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	Play Your Way
		Eskandarian received the DC United Coaches Award for 2004, which recognizes outstanding commitment to the team both on and off the field.
		Eskandarian is part of a remarkably talented soccer family, as father Andranik played for the Iranian national team and the New York Cosmos, and brother Ara played for Villanova.
		Eskandarian is also a spokesperson for ESPNs Play Your Way, ESPNs signature youth fitness initiative designed to encourage physical fitness among youth ages 7-12 by removing some of the barriers that prevent kids from participating in physical activities such as lack of motivation, accessible places to play and equipment.
	disney.go.com /playyourway/teammates2_eskandarian.html (308 words)

	MLS' Eskandarian returns with flourish - Boston.com
		Eskandarian entered early in the second half of Sunday's game against the New York Red Bulls and energized a team that was trailing 2-0.
		Eskandarian, the No. 1 overall draft pick from Virginia in 2003 and the MVP of the 2004 MLS Cup, was injured when his head was hit by Matt Reis' knee in a game against New England on June 18.
		Eskandarian left with a concussion, but he thought he would be sidelined only a few weeks.
	www.boston.com /sports/soccer/articles/2006/04/03/mls_eskandarian_returns_with_flourish (499 words)

	Alecko Eskandarian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Alecko Eskandarian (born July 9, 1982 in Montvale, New Jersey) is an ethnic Armenian professional soccer player in Major League Soccer, playing for Toronto FC.
		Eskandarian has played his first two MLS seasons for D.C. United, who drafted him first overall in the 2003 MLS Superdraft.
		On December 22, 2006, Eskandarian was traded from D.C. United to Toronto FC for a partial allocation.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alecko_Eskandarian (318 words)

	Virginia Men's Soccer Players Alecko Eskandarian, David Comfort, Kenny Arena and Jacob LeBlanc Selected in the 2003 ...
		UVa forward Alecko Eskandarian (Montvale, N.J/Bergen Catholic) was selected as the #1 pick overall in first round of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United.
		Eskandarian's 113 career points ranks him sixth all-time at UVa, his 50 career goals is fourth all-time at Virginia and his 15 career game-winning goals is the third most in a career ever for a Cavalier.
		Eskandarian was named the 2002 Virginia State Player of the Year and to the 2002 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) First Team and was also named the ACC Player of the Week on three occasions.
	www.theacc.com /sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/011703aab.html (1433 words)

	Alecko Eskandarian
		Eskandarian, whose father, ANDRANIK, played for the Cosmos in the North American Soccer League and internationally for Iran in the 1978 World Cup, has 21 goals this season.
		Eskandarian, a third-year forward, scored his team-leading 21st goal of the season when he scored his sixth game-winning goal of the year to lift Virginia to an important 1-0 victory over the Maryland Terrapins in an ACC contest on November 1st.
		His 21 goals this year is tied for the second most goals scored in a single season at Virginia, his 46 points this year is the fourth highest single season total ever at UVa and his six game-winning goals this year is tied for the sixth highest single season mark for a Cavalier.
	kcblazesoccerclub.com /Players/eskandarian.htm (363 words)

	The Cavalier Daily (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Forward Alecko Eskandarian has played collegiate soccer for only a week, and already he has proven himself to be one of the Cavaliers' most capable athletes.
		Alecko himself heard the accolades pour in during an outstanding high school senior season in which he scored 66 goals and had 15 assists in merely 25 games.
		Whether he approaches the record or not, Eskandarian's early performance on the pitch has indicated that he probably will be an integral part of the Cav offense for years to come.
	www.cavalierdaily.com /CVArticle_print.asp?ID=5163&pid606 (600 words)

	SoccerSam.Com
		DC United forward Alecko Eskandarian missed most of last season due to the effects of a concussion sustained when New England goalkeeper Matt Reis' knee landed upside Alecko's head early last season.
		Alecko proceeded to take a healthy swig of the popular energy drink, spat it out on the Meadowlands FieldTurf, shook his head, and then ran off to midfield for the kickoff.
		Eskandarian got his second of the match in the 59th minute and DC defender Facundo Erpen scored the Sierra Mist Goal of the Week when his 35 yard strike eluded Tony Meola into the upper side netting.
	www.soccersam.com /news/article.php?id=37 (733 words)

	Persian League
		Alecko Eskandarian, who won the Hermann Trophy as the nation's best male college player this year at the University of Virginia (the fifth Cavalier player to win the award) and then signed a five-year contract with M.L.S., is expected to be the top pick.
		In high school, Eskandarian scored a New Jersey state record 66 goals (in 25 games) his senior year at Bergen Catholic in Oradell, N.J. He was named the 2000 Gatorade National Player of the Year and player of the year in the state by the national coaches association.
		Eskandarian is in the pool of players vying for a spot on the under-23 American team that will play in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
	www.persianleague.com /news/morenews.cfm?news=940 (1108 words)

	BevNET.com - MLS Might Have a Beef With Ridicule of Red Bull
		Eskandarian, as Major League Soccer fans know, is the D.C. United striker whose timely goals led the team to its fourth MLS title in 2004.
		He is also the son of Andranik Eskandarian, one of the galaxy of stars who graced the Cosmos when they ruled the North American Soccer League roost 30 years ago.
		Eskandarian told Mitts that it had been teammate Santino Quaranta's idea all along and that he had been the one "dumb enough" to go along with it.
	www.bevnet.com /news/2006/04-25-2006-MLS_RedBulls.asp (603 words)

	ESPNsoccernet - MLS - Carlisle: On Alecko Eskandarian
		Eskandarian states that he hit rock bottom in September, when, in addition to his injury troubles, he was forced to cope with the death of his grandfather, Galoost.
		Eskandarian also promised himself he would be more of a leader, especially after watching United's first-round playoff meltdown at the hands of the Chicago Fire.
		Eskandarian finally was given permission to resume light training with the team in January, and the early stages of his return were encouraging.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /columns/story?id=368329&root=mls&cc=5901 (1208 words)

	Sports - Eskandarian Double Keeps Red Bulls Winless (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Eskandarian scored goals in the first and second to give United their third win of the season.
		Eskandarian took advantage of Wynne's deflection, and sent a low shot from the left side of the box into the right corner of the Red Bulls net to take the lead.
		Eskandarian found the back of the net for the second time of the day in the 59th minute.
	www.abc3340.com /news/stories/0406/321582.html (739 words)

	D.C. United burns Dallas - The Washington Times: Sports - September 12, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Jaime Moreno was at his playmaking best, Alecko Eskandarian returned to the lineup and finished emphatically and D.C. United won a soccer game for the first time in a month.
		Eskandarian, who missed United's past two games with a sprained ankle, showed why United made him the top overall pick in last year's MLS SuperDraft.
		Eskandarian put the game out of reach in the 82nd minute with his second goal.
	www.washtimes.com /sports/20040912-010835-8122r.htm (576 words)

	USector.ca - Toronto FC Supporters
		Alecko Eskandarian is a second generation soccer player.
		His father, Iranian international Andranik Eskandarian, was a defender for NASL powerhouse, the New York Cosmos.
		Eskandarian the younger was the first overall draft pick in the 2003 MLS Superdraft.
	www.embargo.ca /ultras/eskandarian.shtml (119 words)

	Like father, like son - Rising Star: Alecko Eskandarian Soccer Digest - Find Articles
		The first overall pick of the 2003 MLS draft, former Virginia star Eskandarian grew up just 20 miles from Giants Stadium while his father, Andranik, played for the New York Cosmos from 1979 through 1984.
		Eskandarian, who scored a single-season record 25 goals for the Cavaliers en route to the Hermann Trophy last year, is equally enthused about his pro career.
		Eskandarian may not play right away--Hudson is known for bringing young stars along slowly, as he did with Justin Mapp in 2002--but he will gain invaluable experience practicing and playing with Earnie Stewart.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCN/is_1_26/ai_98922377 (627 words)

	Hye Sharzhoom - Dec 04 - Soccer Star Alecko Eskandarian
		Eskandarian also left the game in the second half due to cramping, which prevented him from going for the hat trick.
		Eskandarian’s glorious performance was witnessed by 25,797 fans, among them, many Armenians, who waived their Armenian flags and hand-made posters of Alecko.
		Eskandarian was a number one draft pick out of the University of Virginia, where he was one the finest players in the University’s history.
	armenianstudies.csufresno.edu /hye_sharzhoom/vol26/dec04/soccer.html (326 words)

	United States National Soccer Players Association - Alecko Eskandarian (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Eskandarian was also selected as the 2000 Freshman of the Year by Soccer America.
		Eskandarian also was named to both the 2000 Virginia Soccer Classic All-Tournament Team and to the 2000 Maryland/Fila Invitational All-Tournament Team.
		Alecko's advice for young players: Before you become a good soccer player, you first need to become a good person. Also, you need to have fun every time you step on a field to play soccer and just enjoy the game rather than getting caught up in other things.
	www.ussoccerplayers.com /players/alecko_eskandarian (1376 words)

	GoPSUsports.com - Official Home of Penn State Athletics
		Virginia's Alecko Eskandarian continued his torrid scoring pace when he netted his sixth goal of the season in the 43rd minute, a shot just off the hands of Nittany Lion goalkeeper Ryan Sickman (Hudson, Ohio) off a feed from Sean Freeney to tie the contest at one.
		Eskandarian closed the Penn State lead to just one when he buried a penalty kick just past a diving Ryan Sickman into the right corner of the box to make it 3-2.
		The Cavaliers suffered a major blow in the 75th minute of the game when Eskandarian was issued his second yellow card of the contest for unsportsman-like conduct, which resulted in an ejection from the game.
	www.gopsusports.com /schedules/recap.cfm?gid=2688 (636 words)

	Shorthanded Fire battle United to 1-1 draw
		Eskandarian, who came on to start the second half as United head coach Peter Nowak tried to turn around the Fire's high pressure, scored the equalizer 16 minutes from the end to lengthen United's run to 14 games without a loss.
		Yet in the 74th minute, Eskandarian collected a pass from Christian Gomez at the top of the box, after a left-to-right movement across the top of the area.
		Eskandarian later came close with a long shot from distance, putting it over the bar, as did Adu in the 82nd minute, also just putting it over the frame.
	www.mysoccer.com /mls6/chi0722.php (1066 words)

	D.C. United: Roster: Player Bio
		In the season opener against New York, Eskandarian showed there were no ill effects from the post-concussion syndrome that kept him out for most of 2005, when he scored on a thunderous volley after entering the game only ten minutes earlier.
		Eskandarian was named the Virginia State Player of the Year, to the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) First Team and was also honored as the ACC Player of the Week on three occasions.
		Eskandarian was also selected by Soccer America as the Freshman of the Year and was a Third Team All-America selection.
	dcunited.mlsnet.com /players/bio.jsp?team=t103&player=eskandarian_a&playerId=esk059326&statType=current (837 words)

	Summer Snapshots: Men's Soccer :: Virginia forward Alecko Eskandarian describes his experience at the Under-20 World ...
		Charlottesville- After a three-week competition in Argentina, Soccer America's 2000 Freshman of the Year, Alecko Eskandarian (Montvale, N.J.) returned to the U.S. with a different perspective on soccer.
		In comparison to ACC and NCAA Tournament, Eskandarian acknowledged that the World Championships experience was on a higher level.
		Despite the remarkable experience, Eskandarian admitted that the Championship Games were both a mental and physical challenge.
	virginiasports.cstv.com /genrel/081401aaa.html (751 words)

	D.C.'s Eskandarian Says He'll Play Hurt if Needed (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Alecko Eskandarian continues to have knee problems, but with the MLS playoffs approaching and D.C. United in need of another scoring threat, the fourth-year striker said yesterday that he plans to make himself available regardless of the pain.
		Both he and club officials are hopeful it will not reach that point and that Eskandarian will be healthy enough to resume regular workouts this week and be available for Saturday's match against New England at RFK Stadium.
		Eskandarian is also known for his tireless pressure on opposing defenders with the ball deep in their own end.
	www.topix.net /content/wapo/1699973054045239728911137839061265141459 (722 words)

	LAST KICK » Blog Archive » Player to Watch: American Eskandarian makes papa proud
		The Eskandarian saga is a compelling and peculiarly ‘American’ tale, screaming of long, arduous journeys and the intermingling of cultures.
		Originally of Armenian origins, the Eskandarian clan was forced to flee Europe for Iran to escape the horror of early 20th century genocide.
		Andarik’s son Alecko was born in the ethnic hotbed of Montvale, New Jersey in July of 1982 and almost at once showed an aptitude for football.
	www.lastkick.com /?p=88 (1431 words)

	The Global Game \| Left Wing (Crossing soccer with life) » Armenian activist \| Eskandarian strikes blow against an ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		We learn that Eskandarian cherishes his Armenian roots, enough to take part in the annual April 24 protest at the Turkish Embassy in Washington.
		Eskandarian went to an Armenian school until eighth grade and attended an Armenian Christian church.
		Galoost Eskandarian, before he died, passed on such history during backgammon games with grandson Alecko, and the family plans a sort of pilgrimage to Armenia in the near future.
	www.theglobalgame.com /blog/?p=165 (252 words)

	Toronto FC trades Eskandarian
		Alecko Eskandarian (red) scored his only goal as a member of Toronto FC on Saturday.
		Eskandarian was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 draft by D.C. United, and he spent four years in Washington before he was traded to Toronto this past off-season.
		While Eskandarian was a fan favourite in Toronto, he managed only one goal through the club's first seven games of the season.
	www.cbc.ca /sports/soccer/story/2007/05/22/eskandarian-trade.html (701 words)

	TeachersCount > Social Marketing Campaign > Alecko Eskandarian and Gerald Goldee
		Alecko Eskandarian, forward for DC United of Major League Soccer, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the 2004 MLS Cup.
		While an injury put a damper on his 2005 season, Alecko saw great success in 2004 when he received the D.C. United Coach’s Award, was twice named Player of the Week, and was honored for having scored four Sierra Mist Goals of the Week.
		Alecko was the first overall pick of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.
	www.teacherscount.org /campaign/goldee-eskandarian.shtml (480 words)

	ksl.com - RSL Trades Jeff Cunningham to Toronto
		The 24-year-old Eskandarian has tallied 21 goals and notched seven assists in his 87 appearances (53 starts) across five seasons of MLS play, the first four of which were spent in the nation's capital with D.C. United.
		Eskandarian played a huge role in helping D.C. United to its fourth MLS Cup crown during its title run in 2004, scoring four goals and adding one assist in postseason play.
		Eskandarian would also garner the MLS Cup 2004 Most Valuable Player award for his two-goal performance that led the "Black-and-Red" to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Wizards at The Home Depot Center.
	www.ksl.com /?nid=294&sid=1258805 (584 words)

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