Hahnemann, SPU Alum, Called Up to U.S. Soccer Team
June 2, 2003

SEATTLE (June 2) -- Marcus Hahnemann, a three-time All-America goalkeeper at Seattle Pacific University and now with Reading FC of the English first division, has been named to the 23-man United States Men's National Team roster for the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, later this month in France.

Hahnemann, a 1994 graduate of SPU and Seattle native, received his first call-up to the national team in nine years, having earned three caps in 1993. His strong play in the nets helped Reading reach the promotion playoffs this past season. He has played for Fulham and Reading in England for the past five seasons. Earlier, Hahnemann was with the Seattle Sounders (1994-96) of the A-League and Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids (1997-98).

Hahnemann, 30, is the Falcons' only three-time All-America selection. He led SPU to the 1993 NCAA Division II Championship and was later chosen the school's athlete of the year. He attended Bellevue's Newport High School.

The American squad, which also includes keepers Tim Howard of the MLS MetroStars and Joe Cannon of France's RC Lens, has begun training in Washington, D.C. Team USA hosts New Zealand Sunday in Richmond, Va., and departs June 11 for its home base in Lyon.

The U.S. opens the Confederations Cup against two World Cup semifinalists, facing Turkey June 19 in St. Etienne and then taking on Brazil June 21 in Lyon. The U.S. concludes group play against Cameroon June 23 in Lyon. The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals June 26. The third-place match is scheduled for June 28, and the final takes place June 29 in Paris.