Moreno Record Breaking Soccer Shoes Go on Display

ONEONTA, NY (August 31, 2007) - The soccer shoes D.C. United forward Jaime Moreno used to set a new Major League Soccer career scoring record have gone on display at the National Soccer Hall of Fame.


"These shoes represent a career of excellence for Jaime and we are excited to share them with the soccer fans who visit us," Hall of Fame President Steve Baumann said. "Jaime's 12-year MLS career has been characterized by great success - four MLS Cup wins, six MLS All-Star selections, five times a member of the MLS Best XI, and a selection to the 10th season MLS Best XI. His attainment of this record speaks well for his consistency."


"It is a privilege to share my soccer shoes with the Hall of Fame," United forward Moreno said. "I take great pride in playing is this League. It is very competitive and to be the top goal scorer in its history is indeed an honor. To have that honor multiplied by an exhibit in the Hall of Fame is very special."


Moreno's shoes have been placed in the MLS display alongside two other career record holder uniforms, the Kansas City Wizard goalkeeper jersey of Kevin Hartman, who set a career shutout record this season, and Steve Ralston's New England Revolution jersey from the match when he set the MLS career assist record.