World Series of Soccer

The term World Series of Soccer was initially a series of senior international soccer matches held by USSF between 1991 and 1994.

In 2005, Major League Soccer re-introduced the name for a series of professional matches in the United States.

1991

In 1991, the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), established and promoted a series of national team games between the United States men's national soccer team and other national soccer teams. The goal was to provide U.S. soccer players on the national team an opportunity to play high level competitive soccer. The collapse of the North American Soccer League had removed the ability of U.S. players getting meaningful outdoor experience. While indoor soccer was booming, USSF didn't see it as an adaquate replacement for outdoor competition when it came to preparing players for international outdoor soccer.

Results

May 05 United States 1-0 Uruguay:* Vermes

June 1 United States 1-1 Ireland:* Wynalda

U.S. roster

National Team player pool for the 1991 World Series of Soccer:

1993

In 1993, USSF resurected the World Series of Soccer to prepare the national team for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. As the host nation, the U.S. did not need to qualify. Therefore, USSF sought other games to provide the team with competitive experience.

Results

Jan 30 United States 2-2 Denmark :* Murray, Moore

Feb 13 United States 0-1 Russia

Feb 21 United States 0-0 Russia

May 8 United States 1-2 Colombia:* Lalas

June 6 United States 0-2 Brazil (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup)

June 9 United States 2-0 England (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup):* Dooley, Lalas

June 13 United States 3-4 Germany (match part of 1993 U.S. Cup):* Dooley (2), Stewart

1994

In 1994, the U.S. national team played three matches in Ohio, billed by USSF as part the World Series of Soccer:

Results

May 21, 1994 United States 2-3 Bayern Munich

May 25 United States 0-0 Saudi Arabia

May 28 United States 1-1 Greece:* Klopas