US Soccer Players

The official site of the USMNT Soccer Players with soccer news, schedule, statistics, players, interviews, and exclusive stories.


Next Opponent

3/24/2023 8pm ET on TBD
  • Rankings
  • Schedule
  • Results
  • Home
  • Roster
  • USMNT News
  • MLS
  • Americans Abroad
  • Alumni
  • USNSTPA
  • Archive

Alan Mayer – USMNT

April 2, 2008 by US Soccer Players

  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Date of Birth: 07/28/1955
  • College Experience: James Madison
  • Caps: 6
  • Shutouts: 2

A collegiate star in the early ’70’s, Alan Mayer ended up as well known for his time indoors with the San Diego Sockers and Kansas City Comets. He was part of the Kansas City Wizards coaching staff in the late 1990’s, and currently works in insurance in Kansas City.

USMNT Experience

1977: Made his final appearance against China on Oct. 16th.
1976: Won his first cap and got his first shutout against Haiti on Nov. 12th.

Professional Experience

1991-92: Ended indoor career when Kansas City ceased operations.
1986: MISL All-Star with Kansas City.
1982-83: Won the Major Indoor Soccer League title with the San Diego Sockers and was named league Most Valuable Player.
1981: Retired from outdoor soccer when the California Surf folded at the end of the season.
1980: Traded to the California Surf.
1978: The team returned to San Diego as the Sockers, with Mayer winning the American Player of the Year award.
1977: After one season as the San Diego Jaws, the relocated Baltimore Comets moved again, this time to Las Vegas.
1976: Moved with the relocated Baltimore franchise to San Diego.
1974: Drafted by the NASL’s Baltimore Comets.

Youth and College: A two time All-American as a sophomore and junior at James Madison University, the school’s first male All-American. Also played tennis. Named to the school’s Hall of Fame in 1988.

Like Google +1 Retweet

Filed Under: Players Tagged With: bio, us soccer

Goalkeepers, Designated Players, and spending on defense already highlights the MLS transfer window

Goalkeepers, Designated Players, and spending on defense already highlights the MLS transfer window

By Jason Davis

Jason Davis highlights Toronto’s free agent move for Sean Johnson, Colorado signing a defender as a DP, and MLS clubs willing to spend.

Leeds United and other notable US enclaves abroad

Leeds United and other notable US enclaves abroad

By Charles Boehm

Charles Boehm looks at the clubs that have had several Americans in their squads over the years with Leeds United the latest example.

Seattle’s moment at the 2022 Club World Cup

Seattle’s moment at the 2022 Club World Cup

By Jason Davis

Seattle plays its 2022 Club World Cup opener on February 4 once again taking a step for Major League Soccer after winning the Champions League.

More from our writers

US Soccer Players

DeAndre Yedlin - USMNT

Position Defender
Pro Team Inter Miami
Read more about DeAndre Yedlin - USMNT

UNITED STATES NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM PLAYERS ASSOCIATION

Players

  • Squad
  • Results
  • Schedule
  • Match Reports

Soccer News

  • National Team
  • Major League Soccer
  • Americans Abroad
  • Featured

About USNSTPA

  • About US Soccer Players
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship and Licensing

Copyright © 2023 All Rights Reserved - US Soccer Players.