The National Soccer Hall of Fame's Class of 2024 was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday in a ceremony in Frisco, Texas.
Four people were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Tim Howard, Josh McKinney, Tisha Venturini Hoch, and Francisco Marcos. Additionally, Amy Rosenfeld won her 2024 Colin Jose Media Award.
• Tim Howard He played in 121 games for the USMNT, including 39 World Cup qualifying games and eight World Cup games in 2010 and 2014. He also had a long career in England with Manchester United and Everton.
“What I want you to know about me is that the bell tolled for me 121 times, and I answered the bell of the greatest country in the world 121 times. For that I am so grateful. .”
•Josh McKinneyBorn with cerebral palsy, he served as captain of the U.S. Paralympic Sevens National Team (currently the U.S. Men's CP National Team), earning 124 caps over 19 years, including three Paralympic appearances (1996, 2004, 2012). , scored 81 goals. .
“I am forever grateful to be the first expansion varsity player to be inducted into the Soccer Hall of Fame.” We are honored to be able to offer it.”
• Tisha Venturini Hoch She won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 and earned a cap as a member of the 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup winning team.
“I have to say that I am grateful for this game and for the wonderful memories it has given me. But most importantly, it is for all the wonderful people it has brought into my life.”
•Francos Marcos He founded the United Soccer League and in 1987 launched the Southwest Indoor Soccer League, the largest professional league in the United States.
“I've done everything I've done for the love of the game. If I could have afforded it, I would have done it for free. I'm really lucky to have been able to build a life out of love.”
• Amy Rosenfeld served as lead producer for all tournaments from 1999 to 2014 and contributed to ESPN's acclaimed coverage of the Men's and Women's World Cups.
“I have to say that this is the honor of my life. I would like to thank the sport of football for providing me with the most important relationships and for fulfilling my dream of having some influence on the growth of football. Masu.”
