Roberto Lonardo (died 2025) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender and midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Uruguay | ||
| Date of death | 2025 (aged 82) | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
Playing career
editLonardo 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
editIn 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]
Death
editHe died on 10 September 2025, at the age of 82.[11]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Lancers Sign 2 Spurs". Democrat and Chronicle. 16 March 1971. p. 34.
- ↑ Rickey, Jim (31 July 1971). "Target of Dallas Tonight". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 31.
- 1 2 Rickey, Jim (17 May 1973). "Lonardo Faces Fight for Job". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 35.
- ↑ Morejon, Tony (27 October 1969). "Yugoslavs defeat Montebello, 2-0". San Pedro News Pilot. p. 11.
- ↑ Morejon, Tony (9 February 1970). "Yugoslavs vault into first". San Pedro News Pilot. p. 8.
- ↑ Rickey, Jim (15 April 1971). "Sal's Job: To Blend". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 61.
- ↑ Rickey, Jim (8 September 1971). "Lancers, Dallas Top All-Stars". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 49.
- ↑ "NASL-Roberto Lonardo". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael (9 May 1978). "Lancers drop two reserves". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 8.
- ↑ "Blazers Set Talks With Falls Brass". Buffalo Courier-Express. 11 June 1978. p. 279.
- ↑ Lewis, Michael (10 September 2025). "RIP, Roberto: Former Lancers defender Lonardo passes away". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved 5 October 2025.