USA

Jonathan Spector Premier Cup: Sockers FC 1999

Spector played in the Premier Cup World Finals in Barcelona. He transferred to Manchester United and was awarded Academy Player of the Year by the Club. After gaining experience on loan to Charlton Athletic, Spector transferred to West Ham United and has recently signed a new contract.

He represented his country at U-20 and made his full international debut against Jamaica in 2004. Injury denied him a place at the 2006 World Cup squad but in 2007 was recalled for the USA team that beat Mexico 2-1 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final in Chicago. Unfortunately, injury also prevented him joining the USA in Beijing.

Tony Beltran Premier Cup: Arsenal US, 2002

Beltran joined Real Salt Lake (MLS) after completing his junior year at UCLA, where he spent two seasons and picked up 2007 Pac-10 Conference First-Team honors after transferring from St. John’s University.

Although he has played as a defender and as a central and flank midfielder, Beltran is expected to come in on the right side of the Utah club’s backline. Known for his durability and tireless work ethic, the young Californian has been a regular with the U.S. National Team youth system in recent years, most notably participating in all five matches in the 2008 FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2008.

Bobby Wood Premier Cup: Irvine Strikers, 2007

Wood is currently playing for 1860 Munich after spending his formative years with the Irvine Strikers in the USA. Bobby is also a member of the U-17 national team.

Gersen Mayen Premier Cup: Arsenal US, 2004

Mayen played for Arsenal of Southern California before signing a full contract with Chivas USA, having impressed whilst spending a season with their Developmental Side.

Mike Magee Premier Cup: Sockers FC, 1999

Magee was part of the team to take Chicago’s Sockers FC to the World Finals in Barcelona. After spending the early part of his career with NY RedBulls, Magee is now playing with LA Galaxy. He represented his country regularly at U-20 and U-23 and has also been capped for the full US National Team.

Marvell Wynne Premier Cup: San Diego SURF, 2001

The son of former Major League Baseball player, Wynne moved from the SURF to UCLA and currently spearheads the defense of Toronto FC in the MLS. Wynne has represented his country and is expected to feature strongly in the US World Cup campaign over the coming months.

Ellis McLoughlin Premier Cup: Crossfire Premier, 2005

Part of the Crossfire team to reach the World Finals in Hong Kong, McLoughlin joined the US U-17 Residency Program and spent a season at the University of Washington before moving on to Hertha Berlin in Germany. He is currently a regular in the Reserves.

Lee Ngyuen Premier Cup: Dallas Texans 2001

Ngyuen now plays for HAGL, Vietnam.

Alan Ponce Premier Cup: Arsenal US, 2002

Ponce is now with Tigres, Mexico.