2004 - MetroStars v SJ Earthquakes

2004.07.10 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

On goals by John Wolyniec and Amado Guevara, the MetroStars ended a 3-game losing streak, defating the San Jose earthquake 2-0.

Wolyniec's goal came  off a perfect through-ball from Craig Ziadi, for Wolyniec's 4th goal of the season.  Guevara scored on a penalty kick in the second half stoppage time...

Michael Bradley

MetroStars (MLS 2004-2005)

Heerenveen (Eredivisie 2006-2008)

Borussia (Bundesliga 2008-2011)

Aston Villa (Premier League 2011)

Chievo Verona (Serie A 2011)

United States National Team (2006- )

2010 FIFA World Cup

NJYSA - Metrostars

Issued around 2003 by the New Jersey Youth Soccer Association, this 8-card set features New Jersey born players who have worn the MetroStars jersey...

The cards measure 6x4 with a full photo of the player on the front and a small portrait on the back...

The players name appears next to the NJYSA logo along with position, height, weight, date of birth and hometown..

The back of the card repeats the stats from the front along with a small player bio...

The first card of the series features the NJYSA logo, the back provides the following information:

New Jersey Youth Soccer is the National State Association that represents youth soccer in the State of New Jersey. NJYSA has over 165,000 players and 30,000 coaches and administrators affiliated with the organization....as well as listing the various NJYSA Leagues throughout the state...

Checklist:

1. NJYSA

2. Tony Meola

3. Tab Ramos

4. Richie Williams

5. Jeff Moore

6. Billy Walsh

7. Eddie Gaven

8. Tim Howard

2004 - Nabisco MLS Fruit Snacks

Kevin Hartman #19

 Eddie Gaven #11

Eddie Gaven #12

Edson Buddle #13

Freddy Adu #14

updated 2020.03 improved graphics

2004 - Nabisco MLS Fruit Snacks

Front of box displaying MLS player cards

2004, Nabisco in sponsorship with MLS offered player cards in boxes of Fruit Snacks. Each box contained one card, while the back of the box provided player tips from Eddie Gaven, Freddie Adu and Damani Ralph...Although we do not have the complete set, there are 22 cards in the set, with some players having multiple cards, like Damani Ralph with at least 3...

The back of the cards are printed in blue providing player statistics and fun facts...Look inside Nabisco MLS Fruit Snacks for more player cards. 22 in all. Collect `em! Read `em! Trade `em!

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The set is difficult to complete, as boxes were hard to find in grocery stores...

The complete checklist

1. Carlos Ruiz - LA Galaxy

2. Carlos Ruiz - LA Galaxy

3. Carlos Ruiz - LA Galaxy

4. Chris Armas - Chicago Fire

5. Chris Klein - KC Wizards

6. Corey Gibbs - Dallas Burn

7. Damani Ralph - Chicago Fire

8. Damani Ralph - Chicago Fire

9. Damani Ralph - Chicago Fire

10. Eddie Gaven - MetroStars

11. Eddie Gaven - MetroStars

12. Eddie Gaven - MetroStars

13. Edson Buddle - Columbus Crew

14. Freddy Adu - DC United

15. Freddy Adu - DC United

16. Freddy Adu - DC United

17. Jaime Moreno - DC United

18. Jonny Walker - MetroStars

19. Kevin Hartman - LA Galaxy

20. Landon Donovan - San Jose Earthquakes

21. Taylor Twellman - New England Revolution

22. Pablo Mastroeni - Colorado Rapids