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Alexi Lalas
2006 Inductee
Defender
D
Home States
Michigan
Defender whose on-field success and red-bearded appearance made him the most recognizable face of American soccer in the 1990s. Lalas played for the United States in events that included the 1992 Olympics, the 1993 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the 1994 World Cup, the 1995 Copa America and the 1996 Olympics. He played two seasons for Padova in the Italian first division before returning home to finish his career with seven Major League Soccer seasons, winning an MLS title in 2002 with the LA Galaxy. Inducted in 2006.