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  Earnie Stewart - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Earnie Stewart (born March 28, 1969 in Veghel, Netherlands) is an American soccer player who was a regular midfielder for the U.S. national team from 1990s until his retirement in 2005.
Stewart, the son of African American soldier Earnie Stewart and his Dutch wife Annemien Stewart, grew up in the Netherlands, and began his professional career in that country in 1988 with VVV.
Stewart became the eighth U.S. man to make his 100th international appearance in a 2004 World Cup qualifier against Grenada.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Earnie_Stewart   (472 words)

  
 SOCCER NOTE
*Earnie Stewart wins Honda Player of the Year award* ---------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- Earnie Stewart, who led the United States soccer team with five goals during its successful 2002 World Cup qualifying campaign, was named the 2001 Honda Player of the Year on Wednesday.
Stewart scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Colombia to help the Americans advance past a World Cup opening round for the first time since 1950.
Along with the trophy, Stewart was given a Honda Accord EX in the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
www.canoe.ca /StatsSOW/BC-SOW-LGNS-USASTEWART-R.html   (409 words)

  
 Earnie Stewart retiring from soccer - Boston.com - Soccer - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
American midfielder Earnie Stewart is retiring from professional soccer and will become technical director of VVV Venlo, the Dutch club said Monday.
Stewart, 36, began his career at Venlo in 1989 and played 66 games there before spending more than a decade with other clubs in the Dutch league.
Stewart announced his departure from D.C. United in December, saying he wanted to finish his career in the Netherlands, where he spent part of his childhood.
www.boston.com /sports/soccer/articles/2005/05/23/earnie_stewart_retiring_from_soccer   (227 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Soccer - US - D.C. acquires U.S. World Cup veteran Stewart - Wednesday January 15, 2003 07:01 PM
Stewart has spent the last seven seasons with NAC Breda, but the club was unable to re-sign the dual Dutch/U.S. citizen to a contract after suffering financial difficulties in 2002.
Stewart then proved himself in the Dutch Honor Division after signing with NAC Breda in 1996, where he would score 46 goals, including his 100th as a professional, and help the club to a league championship in the 1999-2000 season.
Stewart is the U.S. all-time leader in minutes played in the World Cup with 695 and is one of only five players in the history of the national team to play in three World Cups.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/us/news/2003/01/15/dc_stewart   (788 words)

  
 D.C. United - Roster - Player Bio
Stewart's first campaign in Breda was an impressive one, as the Honor Division rookie totaled nine goals in 28 appearances for NAC.
Stewart had a breakthrough season in the 1989-1990, when he scored 12 goals in 35 contests.
The dependable Stewart played every minute of the U.S. MNT's ten CONCACAF region qualifying contests during the year, and was named captain of the squad by head coach Bruce Arena for half of those matches.
dcunited.mlsnet.com /MLS/players/bio.jsp?team=dcu&player=stewart_e&playerId=ste701428   (975 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Soccer - US - Soccer America: The importance of being Earnie - Saturday October 20, 2001 07:54 AM
Stewart's daily dedication has allowed him to have his best years with the national team now, when at age 32, some might be expecting him to fade.
Stewart and his wife, Yvonne, recently purchased a multi-acre, grassy farm in the Netherlands where they operate a kennel for cats and dogs whose owners are on vacation.
Stewart said before the Honduras game that he tends not to sleep well after he's had a bad performance or missed opportunities, but that he has a new outlook about on-field disappointment since losing his teammate at NAC Breda, Ferry Van Vliet, to a car accident at the end of last season.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/us/news/2001/10/20/stewart_feature   (1520 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet.com - Americans Abroad - Earnie Stewart returns to Venlo
Earnie Stewart is set to re-join the first professional club he played for, after agreeing in principle to a year and-a-half contract with Dutch side Venlose Voetbal Vereniging (VVV-Venlo).
Stewart is unlikely to return to the national team stage, but it is not out of the realm of possibility that the veteran may be called back in if needed.
Stewart is expected to retire after his current deal is done in order to move into a coaching role for Venlo.
soccernet.espn.go.com /headlinenews?id=319443&cc=5901   (339 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - At end of World Cup life, Stewart set for U.S. run   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Stewart will be called again to represent the USA in what will be his third and surely last World Cup on May 31-June 30 in South Korea and Japan.
Stewart played every minute in the final round of qualifying and served as captain in five of the 10 games, when midfielder Claudio Reyna was absent because of suspension or injury.
Stewart was born in Uden, about an hour's drive east of the midsized town of Breda (population 126,000).
www.usatoday.com /sports/soccer/national/2002-05-08-cover-stewart.htm   (1498 words)

  
 Honduras upsets US in 3-2 win -- #603
Earnie Stewart opened the scoring, in the seventh minute of the first half, with a wonderful left volley off a Steve Cherundolo cross.
Earnie Stewart's penalty kick shot was saved by Honduran goalkeeper Noel Valladares and the half came to a close.
Earnie Stewart was able to cut the gap to 3-2 as he chipped the ball over Valladares.
www.virtual-soccer.com /metro01/metro603.html   (718 words)

  
 Utility Man Stewart Finds Himself in an Awkward Position (washingtonpost.com)
When Earnie Stewart joined D.C. United last winter, club officials became excited about the prospects of him solving their scoring affliction and bringing a European touch to a club that had lost its way.
Stewart, who played 14 years in the Netherlands and competed in three World Cups for the U.S. national team, had just one goal and two assists in 21 regular season appearances and was quiet in the first playoff match.
Stewart, 34, began the season as a forward alongside teenager Santino Quaranta, but because of his scoring troubles and the team's unsettled lineup, he soon found himself on the flank or in central midfield.
www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=A5638-2003Nov5¬Found=true   (717 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet.com World Cup 2002: United States: Earnie Stewart
Stewart played a crucial role as the U.S. qualifed for its fourth consecutive World Cup finals as he led the team with five goals in the final round of qualifying and only missed one game, the game against Trinidad and Tobago after the Americans had already secured their ticket to Asia.
The son of a former American serviceman and a Dutch mother, Stewart was born in the Netherlands, but lived in the U.S. for five years as a child.
On the night of his 32nd birthday, Stewart produced one of his finest-ever performances for the U.S. as he took over the central midfield role for the injured Reyna and led the Americans to a 2-1 win away to Honduras, scoring one goal and setting up the second.
worldcup.espnsoccernet.com /player?id=19137&lang=en   (522 words)

  
 After 26 years away, Stewart returns to finish career with MLS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Earnie Stewart gets a lot of credit for the surging popularity of U.S. soccer over the past dozen years.
Stewart has had the advantage of watching the growth of American soccer from afar while still taking part in it.
Stewart lived on a farmhouse and ran a kennel in the Netherlands, but here he is settling for the standard Northern Virginia suburban life with his wife and two young children.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2003/04/09/sports1624EDT0417.DTL&type=printable   (720 words)

  
 USA OPENS NIKE U.S. CUP WITH 4-0 TROUNCING OF SOUTH AFRICA - by La Cancha World Cup 2002
Earnie Stewart sealed the near-perfect afternoon, giving the United States its first four-goal victory since the opening game of the 1995 U.S. Cup when the USA defeated Mexico, 4-0.
Stewart's goal, a missile into the upper-right corner in the 68th minute, was again set up by Jones, who volleyed McBride's acrobatic flick to Stewart.
Stewart, making his first appearance since for the National Team since August 1, 1999 against Mexico, took one controlling touch before effectively ending the game with his seventh USA goal.
www.lacancha.com /news_0603b00.html   (687 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet.com - MLS - D.C. draws strength from Stewart   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
On the field, Stewart is as vocal as they come, as it seems his jaws are always flapping, whether it's in training or during a match.
Stewart would not confirm whether or not he would do this as the timing would not be right until after MLS Cup is over, but he did say that he would continue playing next season without a doubt.
Either way, the image of Earnie Stewart holding up the Alan I. Rothenberg trophy in triumph is something U.S. soccer fans would certainly cherish in a "Ray Bourque winning a Stanley Cup/John Elway winning a Super Bowl" type of way after watching him score goal after goal for the national team for several years.
soccernet.espn.go.com /feature?id=316074&cc=5901   (1799 words)

  
 A moment with ... Earnie Stewart, U.S. national team soccer player   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
EARNIE STEWART, who has enjoyed an illustrious 13-year career with the United States National Team.
Stewart, a midfielder, is the USA's all-time leader in World Cup qualifying appearances (27) and is tied for the most World Cup appearances (11) with friend and longtime roommate Cobi Jones.
Best known for his goal against Colombia that propelled the U.S. into the second round of the 1994 World Cup, Stewart is gearing up for tomorrow's friendly against Venezuela at Seahawks Stadium.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /othersports/114720_meet28.shtml   (351 words)

  
 U.S. Suffer 3-2 Home Defeat to Honduras in World Cup Qualifier - by La Cancha-News On World Cup 2002
Earnie Stewart, the United States Men’s National Team suffered a 3-2 defeat to visiting Honduras before a charged crowd of 54,282 in the nation’s capital, ending the USA’s 19-match home unbeaten run in qualifying play.
Earnie Stewart’s low driven effort seemed destined for the right corner, but Valladares had guessed correctly and parried the shot wide, preserving even terms heading into the break.
Earnie Stewart stood poised just inside the top of the area and sent a spinning drive that caromed off the underside of the crossbar and fell inches behind the goal line, the referee’s assistant immediately signaling for a goal.
www.lacancha.com /news_090101.html   (793 words)

  
 Profile: Earnie Stewart
Regis, Friedel, Stewart, Reyna are among U.S. standouts overseas.
Stewart is hero, scoring in first minute allowing NAC Breda to surprise rival Feyenoord 1-0.
NAC Breda was 13-3-0 during the first half of the season with Stewart in the line-up...
www.soccertimes.com /usteams/roster/men/stewart.htm   (747 words)

  
 Stewart joins the club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Stewart has played in the rarefied air of Mexico’s Azteca Stadium, the steamy jungles of Guatemala and the verdant plains of the Caribbean.
Case in point, Stewart made an impact on Sunday’s game settling a pass for DaMarcus Beasley for what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the 77th minute.
Stewart knew that if he played well in Major League Soccer for DC United that Arena had plans to bring him back to the team for his experience and leadership.
www.ussoccerplayers.com /players/435981.html   (935 words)

  
 Soccer365   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Born in 1969 Earnie Stewart has been a pro since he was seventeen and his impressive career has included appearances in three World Cups.
Stewart: (shrugs) The field was hard and it was hot out there so it was tough.
Stewart: All the World Cup ones I suppose, but a special one is the Portugal one from my first cap and also the hundredth one.
www.soccer365.com /_365_Interviews/page_123_79419.shtml   (732 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Stewart to play in MLS for United or Burn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Stewart said he had been offered a choice of clubs but hasn't made a decision.
Stewart played in the last three World Cups for the United States, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 victory over Colombia in 1994.
Stewart is a U.S. citizen, with a Dutch mother and American father.
sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1487927&type=news   (281 words)

  
 Stewart key man in United's bid - The Washington Times: Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
I'd come to talk to D.C. United forward Earnie Stewart, one player who can make a big difference as United goes into its last two games needing one win or tie to reach postseason play for the first time in four years.
Stewart as usual, was running all over the field despite his 34-year-old legs.
United needs Stewart more than ever right now, so this is not the time for the speedy striker to pick up an injury.
washingtontimes.com /sports/20031017-113527-6884r.htm   (732 words)

  
 Earnie Stewart will return to Holland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Stewart, 35, began his career at Venlo in 1989 and played 66 games with the club before spending more than a decade with other clubs in the Dutch League.
Stewart, whose signing was announced Thursday, has 17 goals in 101 appearances with the U.S. national team.
Stewart announced his departure from D.C. United last month, saying he wanted to finish his career in the Netherlands, where he spent part of his childhood.
www.ussoccerplayers.com /latest_soccer_news/458957.html   (212 words)

  
 La Barra Brava   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Earnie Stewart has been a favorite of US fans long before United was a gleam in Kevin Payne's eye.
Earnie has also been a great friend to the Barra during his stay here.
Earnie, La Barra is solidly behind you and the team but we can't always make the road trips.
www.barra-brava.com /news/article.asp?id=128   (781 words)

  
 Futbol de Primera: Press Releases
LOS ANGELES (December 12, 2001) - Earnie Stewart, the U.S. national team's leading scorer in 2001, has been selected as the 2001 Honda Player of the Year in a vote by the American sports media.
Stewart, 32, received the most prestigious honor in U.S. professional soccer this afternoon in person during a gala luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
Stewart arrived in Los Angeles with his wife Yvonne after training with his team on Monday and returned to the Netherlands immediately after the festivities concluded in order to play in a game against Fortuna Sittard on Friday.
www.laradiodelmundial.com /hpy-20011212.htm   (591 words)

  
 MLSnet.com -- The Official Site of Major League Soccer
Leading the charge for United will be experienced midfielder / forward Earnie Stewart, who with one goal and two assists in 16 matches, has not been the goal-scoring machine some may have expected the U.S. National Team veteran to be in his first year in MLS.
Anybody who can't see that Stewart is and will continue to be a huge part of D.C United's success just doesn't know what they are talking about.
Earnie Stewart is one of the only veterans out there that make guys like me still believe that the younger players in MLS are learning the right way to play this game on a daily basis.
www.mlsnet.com /content/03/datastore/90min0923wynalda.html   (1394 words)

  
 U.S. ROLLS PAST BARBADOS, 7-0, - by La Cancha-News On World Cup 2002 "World's Leading Soccer Magazine!"
Earnie Stewart accepted McBride's pass on the left flank and spotted Moore alone in the penalty area.
Tab Ramos and Stewart scored a pair of goals two minutes apart for the American's fifth and sixth goals.
Earnie Stewart scored his third goal of the year, and added his third and fourth assists, both career highs.
www.lacancha.com /wc2002_081700.html   (934 words)

  
 MLSnet.com -- The Official Site of Major League Soccer
Stewart, 33, will make his Major League Soccer debut for the Black-and-Red in 2003 after playing professionally in Holland for the past 14 seasons.
Stewart has spent the last seven seasons of his professional career with NAC Breda of the Dutch Honor Division, but the club was unable to re-sign the dual Dutch/U.S. citizen to a contract after suffering through financial difficulties in 2002.
Stewart is the U.S.A.’s all-time leader in minutes played in the World Cup Finals, with 695, and is one of only five players in the history of the National Team to play in three Finals.
www.mlsnet.com /content/03/datastore/dc0115stewart.html   (666 words)

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