Pat Ercoli (born 30 November 1957) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who works as President of the Rochester New York FC.
 Ercoli circa 1984 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 November 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1976 | Toronto Metros-Croatia | 0 | (0) |
| 1976 | Toronto Italia | ||
| 1977 | Montreal Castors | ||
| 1978–1980 | Rochester Lancers | 83 | (16) |
| 1978–1979 | New York Arrows (indoor) | 21 | (18) |
| 1979–1980 | Detroit Lightning (indoor) | 32 | (44) |
| 1981 | Jacksonville Tea Men | 20 | (1) |
| 1981 | Toronto Italia | ||
| 1981–1982 | Buffalo Stallions (indoor) | 38 | (32) |
| 1982–1985 | Baltimore Blast (indoor) | 170 | (112) |
| 1985–1986 | Cleveland Force (indoor) | 29 | (6) |
| International career | |||
| 1980 | Canada | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1996–2004 | Rochester Rhinos | ||
| 2013 | Rochester Rhinos | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editErcoli played club football for the Rochester Lancers and the Jacksonville Tea Men in the North American Soccer League.[1] In 1976, he played in the National Soccer League with Toronto Italia, and the following season with Montreal Castors.[2][3] In August 1981, he returned to play with former team Toronto Italia.[4] He played for the Cleveland Force of the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1985 to 1986.
International career
editErcoli earned one cap for the national team in 1980.[5]
Coaching career
editAfter retiring as a player, Ercoli coached the Rochester Rhinos from 1996 to 2004.[6] On 29 October 2009 he returned to Rochester Rhinos and was appointed as the general manager.[7] In 2011, he took on the additional title of president.[8] Following a 1-6-1 start to the Rhinos' 2013 season, on 19 May Ercoli was named head coach, replacing Jesse Myers.[9]
References
edit- ↑ "NASL-Pat Ercoli". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Jose, Colin (2001). On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario. Vaughan, Ontario: Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum. p. 201.
- ↑ "Ercoli | Rochester Lancers". www.rochesterlancers.com. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2020.
- ↑ Labow, Jeffrey (13 August 1981). "Toronto soccer takes on international flair". The Globe and Mail. p. P55.
- ↑ "Player profile at CanadaSoccer.com". Archived from the original on 13 August 2008. Retrieved 16 June 2008.
- ↑ "Ercoli | Rochester Lancers". Rochester Lancers. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ↑ Rhinos hire Pat Ercoli as General Manager[dead link]
- ↑ Rochester Rhinos. "2012 Media Guide" (PDF). pp. 4–6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 May 2014.
- ↑ "Ercoli Returns to Coach Rochester Rhinos". Rhinossoccer.com. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2013.