Frank Jonke
Encyclopedia
Frank Jonke is a Canadian
soccer player and who currently plays with FC Inter Turku in Finland.
academy, playing for the U19 Toronto Lynx in the Dallas Cup
. In his high school years he attended St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School
. Was team captain his junior and senior seasons, leading the team in goals both seasons. Jonke earned a scholarship to attend Notre Dame College
, finishing the season as top scorer in the American Mideast Conference with 25 goals. Earning NAIA Honorable Mention All-America Honors, being named to the All-American Mideast Conference first team, also named to the All-Region IX team. And was awarded the Newcomer of the Year by his teammates.
Jonke was transferred to the University of Louisville
in 2005, during his junior year he started in 15 matches, led the team with seven goals on the season, and earned second team All-Big East honors. In his sophomore season he started in 17 games for the Cardinals, and led the team in goals scored with six goals.
On February 28, 2007 Jonke was signed by the Toronto Lynx for the 2007 PDL season
, along with other Toronto Lynx academy graduates. He made his Lynx debut on May 12, 2007 against the West Michigan Edge
in a 3-0 defeat at home. Unfortunately for Jonke, he was largely confined to the bench for most of the season, only appearing in 2 matches. He helped the Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missing a playoff berth by six points.
for the 2008 CSL season. He made his debut on May 19, 2008 in a two goal draw against the Serbian White Eagles
at home. Jonke scored his first goal in a 4-0 victory over London City
at home. After scoring his first goal of the season Jonke continued his fine form by scoring 7 goals in a five consecutive matches. He also helped the Shooters achieve a 5 game undefeated streak. His performance was noticed by scouts sent by FF Jaro
soon after he was given a trial and successfully signed a contract with the Finnish club. Despite his short tenure in Vaughan Jonke managed to lead the team in goals before being transferred.
, in order to gain more sufficient playing time. Jonke immediately impressed where he recorded 8 goals in only four appearances. Once his loan was complete Jonke was released from his contract with Jaro. In 2009 he was signed by AC Oulu
of the Ykkönen
. Jonke made his debut for Oulu on April 25, 2009 where he scored the goal that tied the match 1-1 against FC Hämeenlinna
. Jonke dominated the season by recording nine goals, and helped lead Oulu win promotion to the Veikkausliiga
by finishing first in the standings. On 13 September 2010 he scored four goals against FC Honka
.
In June 2011 he was signed by FC Inter Turku.
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 and who currently plays with FC Inter Turku in Finland.
Playing career
Jonke was a product of the Toronto LynxToronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
academy, playing for the U19 Toronto Lynx in the Dallas Cup
Dallas Cup
The Dallas Cup is an international football tournament for invited youth teams, held annually in Dallas, Texas. It was first held in 1980. The current champion is Cruzeiro...
. In his high school years he attended St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School
St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School
St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School is a Catholic secondary school located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school is part of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and serves about 800 students in grades 9 to 12.- History :...
. Was team captain his junior and senior seasons, leading the team in goals both seasons. Jonke earned a scholarship to attend Notre Dame College
Notre Dame College
Notre Dame College, also known as Notre Dame College of Ohio or simply NDC, is a Catholic, coeducational, liberal arts college in South Euclid, Ohio, USA. Established in 1922 as a women's college it has been coeducational since January 2001...
, finishing the season as top scorer in the American Mideast Conference with 25 goals. Earning NAIA Honorable Mention All-America Honors, being named to the All-American Mideast Conference first team, also named to the All-Region IX team. And was awarded the Newcomer of the Year by his teammates.
Jonke was transferred to the University of Louisville
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. When founded in 1798, it was the first city-owned public university in the United States and one of the first universities chartered west of the Allegheny Mountains. The university is mandated by the Kentucky General...
in 2005, during his junior year he started in 15 matches, led the team with seven goals on the season, and earned second team All-Big East honors. In his sophomore season he started in 17 games for the Cardinals, and led the team in goals scored with six goals.
On February 28, 2007 Jonke was signed by the Toronto Lynx for the 2007 PDL season
2007 PDL Season
The 2007 USL Premier Development League season was the 13th season of the PDL. The season started on April 28, 2007. The regular season ended on July 25, 2007....
, along with other Toronto Lynx academy graduates. He made his Lynx debut on May 12, 2007 against the West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge
West Michigan Edge was an American soccer team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played...
in a 3-0 defeat at home. Unfortunately for Jonke, he was largely confined to the bench for most of the season, only appearing in 2 matches. He helped the Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missing a playoff berth by six points.
Italia Shooters
The following year Jonke transferred to the Italia ShootersItalia Shooters
York Region Shooters are a Canadian soccer team, founded in 1998. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League, the third tier of soccer in the Canadian soccer pyramid and the largest domestic pro league in Canada....
for the 2008 CSL season. He made his debut on May 19, 2008 in a two goal draw against the Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles
Serbian White Eagles Football Club is a Canadian soccer team. The team is a member of the Canadian Soccer League....
at home. Jonke scored his first goal in a 4-0 victory over London City
London City (soccer club)
London City is a Canadian soccer team founded in 1973. The team is currently a member of the Canadian Soccer League. The team plays home games out of Cove Road Stadium in the city of London, Ontario...
at home. After scoring his first goal of the season Jonke continued his fine form by scoring 7 goals in a five consecutive matches. He also helped the Shooters achieve a 5 game undefeated streak. His performance was noticed by scouts sent by FF Jaro
FF Jaro
FF Jaro is a Finnish football club, based in the bilingual town of Jakobstad. It currently plays in the Finnish Premier League Veikkausliiga...
soon after he was given a trial and successfully signed a contract with the Finnish club. Despite his short tenure in Vaughan Jonke managed to lead the team in goals before being transferred.
Finland
Once his transfer was completed Jonke failed to feature in a match for Jaro. He was subsequently later loaned out to Jakobstads BollklubbJakobstads Bollklubb
Jakobstads Bollklubb, also known as JBK, is a Finnish soccer team from Pietarsaari that is currently playing in Group C of the Kakkonen League, a third tier soccer league in Finland. The club's home venue is at Länsikenttä and the Head Coach is Stefan Kula.-History:The club was founded at a...
, in order to gain more sufficient playing time. Jonke immediately impressed where he recorded 8 goals in only four appearances. Once his loan was complete Jonke was released from his contract with Jaro. In 2009 he was signed by AC Oulu
AC Oulu
AC Oulu is a Finnish football club, based in Oulu. The club's coach is Juha Malinen, and it plays its home matches at Raatin Stadion.-History :...
of the Ykkönen
Ykkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
. Jonke made his debut for Oulu on April 25, 2009 where he scored the goal that tied the match 1-1 against FC Hämeenlinna
FC Hämeenlinna
FC Hämeenlinna is a Finnish football club, based in Hämeenlinna. It currently plays in the Finnish First Division . The club's manager is Teuvo Palkki, and it plays its home matches at Kaurialan Kenttä.The team was formed in 1991....
. Jonke dominated the season by recording nine goals, and helped lead Oulu win promotion to the Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga
Veikkausliiga is the premier division of Finnish football, comprising the top 12 clubs of the country. Veikkausliiga is currently ranked as the 28th best league in Europe. Its main sponsor is the Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus, hence the league's name...
by finishing first in the standings. On 13 September 2010 he scored four goals against FC Honka
FC Honka
FC Honka is a Finnish football club, based in Tapiola, Espoo. It was promoted into the Finnish premier division , for the first time in its history, at the end of the 2005 season. The club's manager is Mika Lehkosuo, and it plays its home matches at Tapiolan urheilupuisto...
.
In June 2011 he was signed by FC Inter Turku.