Paul Krumpe
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Paul Krumpe is a retired U.S. soccer player. He spent two seasons in the Major Indoor Soccer League
, two in the Western Soccer Alliance and two in the American Professional Soccer League
. He was a member of the U.S. national team
at the 1990 FIFA World Cup
.
and attended West Torrance High School
, California. He attended UCLA where he was a four year starter on the school’s men’s NCAA soccer team. In 1985, Krumpe’s senior year, UCLA defeated American University
1-0 in 8 overtimes in the championship game
. In that game, Krumpe was co-captain for UCLA and assisted on the winning goal. He graduated from UCLA in the spring of 1986 with a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering.
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
(MISL). He played two seasons with the Sting, then moved to the outdoor Los Angeles Heat of the Western Soccer Alliance for a summer season. After his one season with the Heat, Krumpe then moved to Real Santa Barbara
of the American Professional Soccer League
(APSL) where he played a single season. In 1991, he again found himself with another team, the Colorado Foxes
, also of the APSL.
during this period as well. He earned his first cap
in 1986 in a game with Canada. Over the next five years, he would play 25 times for the senior national team and over 40 times for men's team - including games not considered full internationals. These included the 1987 Pan American Games
, three games at the 1988 Summer Olympics
in South Korea, and the 1990 FIFA World Cup
. He ended his national team career in 1991, as he began it, with a game against Canada.
The 1980s and early 1990s were a difficult time for American soccer players. With the demise of the North American Soccer League
, they had few opportunities for playing outdoor soccer. Even the indoor leagues began struggling in the late 1980s. Several U.S. players moved overseas, but others, like Krumpe, found themselves moving from one financially struggling U.S. club to another. In 1991, having reached the highest levels of the game, at the 1990 World Cup, he decided to hang up his cleats and enter the coaching career field.
in 1994. Now he works at LMU as a head coach for men's varsity soccer.
In 1995, UCLA hired Krumpe as an assistant coach. His time with the team culminated with another national championship for the Bruins in 1997.
Loyola Marymount University
hired Krumpe as it’s men’s soccer coach in 1998 where he continues today.
Krumpe also runs the Paul Krumpe Soccer Academy and briefly worked as an aerospace engineer with McDonnell-Douglas after retiring from playing.
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
, two in the Western Soccer Alliance and two in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. He was a member of the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
at the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
.
High school and college
Krumpe was born and grew up in Torrance, CaliforniaTorrance, California
Torrance is a city incorporated in 1921 and located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Torrance has of shore-front beaches on the Pacific Ocean, quieter and less well-known by tourists than others on the Santa Monica Bay, such as those of neighboring...
and attended West Torrance High School
West High School (Torrance)
West Torrance High School is a public high school in Torrance, California, United States. The mascot is the Warrior.-History:West Torrance High was established in 1962. It serves area bounded by 190th Street, Hawthorne, Sepulveda and west city boundary. The school colors are brown and gold. The...
, California. He attended UCLA where he was a four year starter on the school’s men’s NCAA soccer team. In 1985, Krumpe’s senior year, UCLA defeated American University
American University
American University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...
1-0 in 8 overtimes in the championship game
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
. In that game, Krumpe was co-captain for UCLA and assisted on the winning goal. He graduated from UCLA in the spring of 1986 with a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering.
Professional career
After graduation, Krumpe was drafted by the Chicago StingChicago Sting
The Chicago Sting was an American professional soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Sting played in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1984 and in the Major Indoor Soccer League from in the 1982-83 season and again from 1984 to 1988...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
(MISL). He played two seasons with the Sting, then moved to the outdoor Los Angeles Heat of the Western Soccer Alliance for a summer season. After his one season with the Heat, Krumpe then moved to Real Santa Barbara
Real Santa Barbara
Real Santa Barbara was a former football team. The name real, meaning royal, came from the Spanish teams , just like current MLS club Real Salt Lake. The club played in the city of Santa Barbara, California...
of the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
(APSL) where he played a single season. In 1991, he again found himself with another team, the Colorado Foxes
Colorado Foxes
The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay...
, also of the APSL.
National team
Krumpe was actively involved with the United States men's national soccer teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
during this period as well. He earned his first cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
in 1986 in a game with Canada. Over the next five years, he would play 25 times for the senior national team and over 40 times for men's team - including games not considered full internationals. These included the 1987 Pan American Games
Pan American Games
The Pan-American or Pan American Games are a major event in the Americas featuring summer and formerly winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Pan American Games are the second largest multi-sport event after the Summer Olympics...
, three games at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in South Korea, and the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
. He ended his national team career in 1991, as he began it, with a game against Canada.
The 1980s and early 1990s were a difficult time for American soccer players. With the demise of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
, they had few opportunities for playing outdoor soccer. Even the indoor leagues began struggling in the late 1980s. Several U.S. players moved overseas, but others, like Krumpe, found themselves moving from one financially struggling U.S. club to another. In 1991, having reached the highest levels of the game, at the 1990 World Cup, he decided to hang up his cleats and enter the coaching career field.
Coaching
In 1989, Krumpe had worked with the coaching staff of the Cal State Dominguez Hills women’s soccer team. That gave him a taste for coaching and when he retired from playing in 1991, he moved back to his high school, West Torrance, where he became its boy’s soccer coach from 1991 to 1995. In his four years with the team, he took them to the playoffs four times. He didn’t confine himself to the high school level, but also worked as an assistant coach for El Camino CollegeEl Camino College
El Camino College is a two-year public community college located partially in the unincorporated area of Alondra Park and partially in the City of Torrance in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is commonly referred to as "Elco" or "ECC"...
in 1994. Now he works at LMU as a head coach for men's varsity soccer.
In 1995, UCLA hired Krumpe as an assistant coach. His time with the team culminated with another national championship for the Bruins in 1997.
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive co-educational private Roman Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions located in Los Angeles, California, United States...
hired Krumpe as it’s men’s soccer coach in 1998 where he continues today.
Krumpe also runs the Paul Krumpe Soccer Academy and briefly worked as an aerospace engineer with McDonnell-Douglas after retiring from playing.