Roberto Lonardo

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

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

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.[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

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