Photo: Hans Reefman / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Stewart's career is a great study in dual identity. Born in Veghel in the Netherlands yet representing the United States, he embodied the kind of transatlantic story that quietly enriched American soccer's growth. At just 175 cm he was no physical specimen, but seventeen years across forward and midfield roles, from 1988 to his 2005 retirement, point to genuine craft and intelligence. The bulk in the Dutch game with a meaningful spell at D.C. United gave him a foot in both worlds. I find players who bridge footballing cultures fascinating, and Stewart did exactly that, helping connect two nations through the game.
Overview
Earnest Lee Stewart Jr., better known as Earnie Stewart (born March 28, 1969) is a former professional soccer player who played as a forward or midfielder. Born in the Netherlands, he represented the United States national team. His career spanned 17 years from 1988 until his retirement in 2005, with the majority of the years spent in the Netherlands, except for a period he played for D.C. United.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Earnie Stewart
- Name (Japanese)
- アーニー・スチュアート
- Reading
- あーにー・すちゅあーと
- Born
- March 28, 1969 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rooster
- Origin
- Veghel, North Brabant, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Association football player — see all → · More people from Netherlands →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.