Lalas, Overbeck highlight Hall of Fame class

August 28, 2006

ONEONTA, N.Y. -- Former U.S. National Team defenders Alexi Lalas and Carla Overbeck, Olympian Al Trost, and builder Philip Anschutz were inducted Monday into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Lalas, who raised awareness of the sport in the United States, appeared in 96 games for the U.S., scoring nine goals and 11 assists -- an impressive total for a defender. Professionally, he was the first player born in the U.S. to play in the Italian Serie A, and for seven seasons was a standout ...

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Lalas, Overbeck highlight Hall of Fame class

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