With so many U.S. nationals playing abroad these days, it’s easy to forget that the process of earning respect and those opportunities has been a long road paved through decades. While players are now spread out across of a multitude of countries and leagues, a handful of clubs have shown a particular faith and affinity for the American professionals.
During the next week, we’ll take a look at clubs where U.S. players have made a particularly strong impact in numbers and performance through the years…
First up, English Premier League side Everton FC where eight U.S. Men’s National Team players have featured in some form and six combined for a total of 13 FIFA World Cup roster spots.
Long before Tim Howard graced Merseyside, a slew of Americans cycled through at Goodison Park.
Before he was eligible to represent the United States, Northern Ireland-born Brian Quinn got on the books from 1979-81, though he never appeared in a first team match. Having come to the U.S. to play with the LA Aztecs of the old NASL in 1981, Quinn went on to become a standout with the indoor San Diego Sockers, became a naturalized citizen and earned 48 caps for the USMNT between 1991-94.
