1999 in American soccer
Soccer-related events in the U.S. during the season of 1999
Season | 1999 | |||
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The 1999 season was the 87th year of competitive soccer in the United States.
National team
Record
Competition | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA |
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Confederations Cup | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
U.S. Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
International Friendly | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
Total | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 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
Bolivia
v
United States
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Flag_of_Bolivia.svg/22px-Flag_of_Bolivia.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
January 24 International Friendly | Bolivia ![]() | 0 – 0 | ![]() | Santa Cruz, Bolivia |
18:00 UTC−06 | (Report) | Stadium: Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera Attendance: 39,000 Referee: Juan Carlos Paniagua (Bolivia) |
United States
v
Germany
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)
February 6 International Friendly | United States ![]() | 3 – 0 | ![]() | Jacksonville, Florida |
13:00 UTC−05 | Kirovski ![]() Sanneh ![]() Reyna ![]() | (Report) | Stadium: Alltel Stadium Attendance: 17,259 Referee: Gilberto Alcalá (Mexico) |
United States
v
Chile
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/78/Flag_of_Chile.svg/23px-Flag_of_Chile.svg.png)
February 21 International Friendly | United States ![]() | 2 – 1 | ![]() | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
15:30 UTC−05 | Olsen ![]() Lewis ![]() | (Report) | Cartes ![]() | Stadium: Lockhart Stadium Attendance: 14,896 Referee: Pascal Rebolledo (Mexico) |
United States
v
Guatemala
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Flag_of_Guatemala.svg/23px-Flag_of_Guatemala.svg.png)
March 11 U.S. Cup | United States ![]() | 3 – 1 | ![]() | Los Angeles, California |
17:30 UTC−08 | Moore ![]() McBride ![]() Hejduk ![]() | (Report) | Perez ![]() | Stadium: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Attendance: 34,154 Referee: Jose Robles (Mexico) |
United States
v
Mexico
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png)
March 13 U.S. Cup | United States ![]() | 1 – 2 | ![]() | San Diego, California |
12:30 UTC−08 | Hejduk ![]() | (Report) | Fraser ![]() Abundis ![]() | Stadium: Qualcomm Stadium Attendance: 50,324 Referee: Rene Parra (Canada) |
United States
v
Argentina
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1a/Flag_of_Argentina.svg/23px-Flag_of_Argentina.svg.png)
June 13 International Friendly | United States ![]() | 1 – 0 | ![]() | Washington, D.C. |
13:00 UTC−04 | Moore ![]() | (Report) | Stadium: RFK Stadium Attendance: 40,119 Referee: Rodrigo Badilla (Costa Rica) |
United States
v Derby County
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
July 13 Exhibition game | United States ![]() | 2 – 1 | Derby County | Denver, Colorado |
Lewis ![]() Olsen ![]() | (Report) | Stadium: Mile High Stadium Attendance: 20,376 Referee: Ricardo Valenzuela (United States) |
New Zealand
v United States
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg/23px-Flag_of_New_Zealand.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
July 24 Confederations Cup Group Stage | New Zealand ![]() | 1 – 2 | United States ![]() | Guadalajara, Mexico |
Zoricich ![]() | (Report) | McBride ![]() Kirovski ![]() | Stadium: Estadio Jalisco Attendance: 60,000 Referee: Ubaldo Aquino (Paraguay) |
Brazil
v United States
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/05/Flag_of_Brazil.svg/22px-Flag_of_Brazil.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
July 28 Confederations Cup Group Stage | Brazil ![]() | 1 – 0 | United States ![]() | Guadalajara, Mexico |
Ronaldinho ![]() | Stadium: Estadio Jalisco Attendance: 54,000 Referee: Gilberto Alcalá (Mexico) |
United States
v Germany
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png)
July 30 Confederations Cup Group Stage | United States ![]() | 2 – 0 | Germany ![]() | Guadalajara, Mexico |
Olsen ![]() Moore ![]() | (Report) | Stadium: Estadio Jalisco Attendance: 53,000 Referee: Gilberto Alcalá (Mexico) |
Mexico
v United States
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
August 1 Confederations Cup Semifinal | Mexico ![]() | 1 – 0 (a.e.t.) | United States ![]() | Mexico City, Mexico |
Blanco ![]() | (Report) | Stadium: Estadio Azteca Attendance: 65,000 Referee: Kim Young-Joo (South Korea) |
United States
v Saudi Arabia
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg/23px-Flag_of_Saudi_Arabia.svg.png)
August 3 Confederations Cup Third Place Match | United States ![]() | 2 – 0 | Saudi Arabia ![]() | Guadalajara, Mexico |
21:00 UTC−05 | Bravo ![]() McBride ![]() | (Report) | Stadium: Estadio Jalisco Attendance: 35,000 Referee: Ubaldo Aquino (Paraguay) |
Jamaica
v United States
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Flag_of_Jamaica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Jamaica.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
September 8 International Friendly | Jamaica ![]() | 2 – 2 | United States ![]() | Kingston, Jamaica |
Davis ![]() Johnson ![]() | (Report) | Kreis ![]() Albright ![]() | Stadium: National Stadium Attendance: 20,000 Referee: Godfrey Bowen (Cayman Islands) |
Morocco
v United States
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2c/Flag_of_Morocco.svg/23px-Flag_of_Morocco.svg.png)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_United_States.svg.png)
November 17 International Friendly | Morocco ![]() | 2 – 1 | United States ![]() | Marrakech, Morocco |
19:00 UTC±0 | Bassir ![]() Hadji ![]() | (Report) | Wynalda ![]() | Stadium: Stade El Harti Attendance: 18.000 Referee: Gamal El Ghandour (Egypt) |
Goalscorers
Player | Goals |
---|---|
Ben Olsen | 3 |
Brian McBride | 3 |
Joe-Max Moore | 3 |
Jovan Kirovski | 2 |
Frankie Hejduk | 2 |
Eddie Lewis | 2 |
Tony Sanneh | 1 |
Claudio Reyna | 1 |
Paul Bravo | 1 |
Jason Kreis | 1 |
Chris Albright | 1 |
Eric Wynalda | 1 |
Major League Soccer
Standings
Eastern Conference | P | W | (sw) | (sl) | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
s – D.C. United | 32 | 23 | <6 | 3> | 9 | 65 | 43 | 22 | 57 |
x – Columbus Crew | 32 | 19 | <6 | 4> | 13 | 48 | 39 | 9 | 45 |
x – Tampa Bay Mutiny | 32 | 14 | <5 | 7> | 18 | 51 | 50 | 1 | 32 |
x – Miami Fusion | 32 | 13 | <5 | 4> | 19 | 42 | 59 | -17 | 29 |
New England Revolution | 32 | 12 | <5 | 7> | 20 | 38 | 53 | -15 | 26 |
MetroStars | 32 | 7 | <3 | 5> | 25 | 32 | 64 | -32 | 15 |
Western Conference | P | W | (sw) | (sl) | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
y – Los Angeles Galaxy | 32 | 20 | <3 | 4> | 12 | 49 | 29 | 20 | 54 |
x – Dallas Burn | 32 | 19 | <3 | 6> | 13 | 54 | 35 | 19 | 51 |
x – Chicago Fire | 32 | 18 | <3 | 5> | 14 | 51 | 36 | 15 | 48 |
x – Colorado Rapids | 32 | 20 | <6 | 3> | 12 | 38 | 39 | -1 | 48 |
San Jose Clash | 32 | 19 | <10 | 3> | 13 | 48 | 49 | -1 | 37 |
Kansas City Wizards | 32 | 8 | <2 | 6> | 24 | 33 | 53 | -20 | 20 |
- The top four teams in each conference make the playoffs.
Wins (W) are worth 3 points.
Shootout Wins (SW) are worth 1 point, and is considered a Win in the standings.
Shootout Loss (SL) are worth 0 points, and is considered a Loss in the standings.
Loss (L) are worth 0 points. - s = Supporters Shield winner
- y = Conference Leader
- x = Clinched playoff berth
Playoffs
Playoff bracket
Conference Semifinals | Conference Finals | MLS Cup '99 | ||||||||||||||||||
1 | D.C. United (AET), (3 – 2, S.O.)* | 2 | 1* | x | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Miami Fusion | 0 | 0 | x | ||||||||||||||||
1 | D.C. United | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||
Eastern Conference | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Columbus Crew | 1 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
2 | Columbus Crew | 2 | 2 | x | ||||||||||||||||
3 | Tampa Bay Mutiny | 0 | 0 | x | ||||||||||||||||
E | D.C. United | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
W | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3 | 2 | x | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Colorado Rapids | 0 | 0 | x | ||||||||||||||||
1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
Western Conference | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Dallas Burn | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
2 | Dallas Burn | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
3 | Chicago Fire | 1 | 4 | 2 |
- Best of Three series winner will advance.
MLS Cup
Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 – 2 | D.C. United |
---|---|---|
Moreno ![]() Olsen ![]() |
Attendance: 44,910
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
Bracket
Home teams listed on top of bracket
Final
Rochester Raging Rhinos | 2 – 0 | Colorado Rapids |
---|---|---|
Miller ![]() Allnutt ![]() |
American clubs in international competitions
Club | Competition | Final round |
---|---|---|
D.C. United | CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Third place |
Chicago Fire | CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Third place |
Los Angeles Galaxy | CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Qualifying round |
D.C. United
D.C. United v
Olimpia
![Honduras](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a6/Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Honduras_%281949%E2%80%932022%29.svg.png)
September 29 Champions' Cup Quarterfinal | D.C. United | 1 – 0 | ![]() | Paradise, Nevada |
Moreno ![]() | Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala) |
D.C. United v
Necaxa
![Mexico](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png)
October 1 Champions' Cup Semifinal | D.C. United | 1 – 3 | ![]() | Paradise, Nevada |
Talley ![]() | Alamguer ![]() Delgado ![]() Aguinaga ![]() | Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium |
Chicago Fire v D.C. United
October 3 Champions' Cup Third Place Match | Chicago Fire | 2 – 2 | D.C. United | Paradise, Nevada |
Razov ![]() Marsch ![]() | Wood ![]() Otero ![]() | Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium |
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire v
Joe Public
![Trinidad and Tobago](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/64/Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg/23px-Flag_of_Trinidad_and_Tobago.svg.png)
September 28 Champions' Cup Quarterfinal | Chicago Fire | 2 – 0 | ![]() | Paradise, Nevada |
Razov ![]() Kovalenk ![]() | Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium |
Chicago Fire v
Alajuelense
![Costa Rica](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg/23px-Flag_of_Costa_Rica.svg.png)
October 1 Champions' Cup Semifinal | Chicago Fire | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) (4 – 5 p) | ![]() | Paradise, Nevada |
Kosecki ![]() | Munoz ![]() | Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium | ||
Penalties | ||||
Podbrożny ![]() Kubík ![]() Dougherty ![]() Razov ![]() Gutiérrez ![]() | Siso ![]() Chinchilla ![]() Smith ![]() Arnáez ![]() Delgado ![]() |
Chicago Fire v D.C. United
October 3 Champions' Cup Third Place Match | Chicago Fire | 2 – 2 | D.C. United | Paradise, Nevada |
Razov ![]() Marsch ![]() | Wood ![]() Otero ![]() | Stadium: Sam Boyd Stadium |
Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy v
Necaxa
![Mexico](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fc/Flag_of_Mexico.svg/23px-Flag_of_Mexico.svg.png)
August 18 Champions' Cup qualifying round | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 – 1 (a.e.t.) (3 – 4 p) | ![]() | Pasadena, California |
Vanney ![]() | Oliva ![]() | Stadium: Rose Bowl |
References
- American competitions at RSSSF
- American national team matches at RSSSF
- CONCACAF Champions' Cup at RSSSF
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