Galaxy Coach Bruce Arena named to National Soccer Hall of Fame
U.S. Soccer announced the honor just before kickoff here in Carson.
Arena topped a Builder ballot that also included former Galaxy Coach Sigi Schmid, MLS Commissioner Don Garber and D.C. United GM Kevin Payne. Arena was named on 78 percent of the ballots.
Those on the Builder ballot must have had a major impact on American soccer for at least a decade and one is elected annually.
Arena qualifies by virtue of 18 seasons at the University of Virginia that included five national championships, eight years as U.S. coach with a record of 71-30-29 and stints in MLS with three clubs, notably D.C. United, where he won two MLS Cups.
He is also a two-time MLS Coach of the Year.
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Today, Bruce Arena in soccer's Hall of Fame.
Tomorrow, Tim Leiweke in soccer's Hall of Shame.
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