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Tony Meola Biography
Tony Meola is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 21, 1969 in Belleville, New Jersey, United States. Former American goalkeeper who played in two World Cups and professionally in the MLS from 1996-2006, most notably for the Kansas City Wizards for five seasons.
He played alongside defender Alexi Lalas on the MetroStars.
Meola was born in Belleville, New Jersey. He grew up in Kearny. He played boys’ soccer for Kearny High School. He learned his love for the game from his father, Vincenzo, who played for Italian second division club Avellino before immigrating to the U.S. Meola was All-State both as a goalkeeper (1985) and a forward (1986). He had a part in 41 clean sheets and scored 42 goals during his high school career.
Meola made his U.S. national team debut on June 10, 1988, against Ecuador. Meola’s second cap came in a June 4, 1989 victory over Peru in the Marlboro Cup which won the U.S. the cup. The team took the trophy to the Scots-American Club in Kearny, New Jersey. After the party, Meola drove back to the team’s hotel, dropped the trophy at the front desk and drove home. As he remembers it, “A week later Doug Newman called me up and asked where the cup was. I told him I’d left it at for him at the hotel. . . . I’m sure they got it back. Back then there weren’t too many cups in U.S. Soccer.”
He grew up in Belleville, New Jersey.
| Name | Tony Meola |
| First Name | Tony |
| Last Name | Meola |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Birthday | February 21 |
| Birth Year | 1969 |
| Place of Birth | Belleville |
| Home Town | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Colleen Meola |
| Children(s) | Aidan Meola, Jonathan Joseph Meola |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Meola attended the University of Virginia on a soccer/baseball athletic scholarship. While at Virginia, he played under coach Bruce Arena. By the time he was playing for the Cavaliers, he had already begun to make a name for himself on the international scene. In October 1987, he backstopped the U.S. U-20 national team at the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship. He earned first team All American honors both his freshman and sophomore years. He also won the Hermann Trophy as a freshman in 1988 and the MAC Award as a sophomore in 1989. On December 15, 1989 he announced that he was leaving U.Va. to pursue a career with the U.S. national team.
Tony Meola Net Worth
Tony Meola is one of the richest Soccer Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Meola's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played college soccer at the University of Virginia.
He was named the MLS goalkeeper of the year in 2000 with Kansas City.
Antonio Michael “Tony” Meola (/m i ˈ oʊ l ə / ; Italian: [ˈmɛːola] ; born February 21, 1969) is an American retired soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. He represented the United States national team at the 1990, 1994, and 2002 World Cups. From 1996 to 2006, he played in Major League Soccer, the U.S. top soccer division, where he obtained multiple honors. Meola is currently a radio host on SiriusXM FC.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Soccer Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Meola remained the keeper of choice for the U.S. national team from 1990 through the 1994 FIFA World Cup. At that tournament, his play and ponytail made him a recognizable face around the country. After the U.S. loss to Brazil in the second round of the World Cup, Meola informed the U.S. coach Bora Milutinović that he intended to pursue a professional American football career as a placekicker. Milutinović never called Meola back to the U.S. team and it was not until January 1999 that Meola again played for the U.S. By that time, Kasey Keller and Brad Friedel were competing for the starting goalkeeper spot on the team and Meola never regained the first team place he had enjoyed in the early 1990s. However, he continued to play for the U.S. and earned his 100th cap in 2006. He was the third-choice goalkeeper at the 2002 FIFA World Cup behind Brad Friedel and Kasey Keller.
Later in the summer, the national team went on a tour of Italy, playing several Serie A teams. At the time, David Vanole was the U.S. starter, but he and Meola had traded goalkeeper duties over the previous month as Vanole fought USSF on a contract dispute and attempted to get his burgeoning weight under control. U.S. coach Bob Gansler intended to start Meola against A.S. Roma, but Meola was injured in a freak accident when a ball struck his head during practice. Vanole started in his place, but let in three weak goals in a 4-3 U.S. victory. Gansler benched Vanole, who never again played for the U.S., and turned to Meola as his starting keeper. Meola went on to play the remaining U.S. qualifying games for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, including the famous 1-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago which clinched a spot in the finals for the U.S. He then played every minute in goal for the U.S. in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Tony Meola height 6 ft 1 in Tony weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Meola also lettered for the U.Va. Cavaliers baseball team his freshman year of 1988 as a third baseman.
A soccer video game for the SNES with Meola’s name, Tony Meola’s Sidekicks Soccer (also known as Super Copa and Ramos Rui no World Wide Soccer), was released in 1993.
Who is Tony Meola Dating?
According to our records, Tony Meola married to Colleen Meola . As of December 1, 2023, Tony Meola’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Tony Meola. You may help us to build the dating records for Tony Meola!Meola had signed with the U.S. Soccer Federation before the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Following the cup, Meola signed on loan with English club Brighton & Hove Albion where he played eleven games; only two were league games. He gained his first start when he replaced the injured Perry Digweed and promptly won man of the match honors. On September 14, 1990, Meola was transferred to Watford before moving back to the U.S., which he did when he was unable to renew his work permit due to his inability to gain first team time with Watford.
Top Facts about Tony Meola
- Tony Meola is a retired American soccer player.
- He was born on February 21, 1969 in Belleville, New Jersey.
- Meola played as a goalkeeper for the US national team.
- He made his international debut in 1988 and retired in 2006.
- Meola played for several clubs including the MetroStars and Kansas City Wizards.
- He won the MLS Cup with Kansas City Wizards in 2000.
- Meola was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year three times (1997, 1999, and 2000).
- He also won the U.S Open Cup twice (1996 and 2000).
- Meola was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2012.
- He currently works as a television analyst for soccer broadcasts.
Facts & Trivia
Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tony Meola celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.
Meola’s non-soccer ventures include trying out as a placekicker with NFL’s New York Jets in July 1994, appearing Off-Broadway in Tony and Tina’s Wedding in 1995, and running his own mortgage firm.
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