Ted Hantak
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Ted Hantak is a retired United States soccer forward
who earned three caps, scoring two goals, with the United States men's national soccer team
in 1987.
(UMSL) where he played Division II NCAA men's soccer in 1984 and 1985. An outstanding forward, Hantak scored 13 goals his freshman season. That year, UMSL lost to Seattle Pacific University
in the NCAA Division II championship semifinals. Hantak continued his scoring pace as a sophomore, bagging 17 goals. That year, however, UMSL lost to Florida International
in the second round of the tournament. Ironically, in 1984, Florida International won the championship and in 1985, Seattle Pacific won it. Hantak was All Conference in both 1984 and 1985 and a 1985 Second Team All American. He left the school after his sophomore year ranked fourth in career goals (30) and fourth in career points with 71, coming from his 30 goals and 11 assists.
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
drafted Hantak in the first round (12th overall). They cut him during the pre-seasons training camp and he moved the St. Louis Steamers
for a tryout. However, on November 4, 1986, the St. Louis Steamers
released Hantak. He then signed with the Memphis Storm
in the American Indoor Soccer Association. Over two seasons, he scored forty-five goals in forty-two games with the Storm. In the spring of 1988, he left the Storm for personal reasons. On March 3, 1988, he joined the Baltimore Blast of MISL as the team prepared for the playoffs. Hantak returned to the Storm for the 1988-1989 season, playing twenty-three games. He earned All AISA honors, placing second in the league with 21 goals and fourth with total points which came from his 21 goals and 10 assists. However, the team sent him to the Milwaukee Wave
in January 1988 as a cost cutting move. On September 14, 1989, the Chicago Power
bought his contract from the Wave. There are no indications that he played for the Power. However, he spent several years with the amateur St. Louis Kutis S.C.
before retiring in 1995.
in a June 8 3-1 loss to Egypt at the 1987 President's Cup in South Korea. With his goal, Hantak became one of the few U.S. players to score in his debut with the national team. Hantak played the next two U.S. games in the cup, a 1-0 loss to South Korea and a 1-0 victory over Thailand. Hantak scored the winning goal against Thailand, giving him 2 goals in his first 3 national team games. These would be his only goals games with the full national team. For some reason, he never played again for the senior team.
Although he never played a full international game again, Hantak played two games, not recognized by FIFA as full internationals, for the U.S. team in the 1987 Pan American Games
. He scored another two goals, both in the 3-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago
. His last game with any of the U.S. national teams came on September 5th when he came on as a 65th minute substitute for Frank Klopas
in a 4-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in an Olympic qualifier. He finished his national team career with 6 games (5 as a starter) and 4 goals.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who earned three caps, scoring two goals, with the United States men's national soccer team
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...
in 1987.
College
Hantak attended the University of Missouri–St. LouisUniversity of Missouri–St. Louis
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is one of four universities in the University of Missouri System. Established in 1963, it is the newest university in the UM System. , it is the largest university by enrollment in the St. Louis area with 16,548 students...
(UMSL) where he played Division II NCAA men's soccer in 1984 and 1985. An outstanding forward, Hantak scored 13 goals his freshman season. That year, UMSL lost to Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions, located on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, USA. It was founded in 1891 by the Oregon and Washington Conference of the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary...
in the NCAA Division II championship semifinals. Hantak continued his scoring pace as a sophomore, bagging 17 goals. That year, however, UMSL lost to Florida International
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
in the second round of the tournament. Ironically, in 1984, Florida International won the championship and in 1985, Seattle Pacific won it. Hantak was All Conference in both 1984 and 1985 and a 1985 Second Team All American. He left the school after his sophomore year ranked fourth in career goals (30) and fourth in career points with 71, coming from his 30 goals and 11 assists.
Professional
On June 2, 1986, the Dallas SidekicksDallas Sidekicks
The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams, either indoor or outdoor, in the United States, based in Dallas, Texas, and operating from 1984 until suspending operations following the 2004 season. The team was founded as a member of the original Major Indoor...
of 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...
drafted Hantak in the first round (12th overall). They cut him during the pre-seasons training camp and he moved 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 a tryout. However, on November 4, 1986, 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...
released Hantak. He then signed with the Memphis Storm
Memphis Storm
The Memphis Storm was an American soccer team based in Memphis, Tennessee which existed from 1986 to 1994 under several names in both the American Indoor Soccer Association and the USISL.-American Indoor Soccer Association:...
in the American Indoor Soccer Association. Over two seasons, he scored forty-five goals in forty-two games with the Storm. In the spring of 1988, he left the Storm for personal reasons. On March 3, 1988, he joined the Baltimore Blast of MISL as the team prepared for the playoffs. Hantak returned to the Storm for the 1988-1989 season, playing twenty-three games. He earned All AISA honors, placing second in the league with 21 goals and fourth with total points which came from his 21 goals and 10 assists. However, the team sent him to the Milwaukee Wave
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League....
in January 1988 as a cost cutting move. On September 14, 1989, the Chicago Power
Chicago Power
The Chicago Power were an indoor soccer club based in Chicago, Illinois that competed in the American Indoor Soccer Association and National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Edmonton Drillers.-Year-by-year:...
bought his contract from the Wave. There are no indications that he played for the Power. However, he spent several years with the amateur St. Louis Kutis S.C.
St. Louis Kutis S.C.
St. Louis Kutis Soccer Club, better known as St. Louis Kutis, is an amateur American soccer club in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1947 as the St. Louis Raiders, the club was known as Paul Schulte during the 1948-49 season and McMahon's during the 1949-50 season. In 1953, the team was renamed...
before retiring in 1995.
National team
In 1987, Hantak debuted with the 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...
in a June 8 3-1 loss to Egypt at the 1987 President's Cup in South Korea. With his goal, Hantak became one of the few U.S. players to score in his debut with the national team. Hantak played the next two U.S. games in the cup, a 1-0 loss to South Korea and a 1-0 victory over Thailand. Hantak scored the winning goal against Thailand, giving him 2 goals in his first 3 national team games. These would be his only goals games with the full national team. For some reason, he never played again for the senior team.
Although he never played a full international game again, Hantak played two games, not recognized by FIFA as full internationals, for the U.S. team in the 1987 Pan American Games
Football at the 1987 Pan American Games
The tenth edition of the Men's Football Tournament at the Pan American Games was held at the William Kuntz Soccer Center in Indianapolis, United States from August 9 to August 21, 1987. Twelve teams competed, with title defender Uruguay missing...
. He scored another two goals, both in the 3-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national football team
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
. His last game with any of the U.S. national teams came on September 5th when he came on as a 65th minute substitute for Frank Klopas
Frank Klopas
Fotios "Frank" Klopas is a retired Greek-American soccer forward and midfielder. Klopas is currently the Head Coach for the Chicago Fire...
in a 4-1 victory over Trinidad and Tobago in an Olympic qualifier. He finished his national team career with 6 games (5 as a starter) and 4 goals.