Player: Eric Wynalda

Nationality: United States of America

Position: Forward / Striker

Date of Birth: March 9, 1971

Place of Birth: Fullerton, California, USA

Club Career (selected):

• San Francisco Bay Blackhawks (APSL) — early professional years
• Club Deportivo Tecos (Mexico — Liga MX) — 1992–1994
• San Jose Clash (MLS) — 1996–1998
• New England Revolution (MLS) — 1998 (loan/trade)
• Chicago Fire (MLS) — 1999
• Miami Fusion (MLS) — 2000–2001
• Morelia (Mexico) — short loan stint
• Colorado Rapids (MLS) — short appearances late career
• Also had brief spells with lower-division/indoor teams before retiring

International Career (United States):

• United States National Team caps: 106 (1990–2000)
• Goals for USMNT: 34
• Notable tournaments: 1994 FIFA World Cup (played on home soil), 1998 FIFA World Cup, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups

Playing Style and Legacy:

• Powerful, direct striker known for heading ability and finishing inside the box.
• Considered one of the leading American forwards of the 1990s and a pioneer for U.S. players moving abroad (notably to Mexico).
• First American to score a goal in MLS history (San Jose Clash vs. D.C. United, April 6, 1996).

Post-playing Career:

• Coach and technical director roles at club and youth levels.
• Broadcaster and soccer analyst for U.S. soccer coverage.
• Entrepreneur and commentator on soccer development in the U.S.

Honors/Awards (selected):

• Included in MLS Best XI (1996)
• Multiple team and individual recognitions at club and national level during the 1990s

Note: Caps and goals totals are subject to variations in record-keeping; 106 caps and 34 goals are commonly reported career totals for Wynalda with the U.S. national team.