Daryl Doran
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Daryl Doran is a U.S. indoor soccer
player. His 827 games are the most of any player in American professional indoor soccer history. Doran currently plays for the St. Louis Illusion
in the Professional Arena Soccer League
.
from 1977 to 1980. He was a four-year letterman with the school’s soccer team, finishing his career with 35 goals and 31 assists. The local St. Louis Steamers
of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) drafted Doran when he was in high school, but he declined the offer, and instead graduated and matriculated at St. Louis University. The Steamers drafted Doran again during his freshman year of college. This time, he left college and turned professional.http://www.misl.net/news/?cat=1&id=4514
(MISL) for the 1988-1989 season. However, the Lazers closed down at the end of the season and Doran moved back to St. Louis to sign with the expansion St. Louis Storm
. When the Storm shut down at the end of the 1991-1992 season, Doran jumped to the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), and signed with the St. Louis Ambush
. He spent the next seven seasons with the Ambush as a midfielder and defender, where he was a six-time All-Star, twice a first-team All-NPSL player, and 1997's Defender of the Year. In 1999, Doran surprised St. Louis soccer fans when he left the Ambush for the resurrected St. Louis Steamers, now playing in the World Indoor Soccer League
(WISL). The Ambush folded at the end of the season while the Steamers spent the 2000 and 2001 seasons in the WISL, followed by two more seasons in the new Major Indoor Soccer League. In 2008 Doran signed with the St. Louis Illusion
of the Professional Arena Soccer League
(PASL). Doran is only player to play for every professional indoor soccer team in St. Louis.
member but made no "A" international appearances.
In 1999, Doran played two games with the U.S. national futsal
team.
. The 1994-95 Ambush won the NPSL championship and Doran was named league Coach of the Year. In 1999, Doran left the Ambush, replaced as head coach by Jamie Swanner
. Doran is in second place, behind Keith Tozer
, on the NPSL list of coaching wins with 166.
Doran left coaching after the 2004-2005 season with the Steamers.
In April 2006, the Steamers retired his jersey number, the second to be retired after that of Slobo Ilijevski
. He is the Steamers' Vice President of Corporate Sales and Alumni Relations as well as owner and Athletic Trainer of Doran Fitness Center in O'Fallon, MO.
Indoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
player. His 827 games are the most of any player in American professional indoor soccer history. Doran currently plays for the St. Louis Illusion
St. Louis Illusion
The St. Louis Illusion are an American Arena soccer team, founded in 2008.The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League , the first division of arena soccer in North America.-Arena:...
in the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
.
High school and college
Doran gew up in Saint Louis, Missouri, where he attended Christian Brothers College High SchoolChristian Brothers College High School
Christian Brothers College High School , is a Lasallian Catholic college preparatory school for young men in St. Louis, Missouri. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Louis and is owned and operated by the De La Salle Christian Brothers Midwest District.-Early years :The school...
from 1977 to 1980. He was a four-year letterman with the school’s soccer team, finishing his career with 35 goals and 31 assists. The local 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...
of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) drafted Doran when he was in high school, but he declined the offer, and instead graduated and matriculated at St. Louis University. The Steamers drafted Doran again during his freshman year of college. This time, he left college and turned professional.http://www.misl.net/news/?cat=1&id=4514
Playing career
Doran played as a midfielder with the Steamers until the team folded at the end of the 1987-1988 season. With no professional team in St. Louis, Doran moved to the Los Angeles LazersLos Angeles Lazers
Los Angeles Lazers were a soccer team based out of Los Angeles that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1982 to 1989.-History:Major Indoor Soccer League awarded a Los Angeles franchise to Jerry Buss on June 24, 1982. Buss had purchased the Philadelphia Fever and wanted to move it to...
(MISL) for the 1988-1989 season. However, the Lazers closed down at the end of the season and Doran moved back to St. Louis to sign with the expansion St. Louis Storm
St. Louis Storm
The St. Louis Storm were a soccer team based out of St. Louis that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League. They played from 1989 to 1992. Their home arena was St...
. When the Storm shut down at the end of the 1991-1992 season, Doran jumped to the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), and signed with the St. Louis Ambush
St. Louis Ambush
The St. Louis Ambush was a professional indoor soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team played one season at the Tulsas Pavilion Expo Square. Vernon Riggs was the General Manager. Keith Dial was the Managing General Partner. Former Tulsa Roughneck...
. He spent the next seven seasons with the Ambush as a midfielder and defender, where he was a six-time All-Star, twice a first-team All-NPSL player, and 1997's Defender of the Year. In 1999, Doran surprised St. Louis soccer fans when he left the Ambush for the resurrected St. Louis Steamers, now playing in the World Indoor Soccer League
World Indoor Soccer League
The World Indoor Soccer League was a United States based indoor soccer league that existed from 1998 to 2001 and consisted of nine teams.-History:...
(WISL). The Ambush folded at the end of the season while the Steamers spent the 2000 and 2001 seasons in the WISL, followed by two more seasons in the new Major Indoor Soccer League. In 2008 Doran signed with the St. Louis Illusion
St. Louis Illusion
The St. Louis Illusion are an American Arena soccer team, founded in 2008.The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League , the first division of arena soccer in North America.-Arena:...
of the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
(PASL). Doran is only player to play for every professional indoor soccer team in St. Louis.
National team
During his single season with the SLU Billikens, Doran was a United States men's national soccer 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...
member but made no "A" international appearances.
In 1999, Doran played two games with the U.S. national futsal
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of association football that is played on a smaller pitch and mainly played indoors. Its name is a portmanteau of the Portuguese futebol de salão and the Spanish fútbol de salón , which can be translated as "hall football" or "indoor football"...
team.
Coaching
In 1992, Doran began coaching the St. Louis AmbushSt. Louis Ambush
The St. Louis Ambush was a professional indoor soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. Originally located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the team played one season at the Tulsas Pavilion Expo Square. Vernon Riggs was the General Manager. Keith Dial was the Managing General Partner. Former Tulsa Roughneck...
. The 1994-95 Ambush won the NPSL championship and Doran was named league Coach of the Year. In 1999, Doran left the Ambush, replaced as head coach by Jamie Swanner
Jamie Swanner
James "Jamie" Swanner is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper and active soccer coach. He was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic soccer team and earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1984. He spent his entire professional career playing indoor soccer.-High school and college:Swanner attended...
. Doran is in second place, behind Keith Tozer
Keith Tozer
Keith Tozer is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League and American Indoor Soccer Association. He currently coaches the Milwaukee Wave of Major Indoor Soccer League.-College:...
, on the NPSL list of coaching wins with 166.
Doran left coaching after the 2004-2005 season with the Steamers.
In April 2006, the Steamers retired his jersey number, the second to be retired after that of Slobo Ilijevski
Slobo Ilijevski
Slobodan "Slobo" Ilijevski was a Yugoslavian-American football goalkeeper who played in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League.In 1977, Ilijevski moved to the United States and settled with extended family in Detroit,...
. He is the Steamers' Vice President of Corporate Sales and Alumni Relations as well as owner and Athletic Trainer of Doran Fitness Center in O'Fallon, MO.
Honors
- NPSL Defender of the Year: 1997
- NPSL First Team All Star: 1997, 1998
- All Star Game MVP: 1997
- NPSL Coach of the Year: 1994