National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Induction: Dr. Joe Machnik
1,250 views · Published 14 February 2018 · 17:38 · Indexed 23 September 2026
Channel: U.S. Soccer · 2018 · Sports
Long-time referee, coach, match commissioner and television commentator Dr. Joe Machnik was inducted to the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s 2017 class. Machnik has been involved with soccer in the United States in almost every way; as a player, coach, referee, instructor, match commissioner and now as a broadcaster for FOX Sports. He has been called “American soccer’s renaissance man.” In 1990, Machnik was on the sidelines with head coach Bob Gansler as an assistant coach when the U.S. Men’s National Team reached its first World Cup in 40 years. He has served as head of referees for three professional soccer leagues, including 15 years of involvement with Major League Soccer. Machnik also spent time as a match commissioner for FIFA and CONCACAF, overseeing World Cup qualifiers and CONCACAF Champions League matches. He’s now FOX Sports’ Soccer Rules Analyst for events like the World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Copa America. More info: http://www.ussoccer.com Subscribe to U.S. Soccer on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ussoccerdotcom U.S. Soccer ...on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ussoccer ...on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ussoccer ...on Instagram: http://www.instagram/ussoccer
More from this channel
-
5:45
One-on-One with WNT's Captain Kristine Lilly
-
2:21
Bruce Arena's Post-Draw Teleconference
-
3:42
John Hackworth Speech at Development Academy Winter Showcase
-
1:54
Bob Bradley Speech at Development Academy Winter Showcase
-
0:29
Studio 90: Ball Outtake - May 31, 2008
-
1:21
Schultz Clinches Finals Berth
-
4:04
Colorado Rush vs. FC Westchester: U-17/18 Finals Week Highlights - July 12, 2008
-
3:04
Chicago Magic vs. CASL: U-17/18 Finals Week Highlights