Steve Sharp is a former U.S.

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who played in the Major Indoor Soccer League,

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and

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. He also earned eight

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, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team in 1984 and 1985.

Professional

Sharp grew up in California where attended Rolling Hills High School. In the February 1985, Sharp signed with the

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in the Major Indoor Soccer League. The Cosmos folded a month later. He appeared briefly for the

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of the

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before moving back to California where he spent the summer with the Los Angeles United, an independent outdoor soccer team. On October 15, 1985, he signed with the

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of the MISL. He then spent one season with the

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of the

(WSA) in 1988. Two years later, he began the season with the

, now playing in the

. After seeing little playing time, he requested and gained his release from the team then signed with the San Diego Nomads where he finished the season.

National team

Sharp earned eight

, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team in 1984 and 1985. He earned his first cap as a substitute for

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in an October 9, 1984 win over

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. His one goal with the U.S. came in a 2–2 tie with

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on December 2, 1984. His last appearance with the U.S. came in an April 4, 1985 tie with

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.USA - Details of International Matches 1980-1989
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References

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