Novi Marojević Explained

Novi Marojević
Fullname:Novica Marojević
Birth Date:1973 4, df=y
Birth Place:Nikšić, Montenegro,
Yugoslavia
Currentclub:Indiana Elite FC (coach)
Position:Midfielder
Years9:2004–2006
Years10:2006–2007
Years7:1997
Years6:1996-1999
Years12:2010-2011
Years8:1998
Years11:2007-2008
Years13:2015–
Clubs1:Sutjeska
Clubs2:Radnički Niš
Clubs3:Partizan
Clubs4:Voždovac
Clubs5:Čelik Nikšić
Clubs9:Chicago Storm (indoor)
Clubs10:Detroit Ignition (indoor)
Clubs7:Rochester Raging Rhinos
Clubs6:Kansas City Attack (indoor)
Clubs12:Chicago Riot (indoor)
Clubs8:Mississippi Beach Kings (indoor)
Clubs11:Rockford Rampage (indoor)
Clubs13:FK Republika Srpska (indoor)
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Goals10:12
Manageryears1:2010-2011
Managerclubs1:Chicago Riot (indoor, player/asst manager)
Manageryears2:2012-2013
Managerclubs2:Chicago Soul (indoor)

Novica Marojević (; born 11 April 1973) is a Montenegrin former football player and coach who played for various clubs in Yugoslavia and the United States.

Playing career

During his career in the United States, Novi played as a midfielder for several teams, including : Rochester Raging Rhinos, Kansas City Attack, Chicago Storm, Chicago Riot and Detroit Ignition.[1]

Managerial career

In December 2012[2] Novi took over as the coach of Chicago Soul. He currently coaches one of the youth soccer teams in the Midwest, Indiana Elite in Crown Point, Indiana.[3] In 2017, Novi started the construction of a 1.5 million dollar soccer complex project in Portage.[4] In 2021, Indiana Elite was one of the 3 teams to join the ECNL league for the 2021-2022 season.[5] Between 2004 and 2006, Novi coached Christian Pulisic.

Personal life

Born in Nikšić on 11 April 1973, Novi settled in the United States in 1996. He is currently married to Jadranka Marojević, with whom he shares a son named Marko.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/ignition-captain-novi-marojevic-announces-retirement/n-3460567 Ignition Captain Novi Marojevic Announces Retirement
  2. https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20121211/sports/712119821/ Chicago indoor soccer club replaces coach
  3. Web site: Correspondent. Sam Beishuizen Times. Indiana Elite FC among Midwest's top soccer clubs. 2022-02-07. nwitimes.com. en.
  4. Web site: joyce.russell@nwi.com, 219-548-4352. Joyce Russell. Indiana Elite begins work on $1.5M Portage soccer complex. 2022-02-07. nwitimes.com. en.
  5. Web site: ECNL Boys announces three additions to Midwest Conference. 2022-02-07. SoccerWire. en.