San Fernando Valley Quakes against Los Angeles Galaxy, losing 3–1 to a full-strength team which included David Beckham and Landon Donovan, the Quakes suffered their worst ever start to a competitive season, winning just one of their opening six fixtures, and receiving a 5–0 walloping at the hands of Los Angeles Legends. However, a dogged 4–2 victory at home to Lancaster Rattlers in early June signaled a turnaround in fortunes, and for the rest of the season the Quakes were unstoppable. The Quakes remained unbeaten for the rest of the regular season, notching up victories over San Francisco Seals, San Jose Frogs, Los Angeles
Brian Kelly (American soccer) Brian Kelly (American soccer) Brian Kelly (born October 6, 1974) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder. Kelly spent five seasons in Major League Soccer. He also played at both the 1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship and 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship. Kelly, after starring at Lake Lehman High School in Northeastern Pennsylvania, attended Duke University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1993 to 1996. In February 1997, the New York/New Jersey MetroStars selected Kelly in the first round (fifth overall) in the 1997 MLS College Draft. He remained with the MetroStars until the