Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Question: Who is the only Ohio-born soccer player to represent the U.S. in a men’s FIFA World Cup?

Answer: Goalkeeper Brad Friedel, a Lakewood native, played for the U.S. men’s national team in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cups. Professionally, he played for the Columbus Crew and English clubs Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur.