He dedicated his life to growing the game and left an indelible legacy on American soccer.
Grant Wahl has been named the recipient of the 2023 Colin Jose Media Award.
“There’s nobody else that deserves it more“-
@AbbyWambach
Congratulations Christie, you’re going to be a Hall of Famer.
From one
@USWNT
Legend to another, Abby Wambach('19) was there to surprise
@christierampone
with the moment.
#NSHOF21
A special announcement delivered by special people.
@Jrue_Holiday11
and the rest of the family delivered the news. Lauren Holiday is officially the first member of the Class of 2023!
@USWNT
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@Bucks
Remembering
@GrantWahl
:
Throughout his career, Grant covered the women’s game with commitment and passion. From his arrival at
@sportsillustrated
, he lead the coverage for the
@USWNT
and continued his coverage independently afterwards.
We will miss Grant tremendously.
Legendary USWNT defender & 2021 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Christie Pearce Rampone has chosen to defer her induction until 2022. The NSHOF fully supports Christie’s decision & looks forward to honoring her & her historic achievements at next year’s induction ceremony.
There are few individuals who supported the Hall Fame more than Grant Wahl. He believed in our mission and served as a Screening and Voting committee member to ensure that we honor those who gave so much to the game.
What a moment....and you knew it was bound to happen!
@JulieFoudy
just surprised
@AbbyWambach
to let her know she will be inducted in the National Soccer Hall of Fame in September.
Congratulations, Abby! We can’t wait to hear your
#NSHOF19
speech!
A World Cup winner, 2x Gold Medalist and one of the top female goalkeepers of all time.
Congratulations to Hope Solo on being elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
#NSHOF22
From legendary player to Hall of Famer!
Congratulations to former
@USMNT
captain and current
@ATLUTD
technical director,
@BocaBoca3
, who is the newest member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame!
#NSHOF20
📰 :
One of the most influential defensive midfielders in
@USWNT
history.
Congratulations to Shannon Boxx on being elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
#NSHOF22
A 2x World Cup champion, a 3x gold medalist, and all-around leader for the
@USWNT
.
@christierampone
, the newest member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
#NSHOF22
Happy Birthday
@brandichastain
(’16)!
Chastain was a star player for the
@USWNT
during the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games and the 1991 and 1999 World Cups. In total, she played in 192 full internationals for the U.S.
At the 1950 World Cup, the
@USMNT
was comprised of part-time, amateur players. That group of 11 men made themselves legends with a 1-0 win over the heavily favored English side in the most shocking upset in tournament history! 🇺🇸
📆 OTD in history: September 9, 2001
@AbbyWambach
made her
@USWNT
debut in a 4-1 win over Germany in an international friendly.
The future Hall of Famer would go on to be the all-time international goal scorer by the time of her retirement with 184 goals in 255 games!
"I am honored to have played with some of the most trusted defenders, midfielders, and forwards of all time."
Hope Solo thanks her teammates as she enters the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
A 2x World Cup champion, a 3x gold medalist, and all around leader for the
@USWNT
.
Congratulations to
@christierampone
who is the newest member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
#NSHOF21
184 goals in 256 international matches. ⚽️
2x gold medal
@Olympics
winner with her teammates 🥇
Women's World Cup champ 🏆
And now, first-year ballot player going into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Read why:
#NSHOF19
So, here’s
@AbbyWambach
proving she might just be a Hall of Famer in the broadcast booth, too.
Her reaction during the second half of
#USAvMex
? 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
A precious moment shared with a lifelong friend and teammate!
Here's the moment that
@JulieFoudy
let
@katemarkgraf
know she's going into the Hall of Fame in 2023, live on the College Cup Halftime Show!
@NCAASoccer
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@USWNT
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@ESPN
One of the best to ever do it.
Andrés Cantor has been named the recipient of the 2020 Colin Jose Media Award, which honors journalists whose careers have made significant long-term contributions to soccer in the United States.
The shot heard ‘round the world! 🌎
On this day in 2014, Jermaine Jones scored a famous goal against Portugal in a 2-2 draw at the World Cup. Hall-of-Famer Clint Dempsey scored minutes later, helping the
@USMNT
escape the "Group of Death!"
@Jermainejunior
|
@FIFAWorldCup
Today, as we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we want to know:
Which USWNT player made you fall in love with the game?
@USWNT
🇺🇸 |
#NGWSD2023
⚽️
"The sheer will to show up for ourselves on even our darkest days can transform our lives in the most powerful ways."
Lauren Holiday is proof of the power of "just showing up."
@USWNT
|
#NSHOF
From a current Hall of Famer to a future one!
That moment when
@BrandiChastain
surprised Tiffeny Milbrett to tell her she’s the newest member of the
#NSHOF18
class.
In light of Heather O'Reilly coming out of retirement, she is no longer eligible to appear on the Player Ballot for the 2023 election.
All of us at the National Soccer Hall of Fame would like to wish Heather good luck as she continues her professional career with Shelbourne!
He dedicated his life to growing the game and left an indelible legacy on American soccer.
Grant Wahl has been posthumously honored by the National Soccer Hall of Fame as the recipient of the 2023 Colin Jose Media Award.
#NSHOF23
Grow the game.
On May 21st, one of the most influential defensive midfielders in
@USWNT
history,
@ShannonBoxx7
, will be inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
👉
Remembering Grant Wahl:
Grant covered the USMNT with the passion of a fan and the professionalism that pervaded all his work. He attended 8 Men’s World Cups in his career, and his words undoubtedly accelerated the growth of the sport in the US.
We will miss you greatly, Grant.
Celebrating Black History: Shannon Boxx
The epitome of perseverance and longevity for the
@USWNT
, Shannon Boxx is a 3 time Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion, and Hall-of-Famer.
A passionate and enthusiastic defender that helped build the
@USWNT
into the team that it’s today.
Congratulations to Linda Hamilton on being elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
#NSHOF22
📰 Eligible candidates for 2020 National Soccer Hall of Fame player ballots announced. Fourteen retired players added to '20 player ballot; veteran and roster ballots to be finalized in the coming weeks:
From legendary player to Hall of Famer!
Congratulations to former
@ussoccer_mnt
goalkeeper and current
@NERevolution
coach Brad Friedel, who is the newest member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame!
#NSHOF18
📰
One of the best to ever wear the Red, White and Blue.
Congratulations to Steve Cherundolo on becoming a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
#NSHOF21
#OTD
in
@ussoccer
History:
@landondonovan
's last minute, game winning goal against Algeria put the
@USMNT
atop their 2010 World Cup group for the first time since 1930.
A mainstay of Major League Soccer's first dynasty, El Diablo.
Congratulations to Marco Etcheverry on being elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
#NSHOF22
The moment that ‘20 Colin Jose Media Award Winner Andrés Cantor called his native Argentina becoming World Champions was truly beautiful. 🇦🇷🥹
🎥
@andrescantorgol
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📰 The National Soccer Hall of Fame today released the names of all candidates eligible for election in 2022.
Players in their first year of eligibility include Yael Averbuch, Brad Evans, Clint Dempsey and Robbie Keane.
👉
9 years ago today the first-EVER NWSL game was played between Portland Thorns and FC Kansas City on April 13, 2013.
Renae Cuellar scored the first goal in NWSL history for FC Kansas City in a 1-1 draw.
Photo is courtesy of Thad Bell
@TheBackpost
The face of a generation and a trailblazer for American players in Europe. 🇺🇸
Damarcus Beasley has been elected to the Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2023.
Happy Birthday
@JulieFoudy
!
• 2-time World Cup Champion 🏆 and earned 2 Gold Medals 🥇
• Played in all 40 matches from 1991-2004 of the
@USWNT
World Cups & Olympics
• 274 caps over her 16-year career helping
@USWNT
win 218 of those matches
• 5th most caps for
@USWNT
all-time
Happy Birthday to Anson Dorrance ('08)! Dorrance has been the head coach for the UNC Women's Soccer Team since 1979 and has won the NCAA Division 1 Championship 21 times! Not to mention, he coached the
@USWNT
to win the first official FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991. 👏👏👏
Look who stopped by!
@USWNT
legend Brandi Chastain stopped by to check out the Hall of Fame, sign her jersey, and continue to inspire the next generation. ⚽️❤️
Celebrating Black History:
@CobiJones
The record appearance holder for the
@USMNT
and an all-time great for the
@LAGalaxy
, Jones made his mark on the field and made an impact for generations to come.
.
@MLS
Commissioner Don Garber thought he was settling in for a routine meeting, until Hall of Famer and colleague
@JeffAgoos
walked in...
Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Commissioner!
#NSHOF18
And last but not least, congratulations to former
@ussoccer_wnt
forward and current
@Colorado_Storm
director of coaching, Tiffeny Milbrett! Welcome to the Hall of Fame!
#NSHOF18
📰
📰 The National Soccer Hall of Fame today released the names of all candidates eligible for election in 2023.
Players in their first year of eligibility include DaMarcus Beasley, Landon Donovan, Heather O’Reilly, and more.
"It's an incredible recognition of a journey."
That journey continues on Saturday in Frisco as Jill Ellis is inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame!
@USWNT
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#NSHOF23
📆 OTD in history: August 26, 2004
@USWNT
defeated Brazil 2-1 to win gold at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens!
@AbbyWambach
scored the winning goal in extra time to secure a second gold medal for the USA 🇺🇸🥇
All-American, MVP, Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion, and now, Hall of Famer.
@laurenholiday12
has been inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame!
#NSHOF23
Today is the day.
Tune in to watch the live stream of the 2022 National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, beginning at 1:15pm CT on the National Soccer Hall of Fame Youtube channel.
#NSHOF22
Rest in Peace to
@Pele
, the King. 👑
Pelé brought an unprecedented wave of enthusiasm to soccer in the US in the ‘70s and spread joy across the world throughout his legendary 82 years. His impact was recognized as he was elected to the HOF in 1993.
He will be missed 💔