The 2000 USL A-League was an American Division II league run by the

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during the summer of 2000.

League standings

Eastern Conference

Northeast Division

Atlantic Division

Western Conference

Central Division

Pacific Division

Conference Quarterfinals

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Conference semifinals

Eastern semifinal 1

''The Rochester Rhinos advanced 3–0 on aggregate.''

Eastern semifinal 2

''Toronto Lynx advanced 2–0 on aggregate.''

Western semifinal 1

''The Minnesota Thunder advanced 4–3 on aggregate.''

Western semifinal 2

''Milwaukee Rampage advanced 4–2 on aggregate.''

Conference finals

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Final

Points leaders

Honors

* MVP: Digital Takawira * Goals Leaders (tied): Paul Conway,

Greg Howes Greg Howes (born March 26, 1977 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American soccer player, most recently coach for Las Vegas Legends in the Professional Arena Soccer League. Career In 1995, Howes graduated from Franklin Pierce High School. He played ...

Johnny Menyongar Johnny Menyongar (born 26 June 1980 is a retired Liberian professional footballer who last played for Bengaluru FC in India's I-League. On 27 July 2015, he announced his retirement from competitive football. Career College Menyongar came to th ...

* Goalkeeper of the Year: Scott Vallow * Defender of the Year:

Scott Cannon Scott Cannon (born July 22, 1968 in Evansville, Indiana) is an American former soccer player who played three seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League, three in the National Professional Soccer League and ...

* Rookie of the Year:

* Coach of the Year: Neil Megson * First Team All A-League **Goalkeeper: Scott Vallow **Defenders:

Chris Fox Chris Fox (born July 30, 1974) is a retired American soccer Defender (association football), defender who played professionally in the NPSL II, National Professional Soccer League and USL First Division. Fox attended Brown University, where he ...

Craig Demmin Craig Demmin (born May 21, 1971) is a retired Trinidad soccer defender who played professionally in Major League Soccer and the USL First Division. Player College Demmin attended Belhaven University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1990 t ...

, Scott Schweitzer **Midfielders:

Brian Loftin Brian Loftin (born April 4, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a retired American soccer forward and was the commissioner of the Xtreme Soccer League. He played one season in Major League Soccer with the Tampa Bay Mutiny, as well as several sea ...

Yari Allnutt Yari Allnutt (born February 17, 1970) is an American retired soccer player who played professionally in Mexico and the United States, including the American Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer. He earned five caps with the United ...

Stoian Mladenov Stoian Mladenov (first name more frequently transliterated as Stoyan) ( bg, Стоян Младенов) is a retired Bulgarian football (soccer) midfielder who played professionally in Europe and the United States. Career In 1993, Mladenov began ...

**Forwards: Paul Conway,

Darren Sawatzky Darren Sawatzky (born February 22, 1973 in Seattle, Washington) is an American soccer coach and former player who is currently the head coach of the Richmond Kickers in USL League One. He spent four seasons in Major League Soccer, one season in ...

, Digital Takawira * Second Team All A-League **Goalkeeper:

Theo Zagar Theodosis Zagar (born November 2, 1974) is a Canadian former goalkeeper, who had a notable tenure with the Toronto Lynx of the USL First Division, and played indoor soccer in the National Professional Soccer League. Playing career Before Zaga ...

**Defenders:

Gilbert Jean-Baptiste Gilber Jean-Baptiste (born February 19, 1973) is a retired Haitian-Canadian soccer defender who played professionally in the USL A-League. He earned six cap with the Haiti national football team Youth Born in Montreal, Jean-Baptiste grew up in ...

, Adrian Serioux, David Banks, Rick Titus **Midfielders: Lenin Steenkamp, Gerry Lucey,

Martin Nash Martin Nash (born December 27, 1975) is a Canadian association football, soccer coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of York United FC, York United of the Canadian Premier League. A five-time all-league selection in the USL ...

**Forwards: Dwayne DeRosario,

External links

The Year in American Soccer - 2000

{{DEFAULTSORT:A-League 2000 2 2000 in Canadian soccer

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