The Great Pele
US vs Mexico - Mexico City 1975
1 v 1 w/ Legendary Mexican striker Hugo Sanchez (Real Madrid)
The Great Pele
2002 American University Men's Soccer Team
Two-time All-Patriot League First Team member Kris Kuykendall
KURT KUYKENDALL
SOCCER HONORS:
* Captain American University
* All American Goalkeeper
* USA Olympic, Pan American and Mens National Teams
* 1st Round draft choice NASL Washington Diplomats-2 years
* Contract purchased by N.Y. Cosmos-played 2 years.
* Signed one week before Pele came out of retirement
* Pele's teammate-2 years
* Played in full stadiums worldwide on N.Y. Cosmos Tours and Exhibitions
KRIS KUYKENDALL
Soccer honors:
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Youth-
* Virginia State Team
* Region 1 Regional Team
* U-17 National Pool
* Played in Holland for Dutch team TOP Oss-1 1/2 yrs
College-
* 4 yr starter in central midfield for D-1 American Univerisity
* Captain American Univerisity-2 yrs
* 1st team all Patriot Lg-2 yrs
* 2 NCAA Tournament appearances
* Sweet sixteen NCAA Tournament- team ranked #11 in nation
SHAWN KUYKENDALL
Soccer Honors:
Youth-
* U-16 National Team
* ODP Regional Team
* ODP State Team
* U-17 National Champion - Braddock Road Warhawks
* Washington Area Midfielder of the Year (2)
* Winner of 6 club State Championships
ollege-
* 2004 Patriot League Player of the Year
*5th All Time in Total Points at American University
* 2nd All Time in Total Assists
* Member of only class in AU history to be in 3 NCAA tournaments
* All Region 3 Times
Professionally-
* Drafted in the 4th round Supplemental Draft by DC United
* Traded to NY Red Bulls in 2006.