MetroFanatic.com: the oldest and largest fan and media site for the MetroStars/Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer

And then there are the subjects of today's Obscure Metro Files, two players whose stint with Metro was just a blip on their career radar. Long before the dictatorship of Jurgen Klinsmann, Thomas Dooley was the original German American, playing for …

Jan 3, 2025 · Lothar Matthaus is the oldest player in Metro history, having played his last game at the age of 39 years, 198 days. He is also the oldest player in Metro history, having been born on March 21, 1961, or 53 days before Thomas Dooley.

Dec 12, 2000 · Thomas Dooley held his head high yesterday when he announced his retirement from competitive soccer at age 39. ''It's time for something new,'' Dooley, a defender for the Metro- Stars,...

Jan 28, 2000 · Dooley, who was a member of the United States World Cup teams in 1994 and 1998, will join the MetroStars on Tuesday for the start of training camp in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Mar 15, 2000 · Former Columbus Crew captain Thomas Dooley will anchor the defense with Mark Semioli.

Oct 12, 2024 · While he put out feels for former Colombian international and Bayern Munich striker Adolfo Valencia, Zambrano was scouring the MLS waiver wire and found one intriguing name — U.S. international defender Thomas Dooley, who …

Oct 3, 2024 · He was selected as one of the league's best elevens in consecutive seasons in 1997 and 1998, and was selected as the best midfielder again in 2000. In 2000, he was traded to Metro Stars, where he helped former German star Lothar Matheus adapt and served as his midfield partner. He ended his playing career after the 2001 season.

This list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for the New York Red Bulls (formerly known as the MetroStars) since the team's first Major League Soccer season in 1996.

In 2000, Thomas was traded to the MetroStars for Mike Duhaney, partially to help support Lothar Matthäus ' adjustment to the United States. Dooley played one year for the Metros before retiring from playing soccer.