[4] A set piece specialist, he scored memorable free-kicks against Burnley and against his former club, Preston North End.

[7] Before the start of the 2008–09 season, Lewis agreed to be released from his contract with Derby County to play in Major League Soccer.

[8] Lewis rejoined Major League Soccer on August 21, 2008[9] and was reunited with recently hired Bruce Arena, under whom he served on the U.S. men's national team.

[10] Lewis made his debut with the U.S. national team on October 16, 1996, against Peru, a game boycotted by almost all regular U.S. players because of salary concerns.

He played an important role for the U.S. in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, starting both elimination games and delivering a cross to Landon Donovan for the team's second goal in their 2–0 victory over Mexico.

Lewis started the American's first World Cup game against the Czech Republic at left back, but lost that spot after their disappointing 3–0 loss.

After sitting out the U.S. draw with eventual champions Italy in their second game, he rejoined the starting lineup at left midfield against Ghana.

Lewis remained involved with the national team in the early rounds of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, with his final international goal coming in an away win over Barbados.

[11] Lewis is the founder of soccer training technology company TOCA Football based in Orange County, California.