Werner Roth played for the New York Cosmos, he also represented the United States men's national soccer team for three years. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.Born in Yugoslavia, Roth immigrated to the United States at age eight.
One of the few Americans on a star-studded New York Cosmos side (i.e. Pelé, Franz Beckenbauer), Roth played with the club seven years, and helped it to the Soccer Bowl title in 1977.
Roth appeared 15 times for US national team, in the 1970s.
Roth played German soccer team captain Baumann in the 1981 movie Victory (titled Escape to Victory in Europe), which also featured former Cosmos teammate Pelé, as well as Sylvester Stallone.
He was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1989.
1979 Topps North American Soccer League Stickers featured 33 stickers with team logos. The backs of the cards featured puzzle pieces that when put together provided 2 posters. the green border was completed by 9 cards and showed NY Cosmo Werner Roth holding the 1978 Championship trophy. the yellow border poster was completed by 12 cards and featured players from the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Tony Whelan of the Ft Lauderdale Strikers, and NY Cosmos Dennis Tueart.
Additionally several cards also featured How-to play pointers...
