2001 in American soccer
Soccer-related events in the U.S. during the season of 2001
Season | 2001 | |||
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The 2001 season was the 89th year of competitive soccer in the United States.
National team
Record
Competition | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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2002 FIFA World Cup qualification | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 |
International Friendly | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Total | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 12 |
Results
The home team or the team that is designated as the home team is listed in the left column; the away team is in the right column.
Win Draw Loss
United States v China
January 27 International Friendly | United States | 2 – 1 | China | Oakland, California |
14:30 UTC-08 | McBride 27' Wang 46' (o.g.) | (Report) | Qu 75' | Stadium: Network Associates Coliseum Attendance: 8.903 Referee: Mike Seifert (Canada) |
United States v Colombia
February 3 International Friendly | United States | 0 – 1 | Colombia | Miami, Florida |
16:00 UTC-05 | (Report) | Grisales 53' | Stadium: Orange Bowl Attendance: 14,169 Referee: Rodolfo Sibrían (El Salvador) |
United States v Mexico
February 28 World Cup qualifying | United States | 2 – 0 | Mexico | Columbus, Ohio |
19:30 UTC-05 | Wolff 47' Stewart 87' | (Report) | Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Attendance: 24,624 |
United States v Brazil
March 3 International Friendly | United States | 1 – 2 | Brazil | Pasadena, California |
13:00 UTC-08 | Mathis 40' | (Report) | Ronaldinho 25' Euller 56' | Stadium: Rose Bowl Attendance: 45,387 |
Honduras v United States
March 28 World Cup qualifying | Honduras | 1 – 2 | United States | San Pedro Sula, Honduras |
19:30 UTC-06 | de León 59' | (Report) | Stewart 33' Mathis 87' | Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Attendance: 46,00 |
United States v Costa Rica
April 25 World Cup qualifying | United States | 1 – 0 | Costa Rica | Kansas City, Missouri |
18:30 UTC-05 | Wolff 70' | (Report) | Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium Attendance: 37,319 |
United States v Ecuador
June 7 International Friendly | United States | 0 – 0 | Ecuador | Columbus, Ohio |
20:00 UTC-04 | (Report) | Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium Attendance: 12,572 Referee: Jose Farias (Canada) |
Jamaica v United States
June 16 World Cup qualifying | Jamaica | 0 – 0 | United States | Kingston, Jamaica |
13:00 UTC-05 | (Report) | Stadium: National Stadium Attendance: 35,000 Referee: Ubaldo Aquino (Paraguay) |
United States v Trinidad and Tobago
June 20 World Cup qualifying | United States | 2 – 0 | Trinidad and Tobago | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
19:30 UTC-04 | Razov 2' Stewart 20' | (Report) | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 31,211 Referee: Ali Bujsaim (United Arab Emirates) |
Mexico v United States
July 1 World Cup qualifying | Mexico | 1 – 0 | United States | Mexico City, Mexico |
12:00 UTC-05 | Borgetti 16' | (Report) | Stadium: Estadio Azteca Attendance: 95,000 Referee: Kim Young-Joo (South Korea) |
United States v Honduras
September 1 World Cup qualifying | United States | 2 – 3 | Honduras | Washington, D.C. |
10:00 UTC-04 | Stewart 7', 84' | (Report) | Núñez 28', 77' Pavón 53' (pen.) | Stadium: RFK Stadium Attendance: 54,282 Referee: Mauricio Navarro (Canada) |
Costa Rica v United States
September 5 World Cup qualifying | Costa Rica | 2 – 0 | United States | San José, Costa Rica |
20:00 UTC-06 | Fonseca 40' (pen.), 68' | (Report) | Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Attendance: 30,000 Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala) |
United States v Jamaica
October 7 World Cup qualifying | United States | 2 – 1 | Jamaica | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
14:00 UTC-04 | Moore 4', 81' (pen.) | (Report) | Lawrence 14' | Stadium: Foxboro Stadium Attendance: 40,483 Referee: Rodolfo Sibrian (El Salvador) |
Trinidad and Tobago v United States
November 11 World Cup qualifying | Trinidad and Tobago | 0 – 0 | United States | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
15:00 UTC-04 | (Report) | Stadium: Hasely Crawford Stadium Referee: Peter Prendergast (Jamaica) |
South Korea v United States
December 9 International Friendly | South Korea | 1 – 0 | United States | Jeju City, South Korea |
Yoo 23' | (Report) | Stadium: Jeju Stadium Attendance: 42,256 Referee: Naotsugu Fuse (Japan) |
Goalscorers
Player | Goals |
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Earnie Stewart | 5 |
Josh Wolff | 3 |
Joe-Max Moore | 2 |
Brian McBride | 1 |
Clint Mathis | 1 |
Ante Razov | 1 |
Major League Soccer
Standings
Eastern Conference | GP* | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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s - Miami Fusion F.C. | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 36 | 21 | 53 |
x - MetroStars | 26 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 38 | 35 | 3 | 42 |
New England Revolution | 27 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 27 |
D.C. United | 26 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 42 | 50 | -8 | 26 |
Central Conference | GP* | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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x - Chicago Fire | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 30 | 20 | 53 |
x - Columbus Crew | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 36 | 13 | 45 |
x - Dallas Burn | 26 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 48 | 47 | 1 | 35 |
Tampa Bay Mutiny | 27 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 32 | 68 | -36 | 14 |
Western Conference | GP* | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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x - Los Angeles Galaxy | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 52 | 36 | 16 | 47 |
x - San Jose Earthquakes | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 29 | 18 | 45 |
x - Kansas City Wizards | 27 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 36 |
Colorado Rapids | 26 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 36 | 47 | -11 | 23 |
- Top eight teams with the highest points clinch play-off berth, regardless of conference.
s =
Supporters Shield
x = Clinched playoff berth
- Miami Fusion F.C. wins first tiebreaker with Chicago Fire (2-0 in head-to-head competition)
- Columbus Crew wins first tiebreaker with San Jose Earthquakes (1-0-1 in head-to-head competition)
- GP* (Games Played) = Season shorten due to 9/11 attacks.
Playoffs
Playoff bracket
Quarterfinals | Semifinals | MLS Cup 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||
2 | Chicago Fire (7 Points) | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
7 | Dallas Burn (1 Points) | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
Chicago Fire (1 Points) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
Los Angeles Galaxy (ASDET)* (7 Points) | 1 | 1* | 2* | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Los Angeles Galaxy (SDET)* (4 Points) | 1 | 1 | 3* | ||||||||||||||||
6 | MetroStars (4 Points) | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
San Jose Earthquakes (ASDET)* | 2* | |||||||||||||||||||
1 | Miami Fusion F.C. (6 Points) | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
8 | Kansas City Wizards (3 Points) | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
Miami Fusion F.C. (3 Points) | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
San Jose Earthquakes (SDET)* (6 Points) | 0 | 4 | 1* | |||||||||||||||||
4 | Columbus Crew (0 Points) | 1 | 0 | x | ||||||||||||||||
5 | San Jose Earthquakes (6 Points) | 3 | 3 | x |
- Points system
Win = 3 Pts.
Loss = 0 Pts.
Draw = 1 Pt. - ASDET*=Added Sudden Death Extra Time (Game tie breaker)
SDET**=Sudden Death Extra Time
(Series tie breaker)
Teams will advance at 5 points.
MLS Cup
Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 – 2 (a.e.t.) | San Jose Earthquakes |
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Hernández 21' | Donovan 43' De Rosario 96' |
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracket
Final
New England Revolution | 1 – 2 (asdet) | Los Angeles Galaxy |
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Harris 30' | Hendrickson 70' Califf 92' |
American clubs in international competitions
Club | Competition | Final round |
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D.C. United | CONCACAF Giants Cup | Final |
2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Third Place Match | |
Los Angeles Galaxy | 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Final |
Columbus Crew | CONCACAF Giants Cup | Quarterfinals |
D.C. United
D.C. United v Alajuelense
January 17 Champions' Cup Quarterfinal | D.C. United | 2 – 1 | Alajuelense | Fullerton, California |
Etcheverry 15' Olsen 90' | Arnáez 71' (pen.) | Stadium: Titan Stadium |
Los Angeles Galaxy v D.C. United
January 19 Champions' Cup Semifinal | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) (4 - 2 p) | D.C. United | Los Angeles, California |
Vanney 29' (pen.) | Etcheverry 48' (pen.) | Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | ||
Penalties | ||||
Vanney Elliott Vagenas Cienfuegos | Talley Agoos Etcheverry Olsen |
D.C. United v Pachuca
January 21 Third Place Match | D.C. United | 1 – 2 | Pachuca | Los Angeles, California |
Pineda 14' Arellano 38' | Talley 33' | Stadium: Rose Bowl |
Arnett Gardens v D.C. United
April 4 Giants Cup Quarterfinals | Arnett Gardens | 0 – 3 | D.C. United | Kingston, Jamaica |
Arce 39', 66' (pen.) Talley 59' | Stadium: Tony Spaulding Sports Complex |
D.C. United v Arnett Gardens
April 11 Giants Cup Quarterfinals | D.C. United | 2 – 1 | Arnett Gardens | Washington, D.C. |
Talley 30', pen.' Lisi 86' | Earle 23' | Stadium: RFK Stadium Attendance: 9,117 |
D.C. United v Comunicaciones
August 3 Giants Cup Semifinal | D.C. United | 2 – 1 | Comunicaciones | Los Angeles, California |
Moreno 26' Lisi 89' | Rivera 22' | Stadium: Los Angeles Coliseum Attendance: 4,533 |
D.C. United v América
August 5 Giants Cup Final | D.C. United | 0 – 2 | América | Los Angeles, California |
Mendoza 52' Valdez 70' | Stadium: Los Angeles Coliseum Attendance: 3,127 |
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy v Real España
January 17 Champions' Cup Quarterfinal | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 – 0 (a.e.t.) (5 - 3 p) | Real España | Fullerton, California |
Stadium: Titan Stadium | ||||
Penalties | ||||
Vanney Elliott Vagenas Cienfuegos Victorine | Gutierrez Caprile López Garcia |
Los Angeles Galaxy v D.C. United
January 19 Champions' Cup Semifinal | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) (4 - 2 p) | D.C. United | Los Angeles, California |
Vanney 29' (pen.) | Etcheverry 48' (pen.) | Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | ||
Penalties | ||||
Vanney Elliott Vagenas Cienfuegos | Talley Agoos Etcheverry Olsen |
Los Angeles Galaxy v Olimpia
January 21 Champions' Cup Final | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 – 2 | Olimpia | Los Angeles, California |
Hendrickson 36', 78' Jones 39' | Tosello 34' (pen.) de Lima 51' | Stadium: Rose Bowl |
Columbus Crew
Saprissa v Columbus Crew
April 4 Giants Cup Quarterfinals | Saprissa | 2 – 0 | Columbus Crew | San José, Costa Rica |
Centeno 68' Lapper 90' (o.g.) | Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa |
Columbus Crew v Saprissa
April 11 Giants Cup Quarterfinals | Columbus Crew | 1 – 1 | Saprissa | Columbus, Ohio |
Maisonneuve 45' | Robinson 16' | Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium |
References
- American competitions at RSSSF
- American national team matches at RSSSF
- CONCACAF Champions' Cup at RSSSF
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