Bob O'Leary
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Robert “Bob” O'Leary was a U.S. soccer player who earned one cap with the U.S. national team
. He also spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League
and two in the Major Indoor Soccer League
.
where he was a 1970-1971 junior college All American.http://www.stlcc.edu/FV/athletics/awards.htm He then transferred to St. Louis University where he played on the men’s soccer team. In 1972, the Billikens won the NCAA championship.
in a 1-0 loss to Poland
on August 3, 1973. He came on at halftime for Emmanuel Georges
.
. He remained with the Surf until he retired in 1979. In the fall of 1979, he signed with the New York Arrows
of Major Indoor Soccer League
. He moved to the St. Louis Steamers
for the 1980-1981 season, but played no first team games. He retired at the end of the season.
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. He also spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
and two in the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
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High school and college
O’Leary attended De Andreis High School. He then attended Florissant Valley Community CollegeSt. Louis Community College
St. Louis Community College is the Missouri two-year college supported by the Junior College District of St. Louis City – St. Louis County. The three original campuses were built simultaneously in 1964: Florissant Valley , Forest Park , and Meramec . A fourth campus, Wildwood opened in August 2007...
where he was a 1970-1971 junior college All American.http://www.stlcc.edu/FV/athletics/awards.htm He then transferred to St. Louis University where he played on the men’s soccer team. In 1972, the Billikens won the NCAA championship.
National team
O’Leary earned one cap with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
in a 1-0 loss to Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
on August 3, 1973. He came on at halftime for Emmanuel Georges
Emmanuel Georges
Emmanuel Georges is a former U.S. soccer defender.-National team:Georges earned three caps with the U.S. national team in 1973. All three games took place over a seven day period in August 1973. The first was a 1-0 loss to Poland. While he started the game, he came off for Bob O'Leary at halftime...
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Professional
O’Leary signed with the St. Louis Stars in 1974. In 1978, the Stars moved to California where it was renamed the California SurfCalifornia Surf
The California Surf were a soccer club based in Anaheim, California who played in the North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1981. Their home field was Anaheim Stadium.They originally were the St. Louis Stars...
. He remained with the Surf until he retired in 1979. In the fall of 1979, he signed with the New York Arrows
New York Arrows
The New York Arrows was an indoor soccer team that played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1978 to 1984. They won the first four MISL championships.-Preparing for the first season:...
of Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
. He moved to the St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
for the 1980-1981 season, but played no first team games. He retired at the end of the season.