 1989 World Cup qualifier with the (Paul) Caligiuri goal in Trinidad and the 1999 Women’s World Cup final. … The Caligiuri goal was important because it set in motion events that helped grow the sport.
The 6 best regular season games in MLS history
ussoccerplayers.com/2020/04/the-6-best-regular-season-games-in-mls-history.htmlThe star-studded Galaxy, coached by Octavio Zambrano at the time, featured some amazing players in those days, including Jones and fellow USMNT regulars Clint Mathis, Paul Caligiuri, Greg Vanney, and Robin Fraser. … Colorado goalkeeper Paul Grafer, meanwhile, was on the losing end of things at the Rose Bowl.
Two games in 1986 transformed the USMNT
ussoccerplayers.com/2016/02/two-games-in-1986-transformed-the-usmnt.htmlOf the players who appeared for the United States in World Cup qualifiers in 1989, Paul Caligiuri, Peter Vermes, Bruce Murray, Hugo Perez, Eric Eichmann and Frank Klopas all had playing experience in Europe, mostly in the first division. … David Vanole was in goal, with Paul Krumpe and Jimmy Banks (Mike Windischmann would replace him in the second half), along with Brent Goulet spearheading the attack.
Italia 90 memories
ussoccerplayers.com/2015/07/italia-90-memories.htmlTony Meola, Tab Ramos, John Harkes, Paul Caligiuri, Peter Vermes and Bruce Murray were all on that team that went 0-3. … Caligiuri's goal that gave the USA a 1-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago that prior November was what had mattered most.
Eastern Conference defenses and Western Conference anniversaries
ussoccerplayers.com/2014/01/eastern-conference-defenses-and-western-conference-anniversaries.htmlWe’d all like to see Steve Cherundolo and Paul Caligiuri types playing fullback on both sides on every team, but there’s a reason those players are special. … Were the Quakes moving into Paul Child Field (or whatever it will be called) this season, you could at least understand the timing of the move.
Alumni
ussoccerplayers.com/alumni-playersA list of USMNT alumni players for the United States National Team.
Class of 2011: Bruce Murray
ussoccerplayers.com/2011/06/class-of-2011-bruce-murray.htmlMurray, who would go on to score 21 times in 86 games for the National Team, credits Paul Caligiuri’s goal that won the game against Trinidad & Tobago to qualify for the 1990 World Cup as the instant that allowed Americans to pursue soccer as a pro career. … ” Murray scored the USA’s goal against Austria in its last World Cup game at Italia ‘90, joining Caligiuri as the only American goal scorers.
Donovan’s Goal
ussoccerplayers.com/2010/12/donovans-goal.htmlUp there with the one scored by Joe Gaetjens against England at the 1950 World Cup and Paul Caligiuri’s long-range blast to down Trinidad & Tobago in a World Cup Qualifier in 1989. … It highlights how far the National Team has come since Caligiuri’s goal qualified the USA for its first World Cup in 40 years.
The 1989 USMNT Under-20s
ussoccerplayers.com/2009/07/the-1989-us-under20-national-team.htmlWhen American soccer fans think back to 1989, most everyone associates that year with Paul Caligiuri's "Goal Heard Around the World. … Though Caligiuri's strike was arguably the most important goal scored in modern US history, it was not the only extraordinary accomplishment of that year.
Four takeaways from USMNT 3 – Trinidad and Tobago 0
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/11/four-takeaways-from-usmnt-3-trinidad-and-tobago-0.htmlPaul Caligiuri’s “shot heard ‘round the world,” the game-winning goal in a 1989 triumph at that same venue in Port of Spain which booked the USMNT’s qualification for the 1990 World Cup, happened 34 years ago on Sunday, a feat which changed the history of soccer in the United States.
USMNT 1994 World Cup squad
ussoccerplayers.com/usmnt-1994-world-cup-squadThe 1994 USMNT World Cup squad that advanced from group A and exited in the round of 16 to eventual champions Brazil.
Stoke City relegated, playoffs for Fulham
ussoccerplayers.com/2018/05/stoke-city-relegated-playoffs-for-fulham.html“It is a tough, tough afternoon for me, for the players and for every single person connected to this club," Stoke City manager Paul Lambert said. … Marco Caligiuri put Greuther Furth up in the 44th with Duisburg scoring in the 62nd and 64th minutes.
The Galaxy in the 2000 CONCACAF Champions’ Cup
ussoccerplayers.com/2017/04/the-galaxy-in-the-2000-concacaf-champions-cup-soccer-championship-history.htmlInstead, the Galaxy called on Alexi Lalas to fill the void in the back, pairing him with another veteran, Paul Caligiuri.
USMNT vs Honduras – The History
ussoccerplayers.com/2017/03/usmnt-vs-honduras-the-history-world-cup-qualifying-soccer.htmlThe lineup that evening, loaded with talented players like Paul Caligiuri and Eric Wynalda, would do just that three years later.
USMNT Player Of The Year Awards
ussoccerplayers.com/2016/12/tell-me-about-us-player-of-the-year-awards.htmlThe history of the US Soccer Federation's Male Athlete of the Year award and Futbol De Primera's Player of the Year.
The last point in Costa Rica
ussoccerplayers.com/2016/11/the-last-point-in-costa-rica-concacaf-world-cup-qualifying-usmnt-soccer.htmlThe US defense – anchored by Paul Caligiuri – kept Costa Rica off the board in the second half.
MLS needs Friday night playoff soccer
ussoccerplayers.com/2015/11/mls-needs-friday-night-playoff-soccer.htmlThe other positives were also that Univision's broadcast team featured former National Team star Marcelo Balboa, while the English-language commentary had color commentary from Balboa's ex-US teammate from the ‘90s Paul Caligiuri.
The USMNT in must win games
ussoccerplayers.com/2015/10/the-usmnt-in-must-win-games-soccer.htmlIn what was the biggest match for the USMNT since it defeated England 1-0 at the 1950 World Cup, the Americans defeated Trinidad & Tobago 1-0 with Paul Caligiuri scoring the game's only goal to send the USA to Italia '90.
USMNT vs Mexico in 1995
ussoccerplayers.com/2015/04/usmnt-vs-mexico-in-1995.htmlThe Americans ended up prevailing on penalties 4-1 as Wynalda, Joe-Max Moore, Paul Caligiuri, and Klopas all scored.
USMNT in 3-5-2? Mulling the return of an old favorite
ussoccerplayers.com/2015/01/usmnt-in-3-5-2-mulling-the-return-of-an-old-favorite.htmlThat time it was Paul Caligiuri, Marcelo Balboa, and Alexi Lalas anchoring the rearguard resistance as coach Steve Sampson unveiled a unique 3-6-1 shape.
Meola Is Still In The Game
ussoccerplayers.com/2010/10/meola-is-still-in-the-game.htmlThe US team includes Paul Caligiuri, Roy Lassiter, Eric Wynalda, Fernando Clavijo, Thomas Dooley, Marcelo Balboa and Joe-Max Moore.
Getting The Opportunity
ussoccerplayers.com/2009/12/getting-the-opportunity.htmlA select few went to Europe like John Harkes and Paul Caligiuri.
Top 5 MLS Cup Games
ussoccerplayers.com/2008/11/tell-me-about-memorable-mls-cup-games.htmlThis match also marked the end of US international and Los Angeles Galaxy defender Paul Caligiuri's career, as he retired from soccer after playing in MLS for the first six years of the league's history.
