Jaime Moreno
Moreno celebrating his final goal before retirement
Personal information
Full name Jaime Moreno Morales
Date of birth (1974-01-19) 19 January 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
Tahuichi Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991–1994 Blooming 57 (14)
1994 Independiente Santa Fe 5 (0)
1994–1996 Middlesbrough 20 (1)
1996–2002 D.C. United 150 (69)
1997–1998 → Middlesbrough (loan) 5 (1)
2003–2004 MetroStars 11 (2)
2004–2010 D.C. United 179 (62)
Total 427 (149)
International career
1991–2008 Bolivia 75 (9)
Managerial career
2011–2013 D.C. United U-23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Jaime Moreno Morales (born 19 January 1974) is a Bolivian former professional footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.[1]

Moreno began his career at Club Blooming and then played for Colombia's Independiente Santa Fe before spending two seasons at the English club Middlesbrough. The rest of his career was spent at D.C. United apart from one season at the New York MetroStars in 2003, and he was the all-time leading scorer in Major League Soccer at the time of his retirement in 2010. On 22 August 2007, in a match against the New York Red Bulls, he scored his 109th MLS goal, surpassing the previous league record set by former Dallas Burn and Real Salt Lake forward Jason Kreis. On 17 April 2009, Moreno became the first MLS player ever to reach the mark of 100 goals and 100 assists when he assisted on a Ben Olsen stoppage time goal.

From 1991 to 2008, Moreno played 75 matches for the Bolivia national team, scoring eight goals. He represented the nation in five Copa América tournaments and the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Moreno was born in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. He began his career attending the prestigious Tahuichi Academy and playing for Blooming from 1991 to 1994. He signed with the Colombian side Independiente Santa Fe in 1994, but made only five league appearances for the team.

In 1994 Moreno signed with Middlesbrough, and the following season he became the first Bolivian to play in the English Premiership.[2] Moreno started in Middlesbrough's official opening of their new Riverside Stadium in a friendly against Italian side Sampdoria. He spent two years there, mostly coming off the bench. In total he made 20 league appearances for Boro, but only scored one league goal against Barnsley,[3] also scoring another goal against A.C. Cesena in the Anglo-Italian Cup.[4]

In 1996, in the middle of the Major League Soccer season, he was signed by the league and allocated to D.C. United, and helped lead them to the MLS Cup. He was one of the league's best players in 1997, when he led the league in goals (16), was named to the MLS Best XI and won another MLS Cup for his side (he would add a third Cup and another Best XI in 1999). After the 1997 season, he spent a few games on loan back to Middlesbrough, scoring once against Stoke City.[5]

1998 was Moreno's best season, as he scored 16 goals and added 11 assists, only losing the MLS MVP Award to teammate and fellow Bolivian Marco Etcheverry. He continued to play well amid constant concerns about his weight, but injuries began to take toll in 2001. He missed a large chunk of the 2002 season, and a conflict with head coach Ray Hudson led to Moreno being traded to the MetroStars after that season.

Moreno with D.C. United in 2008

Moreno missed most of his one season with the Metrostars, but did score two goals, one against United. He was shipped back to United before the 2004 season and, undertaking a strict training regimen to avoid injuries, regained much of his old form. He was a finalist for MLS MVP, was named to the league's Best XI for the second time, and led D.C. to their fourth MLS Cup. He was named to another Best XI in 2005. He was named to the MLS All-Time Best XI after the 2005 season.

In 2007, he scored his 108th goal on a penalty kick against Toronto FC on 19 May, tying him with Jason Kreis as the all-time leading scorer in MLS. Moreno and Steve Ralston are the only players to have played in each of the first 15 MLS seasons. On 12 August 2010, Jaime Moreno and D.C. United announced that the 2010 season would be his last year with the club. His last game was at home against Toronto FC on 23 October 2010, where he scored on a penalty kick.

After the 2010 MLS season D.C. United declined Moreno's contract option and he elected to participate in the 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft. When he was not selected, Moreno retired as a player and was hired as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United on 4 March 2011.[6]

International career

Moreno was a regular on the Bolivia national team for most of the 1990s and played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1997 Copa América, but had been ignored for six years until recalled in 2007 for a friendly with Ireland. He played in the 2007 Copa América, where he scored his eighth international goal in the 39th minute of Bolivia's opening game against the host nation of Venezuela. He also scored in the 24th minute against Peru, though it was not enough for Bolivia to advance from the group stage.[7][8]

Moreno announced his retirement from international football in October 2008,[9] after 75 appearances and nine goals scored for his country. He played in 23 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and at the 1999 Confederations Cup.[10]

Managerial career

D.C. United announced on 1 March 2011 that Moreno had been named the club's Youth Academy Technical Training Coach.[11]

On 5 May 2011; six months after his retirement, Moreno was hired by his former club, D.C. United, to coach their U-23 side.[12] The team represents the highest tier in United's Academy, and will begin playing in the Premier Development League, the fourth division in American soccer in 2012.

Post-playing career

On 14 September 2013, Moreno was inducted into the D.C. United Hall of Tradition at halftime of a match against the Los Angeles Galaxy at RFK Stadium.[13]

On 2 October 2021, Moreno was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.[14]

Personal life

Moreno and his wife, Louise, reside in Loudoun County, Virginia, with their five children. Moreno's oldest son, James, 15, has been invited to train with Premier League club West Ham as of 20 October 2010.[15]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Middlesbrough 1994–95 First Division 14 1 14 1
1995–96[16] Premier League 7 0 0 0 0 0 – 7 0
Total 21 1 21 1
D.C. United 1996 Major League Soccer 9 3 0 0 4 1 0 0 13 4
1997 20 16 5 3 25 19
Total 29 19 9 4 38 23
Middlesbrough (loan) 1997–98[17] First Division 5 1 2 0 0 0 – 7 1
D.C. United 1998 Major League Soccer 31 16 6 1 37 17
1999 25 10 6 5 31 15
2000 25 12 0 0 25 12
2001 24 9 0 0 0 0 24 9
2002 16 3 0 0 0 0 16 3
Total 121 50 12 6 133 56
MetroStars 2003 Major League Soccer 11 2 0 0 11 2
D.C. United 2004 Major League Soccer 27 7 4 2 0 0 31 9
2005 29 16 1 0 2 0 4 1 36 17
2006 32 11 2 1 3 0 0 0 37 12
2007 21 7 0 0 2 0 4 1 27 8
2008 25 10 3 0 0 0 2 0 30 10
2009 24 9 3 1 0 0 5 2 32 12
2010 21 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 24 3
Total 179 62 12 3 11 2 15 4 217 71
Career total 365 135
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Open Cup
  2. ^ Includes League Cup

International

Scores and results list Bolivia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Moreno goal.
List of international goals scored by Jaime Moreno[18]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 27 May 1993 Cochabamba, Bolivia  Paraguay 2–0 Copa Paz del Chaco
2 2 February 1994 Miami, United States  United States 1–1 Joe Robbie Cup
3 12 June 1996 Washington, D.C., United States  United States 2–0 U.S. Cup
4 10 November 1996 La Paz, Bolivia  Colombia 2–2 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
5 12 January 1997 La Paz, Bolivia  Ecuador 2–0 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
6 25 June 1997 La Paz, Bolivia  Mexico 3–1 1997 Copa América
7 28 June 2000 San Cristóbal, Venezuela  Venezuela 2–4 2002 World Cup Qualifying
8 26 June 2007 San Cristóbal, Venezuela  Venezuela 2–2 2007 Copa América
9 3 July 2007 Mérida, Venezuela  Peru 2–2 2007 Copa América

Honors

D.C. United

Middlesbrough

Individual

References

  1. ^ "U-23 Team: Quick Facts". D.C. United. Archived from the original on 9 August 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  2. ^ Boehm, Charles (23 January 2010). "Goal champ Moreno cherishes family". MLSsoccer.com.com. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Match History – 1994/95". Ayresomepark.co.uk. 14 March 1995. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  4. ^ "Match History – 1994/95". Ayresomepark.co.uk. 15 November 1994. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  5. ^ Hodgson, Guy (1 February 1998). "Middlesbrough's Moreno comes in from the cold". The Independent. London. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
  6. ^ "D.C. United legend Jaime Moreno joins Youth Academy and Summer Camp Programs | D.C. United". Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  7. ^ Goff, Steven (13 June 2007). "Moreno Recalled by Bolivia for Copa America". The Washington Post. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  8. ^ Goff, Steven (30 May 2007). "There's No Stopping D.C. United's Moreno". The Washington Post. Retrieved 12 June 2007.
  9. ^ "Quintanilla, Romero score in El Salvador's 2–0 win". USA Today. 22 October 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2008.
  10. ^ Jaime Moreno – FIFA competition record (archived)
  11. ^ "D.C. United legend Jaime Moreno joins Youth Academy and Summer Camp Programs". D.C. United official website. 4 March 2011. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  12. ^ Chamberlain, Samuel (5 May 2011). "D.C. United Legend Jaime Moreno To Coach Club's New U-23 Team". SB Nation: Washington, D.C. DC.SBnation.com. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
  13. ^ "MLS legend Jaime Moreno inducted into DC United's Hall of Tradition at halftime of LA Galaxy match | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on 20 September 2013.
  14. ^ "Jaime Moreno, Kevin Payne among 2021 National Soccer Hall of Fame class | MLSSoccer.com".
  15. ^ Goff, Steven (20 October 2010). "Wednesday kickaround: D.C. United, Jaime Moreno, MLS, Americans abroad, Carlos Bocanegra injury, WPS, Maryland Terrapins". The Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
  16. ^ "Games played by Jaime Moreno in 1995/1996". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  17. ^ "Games played by Jaime Moreno in 1997/1998". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
  18. ^ Jaime Moreno at National-Football-Teams.com
  19. ^ All-Star Game flashback, 1997 at MLSsoccer.com
  20. ^ "1998 MLS All-Star Game". MLSsoccer.com. 2 August 1998. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  21. ^ "1999 MLS All-Star Game". MLSsoccer.com. 17 July 1999. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  22. ^ "2000 MLS All-Star Game". MLSsoccer.com. 29 July 2000. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  23. ^ Rosano, Nick (11 September 2017). "MLS' 50-50 club set to welcome its 19th member". mlssoccer. Retrieved 12 August 2023.

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