National Team
Moyers earned a total number of seven caps for the US between 1980 and 1984. He scored two goals, both in a 2-1 victory over Mexico on November 23, 1980. That was the first U.S. victory over Mexico in 46 years.
In 1984, Moyers was selected for the U.S. soccer team at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The U.S. went 1-1-1 and failed to make the second round.
On October 14, 1982, Moyers, along with Pelé visited the White House for a soccer promotional visit with President Ronald Reagan.
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