Tony Meola

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tony Meola
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 21, 1969(1969-02-21)
Age	55
Birthplace	Belleville
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Pisces

Tony Meola Biography

Tony Meola is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 21, 1969 in Belleville, New Jersey, United States. Former American goalkeeper who played in two World Cups and professionally in the MLS from 1996-2006, most notably for the Kansas City Wizards for five seasons.

He played alongside defender Alexi Lalas on the MetroStars.

Meola was born in Belleville, New Jersey. He grew up in Kearny. He played boys’ soccer for Kearny High School. He learned his love for the game from his father, Vincenzo, who played for Italian second division club Avellino before immigrating to the U.S. Meola was All-State both as a goalkeeper (1985) and a forward (1986). He had a part in 41 clean sheets and scored 42 goals during his high school career.

Meola made his U.S. national team debut on June 10, 1988, against Ecuador. Meola’s second cap came in a June 4, 1989 victory over Peru in the Marlboro Cup which won the U.S. the cup. The team took the trophy to the Scots-American Club in Kearny, New Jersey. After the party, Meola drove back to the team’s hotel, dropped the trophy at the front desk and drove home. As he remembers it, “A week later Doug Newman called me up and asked where the cup was. I told him I’d left it at for him at the hotel. . . . I’m sure they got it back. Back then there weren’t too many cups in U.S. Soccer.”

He grew up in Belleville, New Jersey.

Tony Meola Net Worth

Tony Meola is one of the richest Soccer Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Meola 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college soccer at the University of Virginia.

He was named the MLS goalkeeper of the year in 2000 with Kansas City.

Antonio Michael “Tony” Meola (/m i ˈ oʊ l ə / ; Italian: [ˈmɛːola] ; born February 21, 1969) is an American retired soccer player who played as a goalkeeper. He represented the United States national team at the 1990, 1994, and 2002 World Cups. From 1996 to 2006, he played in Major League Soccer, the U.S. top soccer division, where he obtained multiple honors. Meola is currently a radio host on SiriusXM FC.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tony Meola Dating?

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Meola had signed with the U.S. Soccer Federation before the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Following the cup, Meola signed on loan with English club Brighton & Hove Albion where he played eleven games; only two were league games. He gained his first start when he replaced the injured Perry Digweed and promptly won man of the match honors. On September 14, 1990, Meola was transferred to Watford before moving back to the U.S., which he did when he was unable to renew his work permit due to his inability to gain first team time with Watford.

Facts & Trivia

Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tony Meola celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

Meola’s non-soccer ventures include trying out as a placekicker with NFL’s New York Jets in July 1994, appearing Off-Broadway in Tony and Tina’s Wedding in 1995, and running his own mortgage firm.

Top Facts about Tony Meola

1. Tony Meola is a retired American soccer player.
2. He was born on February 21, 1969 in Belleville, New Jersey.
3. Meola played as a goalkeeper for the US national team.
4. He made his international debut in 1988 and retired in 2006.
5. Meola played for several clubs including the MetroStars and Kansas City Wizards.
6. He won the MLS Cup with Kansas City Wizards in 2000.
7. Meola was named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year three times (1997, 1999, and 2000).
8. He also won the U.S Open Cup twice (1996 and 2000).
9. Meola was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2012.
10. He currently works as a television analyst for soccer broadcasts.