Former US Soccer Federation secretary general Hank Steinbrecher dies at age 77

Former US Soccer Federation secretary general Hank Steinbrecher dies at age 77

Hank Steinbrecher, who helped revive the U.S. Soccer Federation during a decade in charge as its women's team became the world's dominant power, died Tuesday at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He was 77.The USSF said Steinbrecher had degenerative heart disease.Steinbrecher was hired as secretary general and executive director in November 1990, four months after the U.S. finished 23rd among 24 nations in its first World Cup appearance in 40 years. S…

Remembering Hank Steinbrecher: The Man Who Helped Build American Soccer - SoccerToday

From World Cups to MLS, Steinbrecher’s Legacy Transformed the U.S. Soccer Landscape Hank Steinbrecher, one of the most influential architects of modern American soccer, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at his home in Tucson, Arizona. He was 77. A towering figure in U.S. Soccer history, Steinbrecher served as Secretary General of the U.S.

The former Portuguese international represented the national team 44 times and scored eight goals for the Quinas team.

Hank Steinbrecher passes away at the age of 77

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