Riverhounds' surge keeps soccer playoffs in sight (Today) Jul 26, 2008
"We've always been very close. Maybe it's just the percentages are on our side," coach Gene Klein said. "Some of the shots that didn't go in before are going in now. We've always spent a lot of time in practice on finishing. We've always been playing good soccer.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Craig's track associates remember him as friend Jul 25, 2008
In addition to racing and breeding stock, the Craigs own a 237-acre training center in Rancho Santa Fe that was built by the late Chargers owner Gene Klein. Originally called Rancho Del Rayo, the Craigs renamed it Rancho Paseana upon purchase in 1995. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fresno State benefactor dies Jul 23, 2008
"While at Fresno State, Mr. Craig knew Arnold Joyal, a one-time president of Fresno State College for whom Fresno State's Joyal Building is named. Years later after Mr. Craig bought a small business college, he called to let Joyal know that he now owned a college himself.Mr. Craig left the college business to join Gloria Marshall Studios in health pursuits in the 1970s. After a divorce, he met his second wife, Jenny. They became partners with Gloria Marshall, then sold their interest and moved... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sports briefs Mar 26, 2008
Each have been signed to play for the Riverhounds by head coach and general manager Gene Klein. First published on March 26, 2008 at 12:16 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
PG North: Quaker Valley uses grit, rookie goalie to be a force again Oct 18, 2007
Burens, who had been an assistant for eight years under Gene Klein, bid adieu to 11 seniors who graduated last spring. He had only three returning starters from last season's WPIAL quarterfinalist and opened the season with a goalkeeper who had never played organized soccer before. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Raiders still unleash beast in Chargers Oct 16, 2007
Among famous Chargers, he may despise them more than Gene Klein, Harland Svare, Marty Schottenheimer and Norv Turner (don't believe for a second Turner doesn't). I don't know why; it's weird, Tomlinson was saying yesterday in trying to explain his success against the Silver and Black/Team of the Decades after rushing for 198 yards and four touchdowns in San Diego's 28-14 win. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Riverhounds kick up ante Jul 13, 2007
Riverhounds coach Gene Klein, who was named general manager, said the agreement is one of the first of its kind in the United States and will raise the level of soccer played in Western Pennsylvania from youth leagues to the Riverhounds, who compete in the United Soccer League. "The Everton way is the model we will follow and our goal is to bring a much higher level of professional soccer to Pittsburgh and to Western Pennsylvania," Klein said yesterday at a news conference at the Greentree... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Foes probably poised to derail Street Sense May 20, 2007
And it involves Stevens, who had just won his first Derby (of three) with a front-running ride on the filly Winning Colors, trained by D. Wayne Lukas for former Chargers owner Gene Klein. On the morning after the Derby, venerable trainer Woody Stephens, of Derby runner-up Forty Niner, was declaring that Winning Colors wouldn't be allowed a clear lead in the early going in the next encounter and he was true to his word 13 days later. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Western Chapter May 4, 2007
Gene Klein A graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and Pitt, he had a 433-108-33 record and won six PIAA titles in 24 years as the soccer coach at Quaker Valley before retiring in 2006. Joe LaQuatra A street-tough kid from Allegheny High School, he won numerous boxing trophies in the Army and had a 43-7 record with 23 knockouts as a pro fighter under the guidance of Angelo Dundee. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ford sprayed the course; others were wise to follow Jan 1, 2007
Back in 1983, when I was covering the Chargers day to day, it was rumored Gene Klein was selling his football team. Knowing Alex Spanos owned the largest minority interest in the club and thus had first right of refusal on any sale, I asked for a meeting with the construction millionaire. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jackson's faux pas almost costs Chargers Nov 27, 2006
Is the ghost of Gene Klein exacting revenge for the "Holy Roller". HMMMMM. " Add Your Comments First name only. Comments including last names, contact addresses, email addresses or phone numbers will be deleted. All comments are screened before they appear online. to view additional comment policies. Name:Comments: To begin a discussion on this topic visit our To send your comment as a Previous Chargers Articles November 26th, 2006November 25th, 2006 ? 1997-2006 North County Times. (North County Times)
Riverhounds: Soccer team will halt play for a year Nov 17, 2006
"We will keep head coach Gene Klein and youth development director Csaba Feher on board as we move through the next year," said Swiatek. Season ticket holders were advised of the change in operations Wednesday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Coaches root for horses, don't they? Oct 31, 2006
Lukas used his personality and charm to recruit a team of wealthy clients such as former Chargers owner Gene Klein and, with their financial backing, used the major sales like the NBA draft to stock up on blue-chip equine talent. Lukas often referred to the enterprise as his program and made frequent comparisons and references to basketball when trying to explain the horse racing game to newcomers. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
PG WEST: Alumnus returns to lead Carlynton boys' soccer Sep 7, 2006
Section champion Quaker Valley remains in 5-A, but lost long-time coach Gene Klein and graduated seven starters. With only six teams remaining in the section, Carlynton figures to finish among the top two in the standings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
WPIAL Boys Soccer Preview: No. 1 Bethel Park riding in the fast lane Aug 27, 2006
He has the task of replacing Gene Klein, a WPIAL legend. City League. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Charlotte captures playoff opener vs. Riverhounds, 4-0 Aug 19, 2006
Pittsburgh Riverhounds coach Gene Klein had to be hospitalized this week because of a viral infection. He had to plead with his doctor to allow him to coach the USL Second Division playoff game last night at Falconi Field in Washington. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Riverhounds: Will Klein weave magic in USL playoffs? Aug 18, 2006
Riverhounds FC coach Gene Klein is used to playoff soccer. He led Quaker Valley High to six state championships during his 25-year tenure at the school. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Riverhounds face pivotal set of games Jun 30, 2006
"We have a great opportunity to pick up points at home and move into playoff contention," said Gene Klein, the first-year coach of the Riverhounds. "These are two very competitive teams. We're very close [in terms of talent] and these matches are expected to be very, very tight.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
World Cup competition boosts soccer fan base Jun 9, 2006
"We have a niche of very hard-core fans of soccer in Western Pennsylvania who will watch the World Cup regardless of who's playing," said Gene Klein, coach of the Riverhounds. "But if the U.S. goes far, advancing out of the group, it will bring in new fans. The guy to watch is Landon Donovan. He's the guy who can single-handedly win games for the United States.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A few thoughts spring to mind as he feels a draft May 5, 2006
Vince Burens, an assistant under legendary coach Gene Klein for the past eight seasons, has taken over this traditionally strong program ... But I know enough to know that when Gene Klein speaks, you listen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Riverhounds hope to get boost from new coach May 4, 2006
In the end, it is the same game as always for Gene Klein. Sure, in this current job as first-year coach of the Riverhounds, the players running around Falconi Field are bigger, stronger and faster. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
