The term World Series of Soccer was initially a series of senior international soccer matches held by USSF between 1991 and 1994. In 2005,

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re-introduced the name for a series of professional matches in the United States.

U.S. roster

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

1991

In 1991, the

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(USSF), established and promoted a series of national team games between the

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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

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had removed the ability of U.S. players getting meaningful outdoor experience. While indoor soccer was booming, USSF didn't see it as an adequate replacement for outdoor competition when it came to preparing players for international outdoor soccer.

Results

May 5

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United States 1-0 Uruguay :*

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(Henderson)-26 May 19 Stanford Stadium Palo Alto United States 0-1 Argentina :* June 1

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Foxborough United States 1-1 Ireland :* Wynalda (Henderson)-68 November 24. Texas Stadium Irving United States 1-1 Costa Rica :* Kinnear (Murray)-6

1992

Results

May 30, 1992

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Washington United States 3–1 Ireland (match part of

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) :* Balboa,

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, Harkes, June 3, 1992

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Chicago United States 1–0 Portugal (match part of

) :* Wegerle June 6, 1992

Chicago United States 1–1 Italy (match part of

) :* Harkes

1993

In 1993, USSF resurrected the World Series of Soccer to prepare the national team for the

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. 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 :*

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Feb 13 United States 0-1 Russia Feb 21 United States 0-0 Russia May 8 United States 1-2 Colombia :*

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June 6

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New Harven United States 0-2 Brazil (match part of

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) June 9

Foxborough United States 2-0 England (match part of

) :*

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June 13

Chicago United States 3-4 Germany (match part of

) :*

(2), Stewart

1994

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

Results

May 21, 1994 United States 2-3

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