Dino Lopez
Encyclopedia
Dino Lopez is a retired Canadian
soccer player.
and has played in his career for York University who was named a 1989 OUA East All-Star, for the Toronto Italia (1989), London Lasers (1990, 1992), Nova Scotia Clippers
(1991), was an original member of the Montreal Impact
. In 1994, he played for the Toronto Rockets
, a team which lasted only one season in the APSL. In 1995, he signed with the Milwaukee Rampage
where he would play the next three outdoor seasons. He retired following the 1997 season, but came out of retirement to play two games with the 1998 Rampage after injuries decimated the back line.
In addition to his outdoor career, Lopez also spent several seasons playing winter indoor soccer. In 1995, he signed with the Buffalo Blizzard
of the National Professional Soccer League. He also spent the 1996-1997 NSPL season with the Toronto Shooting Stars
.
, he has played his only game on 9 March 1992 in Saint John, New Brunswick
against the USA
.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
soccer player.
Club career
The Jamaica-born defender was raised in North York, OntarioNorth York, Ontario
North York is a dissolved municipality within the current city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Geographically, it comprises the central part of the northern section of Toronto. As of the 2006 Census, it has a population of 635,370. The official 2001 census count was 608,288...
and has played in his career for York University who was named a 1989 OUA East All-Star, for the Toronto Italia (1989), London Lasers (1990, 1992), Nova Scotia Clippers
Nova Scotia Clippers
The Nova Scotia Clippers were a short-lived franchise in the old Canadian Soccer League. The Clippers record for the 1991 season was 7 wins, 7 ties, and 14 losses for 28 points. The team lost in the quarterfinals of the cup play-offs by losing two games, home and away, to North York.The team...
(1991), was an original member of the Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
. In 1994, he played for the Toronto Rockets
Toronto Rockets
The Toronto Rockets were an American Professional Soccer League soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario. They played one season, 1994.The Toronto Rockets were a continuation of the North York Rockets, a Canadian Soccer League / Canadian National Soccer League franchise and the Toronto Blizzard, a...
, a team which lasted only one season in the APSL. In 1995, he signed with the Milwaukee Rampage
Milwaukee Rampage
The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the...
where he would play the next three outdoor seasons. He retired following the 1997 season, but came out of retirement to play two games with the 1998 Rampage after injuries decimated the back line.
In addition to his outdoor career, Lopez also spent several seasons playing winter indoor soccer. In 1995, he signed with the Buffalo Blizzard
Buffalo Blizzard
The Buffalo Blizzard was an indoor soccer team based in Buffalo, New York. The team was a member of the now defunct NPSL from 1992 to 2001. From 1992-1996, the team played at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, and they moved to HSBC Arena in 1996 where they played until 2001.The team was originally...
of the National Professional Soccer League. He also spent the 1996-1997 NSPL season with the Toronto Shooting Stars
Toronto Shooting Stars
Toronto Shooting Stars were an indoor soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario that competed in the defunct NPSL. The team began play in the 1996-1997 season, with home games taking place at Maple Leaf Gardens. However, the ownership of the franchise collapsed just 3 games into its first season,...
.
International career
He was member of the Canada men's national soccer teamCanada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
, he has played his only game on 9 March 1992 in Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
against the USA
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...
.
Coaching career
Now coaching the Girls U-16 and was formerly the U12 Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club, since 2002.External links
- Career stats - National Football Teams