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Hudson signed with Newcastle United in 1973. After four years in the Football League First Division , Hudson moved to the United States, playing for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League from 1977 to 1983. Hudson also played for the Strikers following their move to Minnesota in 1984, which proved to be the NASL's final year. After starting out as the Miami Fusion 's TV commentator, Hudson was named its head coach in the middle of the 2000 and then led the club to the best regular season record in Major League Soccer in 2001. Following MLS's contraction of the Fusion, Hudson was hired to replace Thomas Rongen as head coach of D.C. United . Hudson coached DC in 2002 and 2003, before being replaced by Peter Nowak . Beginning with the 2004-2005 season, Ray Hudson began TV commentating for Gol TV . Hudson quickly became known for his firey personality. One memorable incident occurred after a Miami home win against the Tampa Bay Mutiny . The Fusion scored five goals, an offensive outburst for soccer, but Hudson was apparently unsatisfied. He stormed into the media tent and up to the podium. He said, "I've got nothing to say. Any questions? ANY QUESTIONS? No? OK." and stormed right back out. Interviews with players after the game indicted that Hudson was angered by a perceived lack of effort, even with the Fusion's dominant win. EXTERNAL LINK
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