Place of birth: Westwood, California, United States
Nationality: American (United States)
Position: Midfielder / Winger
Club career (selected):
1994–1996: Coventry City (England) — brief spell (no league appearances)
1996–2007: LA Galaxy (Major League Soccer) — principal club; MLS Cup winner (2002, 2005); Supporters' Shield (1998); U.S. Open Cup (2001)
1996–1997: Loan to Club León (Mexico) — short loan
International career (United States):
National team years: 1992–2004
Caps: 164 (all-time leader until later surpassed; among the most-capped US players)
Goals: 15
Major tournaments: FIFA World Cup 1994, 1998, 2002; Copa América; CONCACAF Gold Cup (winner 1991?—note: he was part of Gold Cup squads in the 1990s and early 2000s)
Notable: Key attacking midfielder/winger for the U.S. during the 1990s and early 2000s; contributed with assists, creativity, and wide play
Post-playing career:
Broadcasting: Worked as a soccer analyst and commentator for U.S. broadcasts
Coaching: Served as an assistant coach for the LA Galaxy and involved in youth development and soccer clinics
Honors: Inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame (class of 2011)
Legacy: Widely regarded as one of the most recognizable and influential American soccer players of his generation; longtime ambassador for the sport in the U.S., notably associated with LA Galaxy and the national team.