Roberto Lonardo Explained

Roberto Lonardo
Birth Place:Uruguay
Position:Defender
Years1:1967–1968
Clubs1:Dallas Tornado
Years2:1969–1970
Clubs2:Kansas City Spurs
Caps2:23
Goals2:0
Years3:1969–1970
Clubs3:San Pedro Yugoslavs
Years4:1971–1974
Clubs4:Rochester Lancers
Caps4:68
Goals4:0
Years5:1971
Clubs5:Rochester Lancers (indoor)
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:1978
Clubs6:Buffalo Blazers
Manageryears1:1978
Managerclubs1:Buffalo Blazers

Roberto Lonardo is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as a defender and midfielder.

Career

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.[2] In 1969, he played in the North American Soccer League with Kansas City Spurs.[3] In his debut season with Kansas he assisted in securing the division title. 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] 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

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

  1. News: March 16, 1971. Lancers Sign 2 Spurs. 34. Democrat and Chronicle.
  2. News: Rickey. Jim. July 31, 1971. Target of Dallas Tonight. 31. Democrat and Chronicle.
  3. News: Rickey. Jim. May 17, 1973. Lonardo Faces Fight for Job. 35. Democrat and Chronicle.
  4. News: Morejon. Tony. October 27, 1969. Yugoslavs defeat Montebello, 2-0. 11. San Pedro News Pilot.
  5. News: Morejon. Tony. February 9, 1970. Yugoslavs vault into first. 8. San Pedro News Pilot.
  6. News: Rickey. Jim. April 15, 1971. Sal's Job: To Blend. 61. Democrat and Chronicle.
  7. News: Rickey. Jim. September 8, 1971. Lancers, Dallas Top All-Stars. 49. Democrat and Chronicle.
  8. Web site: NASL-Roberto Lonardo. 2021-05-10. www.nasljerseys.com.
  9. News: Lewis. Michael. May 9, 1978. Lancers drop two reserves. 8. Democrat and Chronicle.
  10. News: June 11, 1978. Blazers Set Talks With Falls Brass. 279. Buffalo Courier-Express.