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	Octavio Zambrano (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		'''Octavio Zambrano''' (born February 3, 1958 in Guayaquil, Ecuador) is a soccer coach, one of the all-time winnigest coaches in Major League Soccer history.
		Zambrano moved to the United States from his native Ecuador in 1980 to attend Chapman University and later played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
		Zambrano re-surfaced as the head coach of the MetroStars in 2000, replacing the woeful Bora Milutinovic.
	octavio-zambrano.peernet.sk.cob-web.org:8888 (189 words)

	MetroStars Name Octavio Zambrano New Head Coach.- by La Cancha World Cup 2002 & Super Soccer Mall (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The MetroStars of Major League Soccer have selected Octavio Zambrano as the club's new head coach, it was announced today by vice president and general manager Charlie Stillitano.
		Zambrano, 41, was most recently coach at Los Angeles Galaxy, where he compiled a league record of 39-18 record between 1997 and 1999.
		In 1992 Zambrano performed dual roles, acting as assistant coach for the Los Angeles Salsa (APSL) and serving as head coach of the USISL Los Angeles Cobras, where he was later selected Western Division Coach of the Year in 1994.
	www.lacancha.com /mn_112999.html (399 words)

	CNNSI.com - Soccer - US - MetroStars fire Zambrano as head coach - Tuesday October 08, 2002 02:01 PM
		SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- Octavio Zambrano was fired as the coach of the New York-New Jersey MetroStars on Tuesday, less than a month after the MLS team struggled down the stretch and missed the playoffs.
		Zambrano also created some headlines in the final week of the season by saying the U.S. World Cup forward Clint Mathis needed to see a sports psychologist because of his troublesome behavior on the field.
		The MetroStars captured their first MLS Eastern Division title in 2000, and Zambrano led the MetroStars into the first round of the playoffs in 2001 before the team failed to qualify for the postseason in 2002 with an 11-15-2 mark.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/us/news/2002/10/08/metros_coach (463 words)

	ESPN.com - SOCCER - Zambrano fired as MetroStars coach
		SECAUCUS, N.J. -- Octavio Zambrano was fired as the coach of the MetroStars on Tuesday, less than a month after the MLS team struggled down the stretch and missed the playoffs.
		Zambrano criticized his defense during the late slump and in the final week of the season he said U.S. World Cup forward Clint Mathis needed to see a sports psychologist because of troublesome behavior on the field.
		Zambrano will continue in his role as the team's managing director of player development.
	espn.go.com /soccer/news/2002/1008/1443005.html (584 words)

	CNN/SI - Soccer - MetroStars hire Octavio Zambrano as coach - Monday November 29, 1999 07:31 PM
		SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- Octavio Zambrano, whose firing early this season ignited a run that carried the Los Angeles Galaxy to an MLS Cup berth, was hired to coach the New York-New Jersey MetroStars on Monday.
		Zambrano, 41, replaces Bora Milutinovic, who resigned shortly after the MetroStars finished the season with a 7-25 record, the worst in the team's four-year history.
		In 1992, Zambrano performed duel roles, acting as assistant coach for the Los Angeles Salsa (APSL) and serving as head coach of the USISL Los Angeles Cobras, where he was later selected Western Division Coach of the Year in 1994.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/news/1999/11/29/metros_zambrano_ap (618 words)

	MLS: Zambrano is MetroStars head coach, Revolution hands reins to Clavijo.
		Octavio Zambrano, who was fired in midseason by a slumping Los Angeles Galaxy, only to see the team turn around and advance to MLS Cup '99, and Fernando Clavijo, who in 1999 was an assistant coach of the worst team in league history, the MetroStars, were named to fill openings elsewhere today.
		Zambrano is now head coach of the MetroStars and Clavijo, who resigned recently as interim head coach of that New Jersey side, was appointed to run the New England Revolution.
		Zambrano, 41, compiled a league record of 39-18 (.684) record between 1997 and 1999 in Los Angeles, does hold the highest winning percentage for an MLS coach despite presiding over the fading Galaxy, which was 11-10 when he was let go.
	www.soccertimes.com /mls/1999/nov29.htm (958 words)

	MetroStars hire Octavio Zambrano as coach
		SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- Octavio Zambrano, whose firing this season ignited a run that carried the Los Angeles Galaxy to a berth in the MLS Cup, was hired to coach the New York-New Jersey MetroStars on Monday.
		Zambrano replaces Bora Milutinovic, who resigned shortly after the MetroStars finished the season with a 7-25 record, the worst in the team's four-year history.
		Zambrano was fired this season after Los Angeles won two of its first five games, both in shootouts.
	www.canoe.ca /SoccerMLS/nov29_met.html (342 words)

	Zambrano Relieved of Head Coaching Duties - by La Cancha-News On World Cup 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Zambrano will continue in his role as the team's Managing Director of Player Development, and will also serve the team in a variety of consulting roles in areas of scouting and youth development.
		In his three seasons as head coach of the MetroStars, Zambrano guided the team to a record of 41-37-8 (.523), the most wins by a head coach in the team's history.
		Under Zambrano, the MetroStars captured their first MLS Eastern Division title in 2000, and he led the team into the first round of the playoffs in 2001 before the team failed to qualify for the postseason in 2002 with an 11-15-2 mark.
	www.lacancha.com /mn_100902.html (263 words)

	ESPN.com - SOCCER - Coach: Behavior is holding him back
		Mathis and Zambrano discussed the situation Monday, two days after the U.S. national team forward was ejected in the 30th minute of the MetroStars 2-1 loss to DC United.
		Zambrano said his concern about Mathis, who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated prior to the World Cup, dates almost five years, from a time when he coached the Los Angeles Galaxy.
		Zambrano said he has seen sports psychologists help players focus, turning a good athlete into a great one.
	espn.go.com /soccer/news/2002/0917/1433136.html (474 words)

	Obscure Metro Files: Martin and Fausto Klinger - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer
		But that didn't stop Zambrano from giving him a lot of time in 2001 (12 total games in all competitions, three starts) and keeping him on the roster in 2002.
		And on June 30th, in a game famous for Billy Walsh (almost traded to Chicago that same week) scoring into both the Fire and Metro nets, a game his brother Martin started and played the full 90, history was made in the 76th minute, as Fausto made his one and only Metro appearance.
		Zambrano attempted to bring back Fausto in 2002, as he once again joined the Metros for preseason.
	www.metrofanatic.com /story.jsp?ID=2658 (472 words)

	MLSNET: News
		Zambrano became the second coach in team history succeeding Lothar Osiander on June 10, 1997, after being hired as an assistant on December 8, 1996.
		The 41-year old Zambrano finished with an overall record of 39-18 (.684), including two postseason appearances in 1997 and 1998 (2-4).
		"We are greatful to Octavio for his contributions to the team and the community over the last three and a half years," said Leiweke.
	www.mlsnet.com /content/99/la0422coach.html (577 words)

	Frambach gets his kicks with MetroStars
		Imagine his reaction when the MetroStars' coach, Octavio Zambrano, invited him to practice with the team for six days.
		Zambrano asked Frambach to work out with the team during the two players' absence.
		Frambach got his shot after playing in a pickup game with Zambrano in late May. He started his internship with the team in the middle of that month.
	www.recordonline.com /archive/2000/08/03/soccerr.htm (410 words)

	Turd of the Week (#40)
		Bayern Name Zambrano Coach: In a constantly evolving rivalry, one sure to soon exceed Fenerbahce-Galatasaray, Ajax-Feyenoord, and even Rangers-Celtic, Bayern Munich once again beat MetroStars to the punch, inking deposed LA Galaxy coach Octavio Zambrano to a new contract just hours after Zambrano signed with MetroStars.
		Zambrano, who has encouraged attacking soccer throughout his career, despaired within minutes of shaking GM Charlie Stillinajob's hand, upon discovering that the MetroStars biggest threat, was also it's biggest player -- 440 pound, former WWF superstar, Eduardo 'El Tankit' Hurtado.
		Zambrano was last seen in Groucho Marx disguise boarding a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt.
	prestonm.com /brewcity/totw/totw1999/totw991204.html (2080 words)

	SoccerAmerica.com: Zambrano to Mathis: Seek help (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Zambrano seemed calm but disheartened Saturday night when he heard that Mathis said he unintentionally stepped on the back of D.C. United's Jose Alegria in the 30th minute -- a move that earned him a red card and led to the MetroStars'; 2-1 loss in Washington.
		Zambrano later clarified those statements saying, ''what Clint is in need of is someone that would help him focus.
		Zambrano said Mathis was fortunate not to get ejected from the MetroStars'; previous game, a 1-0 loss at home to D.C. United.
	www.socceramerica.com /article.asp?Art_ID=562132233 (628 words)

	Soccer News, Reports, Interviews
		Zambrano enjoyed the first outing, and said he expects even more of his three attackers this season.
		That form may take even longer, as Mathis is leaving Sunday for a World Cup friendly in Germany, and is expected to win an all-expenses-paid trip to South Korea with the national team in May and June.
		Zambrano will look to Tab Ramos and Marcel Balboa to fill the Mathis gap.
	kpny.com /soccer/Metrostars032502.htm (396 words)

	Sky's the limit for Redlands teen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Los Angeles coach Octavio Zambrano said Donovan, a midfielder with ball-control skills beyond his years, could play for the Galaxy this season, which starts in March, if he signs a contract with Major League Soccer.
		This fuss over a high school player is justified, Zambrano said.
		I think Landon is that type of special player." Zambrano said Donovan does not have to go to Europe to develop his game.
	www.press-enterprise.com /newsarchive/1999/02/11/918713401.html (679 words)

	From Around Here, Coach? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Octavio Zambrano (34-14-9) finds himself with his second MLS franchise, the MetroStars, this year.
		OZ may also be the first Metros coach since Eddie Firmani to not use the position as a waiting room between national team jobs.
		Osiander, Rongen, and Zambrano have shown their commitment to The Experiment They Said Wouldn’t Work by coming back to a league that had fired them rather than seek out the fatter contract elsewhere.
	www.3rddegree.net /archives/2000/00_com/math/coach.htm (823 words)

	ESPN.com - SOCCER - MetroStars: 2001 Outlook
		After finishing with the second-worst record in the league in 1999, the Metros went 17-12-3 last season and advanced to the MLS Cup Semifinals.
		Clint Mathis is a key figure for coach Octavio Zambrano.
		Head coach Octavio Zambrano and general manager Nick Sakiewicz continued to tinker with the roster after the season, adding a pair of skillful midfielders.
	sports.espn.go.com /soccer/s/2001/0327/1163030.html (396 words)

	MLSNET: MLS News
		A winner of two MLS Cup titles, the 46-year-old Arena's 61 wins (including playoffs) are the most in the league's three-year history.
		Zambrano, whose Galaxy squad leads the Western Conference with a league-best 15-2 mark (43 pts.), took over the Galaxy head coaching reins midway through the 1997 season.
		He is the second Los Angeles coach to oversee an MLS All-Star team, as former Galaxy head coach Lothar Osiander, currently the head coach of U.S. Pro-40 Select, was the head coach of the 1996 MLS Western Conference All-Star team.
	www.mlsnet.com /content/98/week0707.html (1349 words)

	village voice > news > Alleged Soccer Team Thrives In Swamp by Mark Winopol (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		"The chemistry on this team is great," says Octavio Zambrano, the Metros' sixth coach in their five-year existence, outside the dressing room.
		The latest flare-up involving Matthäus came last month, when he and Zambrano got in a pissing match in the German papers.
		Zambrano had taken issue with Matthäus's public disdain for the performance of Comas and some other Metros.
	www.villagevoice.com /news/0031,winopol,16904,3.html (1183 words)

	American Soccer News - Dan Loney
		Lothar Osiander was bushwhacked partly for blowing the 1996 MLS Cup, partly for starting the 1997 with an encrapulatory 3-9 record.
		Schmid took the Galaxy job in the first place when Octavio Zambrano was jettisoned after winning none of the first five games in 1999, a move at least as controversial as Schmid's eventual firing, seeing as how in 1998 the Galaxy were idyllic until playoff time.
		Unless Sampson is fired at halftime of the Real Salt Lake game this Saturday, he can do no worse than tie the record of quickest ouster – held by, as we have seen, Octavio Zambrano.
	www.americansoccernews.net /columnists/loney/060427loney.shtml (1750 words)

	SoccerAmerica.com: WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Former MLS coach Octavio Zambrano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Octavio Zambrano, who compiled one of the highest winning percentages in MLS history (.587) while at the helm of Los Angeles (1997-99) and the MetroStars (2000-02), is the new head coach of Moldova First Division club FC Tiligul.
		Zambrano, an Ecuador native who immigrated to the USA to play college ball, was a successful youth coach in Southern California before becoming assistant coach of the Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS's inaugural 1996 season.
		FC Tiligul was in ninth place of the 10-team league when Zambrano took over.
	www.socceramerica.com /article.asp?Art_ID=562137607 (193 words)

	MetroStars (1996-Present)
		Following the season, Milutinovic would be fired and replaced by Octavio Zambrano.
		2001:In Zambrano's second season as coach, the MetroStars would suffer a major loss as Clint Mathis suffered an ACL tear while practicing for the US National Team, missing the remainder of the season.
		Following then season, Octavio Zambrano was relieved of his coaching duties.
	www.sportsecyclopedia.com /mls/metros/metrostars.html (889 words)

	MLS notes: Zambrano not a gracious loser.
		(Wednesday, June 3, 1998) -- Los Angeles Galaxy coach Octavio Zambrano did not take kindly to a second straight loss to expansion Chicago Fire 2-1 in a shootout in the Rose Bowl.
		Zambrano said after the first loss 3-1 in Chicago that the Galaxy didn't know much about the Fire, making pre-game preparation difficult.
		If Los Angeles isn't more creative against counter-attacking, defensive-oriented teams, it may have problems in the playoffs, where few teams are expected to try to slug it out against a team that has the firepower possessed by the Galaxy with the likes of Cobi Jones, Welton, Mauricio Cienfuegos.
	www.soccertimes.com /mls/1998/jun03.htm (912 words)

	Colorado Rapids. The official site of the Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Team. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		When his team unable to put the game away against their shorthanded opponent, MetroStars Head Coach Octavio Zambrano attempted to insert U.S. World Cup Team striker Clint Mathis into the game as the match reached the hour mark.
		The MetroStars (5-6-2, 17pts) were denied in their bid to become the first team in MLS to post a three-game winning streak this season, in the process also losing a chance to overtake the Columbus Crew for first place in the Eastern Conference.
		Zambrano and company return to action on Saturday as they travel up I-95 to face Eastern Conference rival New England at CMGI Field in a game nationally televised on ESPN2 (4:00 p.m.
	www.coloradorapids.com /news/newsdetails.asp?ID=71 (555 words)

	Next Stop Wonderland? Soccer Digest - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Because they had the worst record of any of the 12 teams through the past 32 games at that point, the MetroStars had the first pick.
		Octavio Zambrano, Mathis' former coach with the Galaxy, didn't think twice about picking him.
		Mathis was such a force for the MetroStars that U.S. coach Bruce Arena recalled him to the national team for two World Cup qualifiers, but then Mathis was left off the roster for the Barbados match because his level of play dropped so suddenly in several MLS matches.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCN/is_4_23/ai_66276442 (815 words)

	Los Angeles Galaxy (1996-Present)
		Starting the season losing 7 of their first 8, the club fired Osiander and replaced him with assistant Octavio Zambrano.
		Under Zambrano, the Galaxy would put together a strong run and qualify for the playoffs with an even.500 record of 16-16.
		Like two years earlier, the Galaxy would struggle out of the gate, and would even be in last place by the end of May. At that time, the Galaxy fired Octavio Zambrano, and would name UCLA's Sigi Schmid coach to turn their season around.
	www.sportsecyclopedia.com /mls/losangeles/galaxy.html (2223 words)

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