Frank Cardona Explained

Frank Cardona
Fullname:Frank Cardona
Birth Date:18 June 1971
Birth Place:Canada
Collegeyears1:1990–1992
College1:Centennial Colts
Years1:1991–1993
Clubs1:Toronto Blizzard
Caps1:14
Goals1:3
Years2:1994
Clubs2:Toronto Rockets
Caps2:12
Goals2:2
Years3:1996–1997
Years4:1996–1997
Clubs4:Toronto Shooting Stars (indoor)
Caps4:21
Goals4:8
Years5:2004–2005
Clubs5:Toronto Supra

Frank Cardona (born June 18, 1971) is a Canadian former soccer player, and currently a head coach with Hamilton United Elite.

Playing career

Cardona played at the college level with Centennial College, where he was named the Male Athlete of the Year twice in the 1990-1991, and 1991-1992 seasons and All Canadian OCAA Starting 11 In 1991.[1] He began his professional career in 1991 with Toronto Blizzard in the Canadian Soccer League and American Professional Soccer League.[2] [3] In 1994, he signed with the Toronto Rockets of the American Professional Soccer League, and made his debut on July 15, 1994 in a match against Montreal Impact coming on as a substitute for Gino DiFlorio.[4] In 1996, he signed with Toronto Supra in the Canadian National Soccer League.[5] During the 1996 winter season he signed with Toronto Shooting Stars of the National Professional Soccer League.

After a sabbatical he returned to Toronto Supra to compete in the Canadian Professional Soccer League in 2004, and assisted in securing the Eastern Conference title.[6] [7]

Managerial career

In 2009, he served in the Marketing and Public Relations department for Portugal FC in the Canadian Soccer League.[8] In 2011, he was appointed the Director of Soccer Operations for SC Toronto Pro.[9] He later became involved with Hamilton United Elite as a head coach for the U17/U21 girls team.[10]

Honors

Toronto Supra

References

  1. Web site: Male Athlete of the Year. Centennial College. en. 2020-03-25.
  2. Web site: Frank Cardona SoccerStats.us. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001215021/http://soccerstats.us/bios/frank-cardona/. dead. 2015-10-01. 2015-10-01. 2017-02-05.
  3. Web site: NASL Toronto Blizzard Rosters. www.nasljerseys.com. 2020-03-25.
  4. Web site: July 15, 1994. www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. 2015-10-01. Glover. Robin.
  5. News: July 5, 1997. Wolves' string finally snaps. D2. St. Catharines Standard.
  6. Web site: torontosupra.com . 2002-10-09 . 2016-11-16 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20021009044357/http://torontosupra.com/team/team_mens2002.htm . 2002-10-09 .
  7. Web site: Supra' s Danny Amaral Wins MVP. 2005-02-23. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20050223174124/http://cpsl.org/news.asp?news=385. February 23, 2005. 2020-03-25.
  8. Web site: 2009-05-07. Portugal FC Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20090507233304/http://www.portugalfc.ca/page.php?page_id=9222. May 7, 2009. 2020-06-24.
  9. News: Toronto FC Academy designed to develop talent for the MLS club while kids continue their education and dream of a life on the pitch.. The Toronto Star. 2010-10-23. 2015-10-01. 0319-0781. Daniel. Girard.
  10. Web site: Hamilton United - Coaches. Leo Cavalluzzo. www.hamutd.com. 2020-03-25.