Eddie Pope Football News & Bio
Eddie Pope aims to put Soccer on solid groundLong before David Beckham skipped over the pond to cash in on his celebrity status with American interests, Eddie Pope was a young, slim defender...
Sun Jun 8, 2008
Leaving a lasting legacy When Eddie Pope hangs up his cleats this fall, he'll be leaving future American defenders with, well, very big shoes to fill. The celebrated North...
Fri Jul 6, 2007
Eddie Pope's 12th season will be his last, he says
As the sun sets on the glorious career of Eddie Pope, more and more it appears that Real Salt Lake's season also might slowly disappear...
Fri Jun 15, 2007
Pope, who played in 3 World Cups, says he's retiring
Eddie Pope is retiring from international soccer competition, ending a career in which he played in three World Cups and the 1996 Olympics for the...
Fri Aug 4, 2006
UNC alumnus passed up chance to play abroad to build soccer game at home
Eddie Pope looks with pride at the younger players surrounding him on the U.S. World Cup soccer team. Muscular defender Oguchi Onyewu, speedy forward Landon...
Mon Jun 12, 2006