MLS D.C. United

Marco Antonio Etcheverry retained by D.C. United

Published on March 1, 2007 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (March 1, 2007) - D.C. United announced today that the club has retained former United midfielder Marco Antonio Etcheverry to serve as Special Consultant to the President. In his new role, the legendary playmaker will serve in a number of capacities, ranging from scouting activities, serving as a liaison to Latin American countries and working as an ambassador for D.C. United domestically and internationally. Etcheverry will also work closely with D.C. United Director of Youth Development John Maessner in providing training and technical support for United's youth teams and academy programs.

"Marco is arguably the greatest player to ever grace Major League Soccer," said United President and CEO Kevin Payne. "He led us to unprecedented success and international respect. We are excited to continue this relationship, as Marco's passion and knowledge will be of great assistance to our on-going initiatives on and off of the field."

A seven-time MLS All-Star, Etcheverry is one of the most accomplished players in League history. Etcheverry's cultured left foot carried the Black-and-Red to MLS Cup titles in 1996, 1997, and 1999, earning individual accolades as Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player in 1998 and MLS Cup MVP honors in 1996. The talented midfielder earned MVP honors for the 2002 Pepsi All-Star Game played at RFK Stadium. He was named to the League's Best XI squad four consecutive seasons from 1996-1999. In 2005, Etcheverry was named to the League's All-Time Best XI and currently stands fourth in MLS's all-time assist rankings (101).

Etcheverry remains D.C. United's all-time leader in assists (101) and game-winning assists (25). He ranks second all-time in games played (191), games started (180), minutes played (16,305), shots (319), shots on goal (156) and game-winning goals (11). Etcheverry announced his retirement as a player on January 22, 2004, having finished his eighth MLS campaign with six goals and seven assists in 2003. One of his goals served as a game-winner, while four others helped D.C. to earn draws. Etcheverry appeared in 25 games for the Black-and-Red that season, including 21 as a starter.

A graduate of the world famous Tahuichi Academy in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Etcheverry has made 72 international appearances and scored 13 goals for the Bolivian national team. He played in one match for his country in the 1994 World Cup, appearing in Bolivia's opening match against Germany.

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