Eddie Pope

Soccer
Inducted: 2026

One of the most decorated soccer players in the history of the state
High Point native
Played soccer and football at Southwest Guilford High School – once kicking a career-best 48-yard field goal – before concentrating on soccer at the University of North Carolina
Was a two-time first-team All-ACC performer in 1994 and ’95 and first team All-American in 1994 at UNC
No. 2 pick overall by DC United in the MLS Draft in 1996
Scored the game-winner in OT as United beat the LA Galaxy for the first MLS Cup title
1997 MLS Defensive Player of the Year and a four-time MLS All-Star
Currently works as the Sporting Director for the MLS NEXT Pro’s Carolina Core FC in his hometown