Temoc Suarez
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Cuauhtemoc “Temoc” Suarez (born April 19, 1975 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
) was a U.S. soccer player who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer
, two in the National Professional Soccer League and five in the USL First Division
. He is the director/owner of Suarez Soccer School in Charleston, SC. He is married to Michelle and has a son, Noah.
in Charleston
where he was a Parade Magazine high school All American. In 1991, he was selected for the U.S. U-17 national team
which qualified for the 1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship
. Suarez and his team mates finished 3-0 in group play, but fell in the second round to Qatar in penalty kicks after the two teams played to a 1-1 tie. In 1993, Suarez entered UNC Chapel Hill, where he played on the Tar Heels men’s soccer team from 1993 to 1996. Suarez was the 1993 Atlantic Coast Conference
Rookie of the Year and a 1994 second team All American. He finished his four years at UNC with 47 career goals.
of the second division USISL selected Suarez in the first round (third overall) of the USISL Territorial Draft. However, the Dallas Burn of first division Major League Soccer
also chose Suarez in the first round (sixth overall) of the 1997 College Draft
. Suarez signed with the Burn. He spent three seasons with the Burn before being released following the 1999 season. In 2000, he joined the Charleston Battery
of the USL A-League for one season. That fall, he moved indoors with the Cleveland Crunch
of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). In 2001, the NPSL was renamed the Major Indoor Soccer League. He would play two season with the Crunch until it folded and became the Force in 2002. In August 2002, the Milwaukee Wave
selected Suarez the first round (ninth overall) in the MISL dispersal draft, but he chose to concentrate on his outdoor career. In 2001, Suarez left the Battery and joined the Connecticut Wolves
for one season. He then moved to the Rochester Raging Rhinos
for the 2002 and 2003 seasons and the Syracuse Salty Dogs
in 2004. He retired from playing professionally following the 2004 season.
in Summerville, SC
. In this position, Suarez will attempt to guide Pinewood
to its eighth consecutive S.C. Independent Schools AAA State Championship. In the SCISA 2011 final, Pinewood Preparatory School lost to Cardinal Newman School by a score of 3-0.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Mount Pleasant is a large affluent suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It is a member of the Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area, for statistical purpose only, as designated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget....
) was a U.S. soccer player who spent three seasons in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, two in the National Professional Soccer League and five in the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
. He is the director/owner of Suarez Soccer School in Charleston, SC. He is married to Michelle and has a son, Noah.
Youth
Suarez grew up in South Carolina, attending Bishop England High SchoolBishop England High School
Bishop England High School is the largest diocesan Catholic four-year high school in South Carolina. Until 1998, the school was located on Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston.It is now located on Daniel Island in the city of Charleston...
in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
where he was a Parade Magazine high school All American. In 1991, he was selected for the U.S. U-17 national team
1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship squads
-=Head coach: Sergio Vatta- United States:Head coach: Roy Rees:=Head coach: Zhu Guanghu* Only 17 players in China squad.-=Head coach: Reinaldo Merlo:=...
which qualified for the 1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship
1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The 1991 FIFA U-17 World Championship was held in the cities of Florence, Montecatini, Viareggio, Massa, Carrara, and Livorno in Italy between 16 August and 31 August 1991...
. Suarez and his team mates finished 3-0 in group play, but fell in the second round to Qatar in penalty kicks after the two teams played to a 1-1 tie. In 1993, Suarez entered UNC Chapel Hill, where he played on the Tar Heels men’s soccer team from 1993 to 1996. Suarez was the 1993 Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
Rookie of the Year and a 1994 second team All American. He finished his four years at UNC with 47 career goals.
Professional
In 1997, Long Island Rough RidersLong Island Rough Riders
Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its...
of the second division USISL selected Suarez in the first round (third overall) of the USISL Territorial Draft. However, the Dallas Burn of first division Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
also chose Suarez in the first round (sixth overall) of the 1997 College Draft
1997 MLS College Draft
The 1997 Major League Soccer College Draft.On February 1 and 2, 1997, Major League Soccer held its second annual college draft in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The draft was held in conjunction with the Umbro Select College All-Star Classic. The game was played on Saturday, February 1, 1997 at...
. Suarez signed with the Burn. He spent three seasons with the Burn before being released following the 1999 season. In 2000, he joined the Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL A-League for one season. That fall, he moved indoors with the Cleveland Crunch
Cleveland Crunch
The Cleveland Crunch was formed in 1989 as an expansion team in the Major Soccer League to replace the Cleveland Force, which had folded on July 22, 1988. Akron businessmen George S. Hoffman and Stuart Lichter formed an ownership group, named Al Miller general manager and former Force star Kai...
of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL). In 2001, the NPSL was renamed the Major Indoor Soccer League. He would play two season with the Crunch until it folded and became the Force in 2002. In August 2002, 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....
selected Suarez the first round (ninth overall) in the MISL dispersal draft, but he chose to concentrate on his outdoor career. In 2001, Suarez left the Battery and joined the Connecticut Wolves
Connecticut Wolves
The Connecticut Wolves were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2002. Based in New Britain, Connecticut, and playing in Veteran's Stadium, the club started in the D-3 Pro League before moving to the A-League in 1997.-History:...
for one season. He then moved to the Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
for the 2002 and 2003 seasons and the Syracuse Salty Dogs
Syracuse Salty Dogs
The Syracuse Salty Dogs were a professional men's soccer team based in Syracuse, New York. The club were a member of the USL A-League, playing only two seasons from 2003-2004. The club was owned and operated by the Syracuse Pro Sports Group and played most home games at P&C Stadium...
in 2004. He retired from playing professionally following the 2004 season.
Futsal
Suarez earned seven caps with the U.S. Futsal team between 1999 and 2000 as the team prepared for the FIFA Futsal World Cup. However, the U.S. failed to qualify.Coaching
Suarez has held a number of youth soccer coaching positions both during his playing days and since his retirement. In October 2010, Suarez was named boys varsity soccer coach at Pinewood Preparatory SchoolPinewood Preparatory School
Founded in 1952, Pinewood Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school located in Summerville, South Carolina....
in Summerville, SC
Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville is a town in the U.S. state of South Carolina situated mostly in Dorchester County with small portions in Berkeley, and Charleston counties. It is part of the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area as designated for statistical purposes by the U.S. Office...
. In this position, Suarez will attempt to guide Pinewood
Pinewood Preparatory School
Founded in 1952, Pinewood Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school located in Summerville, South Carolina....
to its eighth consecutive S.C. Independent Schools AAA State Championship. In the SCISA 2011 final, Pinewood Preparatory School lost to Cardinal Newman School by a score of 3-0.