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'Honest Americans' One U.S. World Cup striker steps in for another at EvertonPosted: Wednesday January 08, 2003 1:28 PMUpdated: Wednesday January 08, 2003 1:29 PM LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- For Joe-Max Moore, read Brian McBride. A month after one American World Cup striker left Everton, another arrived at Goodison Park on Wednesday. McBride, 30, was signed on loan from the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer in the United States. McBride is to play up to nine league games in England before rejoining the Crew in time for the MLS season opener April 5. It's likely he will spend much of that time on the Everton bench. Canadian forward Tomasz Radzinski, Kevin Campbell, teenage star Wayne Rooney and Duncan Ferguson are ahead of him in the order. "I hope that, first of all, I bring some depth," McBride said. "They've had some injuries and that's probably why I was brought in. "As a player I'm more of a striker who can hold the ball and bring the guys into play. Hopefully I can get in the box a bit and help the team out." Everton manager David Moyes said recruiting an experienced World Cup striker like McBride was sensible business. "He's certainly bring us plenty of honesty, which is what you get with the American boys," he said. "I think everybody will have seen what he has done at the World Cup and he'll give us a target up front." McBride scored two goals for the United States at last summer's World Cup, and had one during the previous championship in 1998. Moore played three seasons for Everton, scoring eight times in 53 appearances before losing his place this term. When his work permit expired, Everton decided not to renew it. Moore is exploring a move back to MLS or to another English club.
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