Roberto Lonardo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Uruguay | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1967–1968 | Dallas Tornado | ||
| 1969–1970 | Kansas City Spurs | 23 | (0) |
| 1969–1970 | San Pedro Yugoslavs | ||
| 1971–1974 | Rochester Lancers | 68 | (0) |
| 1971 | Rochester Lancers (indoor) | 2 | (0) |
| 1978 | Buffalo Blazers | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1978 | Buffalo Blazers | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Roberto Lonardo is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as a defender and midfielder.
Career
[edit]Lonardo came to the United States in 1965 after playing with Racing Club de Montevideo.[1] In 1967, he played in the United Soccer Association with Dallas Tornado.[1][2] In 1969, he played in the North American Soccer League with Kansas City Spurs.[3][1] In his debut season with Kansas he assisted in securing the division title.[3] During the NASL offseason in 1969 he played in the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League with San Pedro Yugoslavs.[4]
In 1970, he returned to play with San Pedro Yugoslavs.[5] In 1971, he signed with league rivals Rochester Lancers after the folding of Kansas.[6][1] In his debut season with Rochester he was selected for the Third NASL All-Star team.[7] He played with Rochester for four seasons, and played with the indoor team in 1971.[8]
Managerial career
[edit]In 1978, he was the assistant coach for the Buffalo Blazers in the National Soccer League.[9] In June 1978, he succeeded Sam Buscarino as a player-coach for Buffalo.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Lancers Sign 2 Spurs". Democrat and Chronicle. March 16, 1971. p. 34.
- ^ Rickey, Jim (July 31, 1971). "Target of Dallas Tonight". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 31.
- ^ a b Rickey, Jim (May 17, 1973). "Lonardo Faces Fight for Job". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 35.
- ^ Morejon, Tony (October 27, 1969). "Yugoslavs defeat Montebello, 2-0". San Pedro News Pilot. p. 11.
- ^ Morejon, Tony (February 9, 1970). "Yugoslavs vault into first". San Pedro News Pilot. p. 8.
- ^ Rickey, Jim (April 15, 1971). "Sal's Job: To Blend". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 61.
- ^ Rickey, Jim (September 8, 1971). "Lancers, Dallas Top All-Stars". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 49.
- ^ "NASL-Roberto Lonardo". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
- ^ Lewis, Michael (May 9, 1978). "Lancers drop two reserves". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 8.
- ^ "Blazers Set Talks With Falls Brass". Buffalo Courier-Express. June 11, 1978. p. 279.
- 1943 births
- Uruguayan men's footballers
- Uruguayan football managers
- Dallas Tornado players
- Kansas City Spurs players
- Rochester Lancers (1967–1980) players
- United Soccer Association players
- North American Soccer League (1968–1984) indoor players
- North American Soccer League (1968–1984) players
- Men's association football defenders
- Men's association football midfielders
- Canadian National Soccer League players
- Canadian National Soccer League coaches
- Living people
- 20th-century Uruguayan sportsmen