Marine Cano
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Marine Cano is a retired American professional soccer goalkeeper
who played in the North American Soccer League
, Major Indoor Soccer League
, American Soccer League
and Western Soccer Alliance.
In 1976, Cano signed with the Los Angeles Skyhawks
of the American Soccer League
. There, he was the backup to Brian Parkinson
for the ASL champions. In 1978, he moved to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League
. In 1979, he returned to the ASL with the California Sunshine
. In 1980, he played for the Cleveland Cobras
in the ASL. That fall, he signed with the Cleveland Force in the Major Indoor Soccer League
. In 1985, he played for the independent Los Angeles United. In 1986, he moved to the Los Angeles Heat
of the Western Soccer Alliance. He played for the Heat as a backup to David Vanole
in 1987, then left the league. In 1990, he returned to the Heat, now playing in the American Professional Soccer League
. He permanently retired from playing following that season.
in the Western Soccer Alliance. In 1993, he moved to UC Irvine as the women's soccer team. He resigned on December 31, 2005 having compiled a 111-94-27 in his twelve seasons as coach. He then moved to Soka University where he coaches today. He has also been goalkeeping coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy
. He is director of "Mr. Soccer" youth Soccer camps.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who played 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:...
, 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...
, American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
and Western Soccer Alliance.
Player
Cano attended California State University Dominguez Hills where he received a bachelor's degree in Physical Education.In 1976, Cano signed with the Los Angeles Skyhawks
Los Angeles Skyhawks
The Los Angeles Skyhawks was a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. Founded as part of the American Soccer League's expansion to the west coast in 1976, they were the first professional sports team to be based in the San Fernando...
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. There, he was the backup to Brian Parkinson
Brian Parkinson
Brian Parkinson is a retired English professional goalkeeper who played five seasons in the American Soccer League.Parkinson began his football career with Everton F.C., . In 1976, he moved to the Los Angeles Skyhawks where he had the lowest goals against average among American Soccer League...
for the ASL champions. In 1978, he moved to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of 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:...
. In 1979, he returned to the ASL with the California Sunshine
California Sunshine (soccer)
The California Sunshine was an American soccer club based in Fountain Valley, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team was owned by Dr. Robert Everakes and his wife Alexandra, who was the general manager...
. In 1980, he played for the Cleveland Cobras
Cleveland Cobras
The Cleveland Stars were an American soccer club based in Cleveland, Ohio and a member of the American Soccer League in 1972-73. Before the 1974 season, the name was changed to the Cleveland Cobras. The Stars' colors were blue and white...
in the ASL. That fall, he signed with the Cleveland Force 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...
. In 1985, he played for the independent Los Angeles United. In 1986, he moved to the Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League...
of the Western Soccer Alliance. He played for the Heat as a backup to David Vanole
David Vanole
David Charles Vanole was an American soccer goalkeeper and coach. He spent his professional career in the Western Soccer Alliance and its successor league, the American Professional Soccer League. He also earned 14 caps with the U.S...
in 1987, then left the league. In 1990, he returned to the Heat, now playing in the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States and Canada. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League...
. He permanently retired from playing following that season.
Coach
Even before retiring from playing in 1990, Cano had has an extenive coaching career. In 1984, Cano became the head coach of the Cal State Dominguez Hills women’s soccer team. He led them to the NCAA Division II national championship in 1991. In 1987, he served as the head coach for the Los Angeles HeatLos Angeles Heat
Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League...
in the Western Soccer Alliance. In 1993, he moved to UC Irvine as the women's soccer team. He resigned on December 31, 2005 having compiled a 111-94-27 in his twelve seasons as coach. He then moved to Soka University where he coaches today. He has also been goalkeeping coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
. He is director of "Mr. Soccer" youth Soccer camps.