Brian McBride vs Claudio Reyna
United States against United States. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Brian McBride
United States · 1998–2009 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in United States
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- Columbus Crew, Fulham, Chicago Fire
Fulham renamed the sports bar at Craven Cottage McBride's in June 2009, more than a year after he left, which tells you how the ground felt about a striker who headed everything that came into the box. He was the first American to score at two World Cups, once against Iran in 1998 and twice in 2002, won the 2002 Gold Cup as its best player and top scorer, and sits in the MLS All-Time Best XI. Career record: 95 caps and 30 goals for United States; club career at Columbus Crew, Fulham, Chicago Fire.
Claudio Reyna
United States · 2000–02 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in United States
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- VfL Wolfsburg, Rangers, Manchester City
Eight minutes into the Jeonju round of 16 against Mexico on 17 June 2002, he carried the ball down the right, cut it back across the six-yard box and left Brian McBride the finish that started Dos a Cero. He was named to the 2002 World Cup All-Star team, the first American chosen, won the Scottish league and cup double with Rangers in 2000, and captained the United States across four World Cups and 112 caps. Career record: 112 caps and 8 goals for United States; club career at VfL Wolfsburg, Rangers, Manchester City.
The verdict
The almanac puts Claudio Reyna ahead by 2 rating points, 86 against 84.
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