Tony Donlic
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Tony Donlic is a former Yugoslav-American soccer forward
who spent five season in the North American Soccer League
(NASL). He also earned seven caps with the U.S. national team
in 1977.
, joined the New York Cosmos
of the NASL in 1975. However, he did not see time with the first team until 1978. In 1979, he moved to the San Diego Sockers for a single season before leaving the NASL. After retiring from professional soccer he joined the amateur club NY Croatia of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League
where he was instrumental in turning the team into a regional powerhouse.
and midfielder
. His first appearance came on September 15, 1977 in a 2-1 win over El Salvador
in San Salvador
. Over the next month, he played six more games, his last coming in a 2-1 win over China
on October 16, 1977.
He owned a bar in Budapest for several years, but currently lives in the United States
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 spent five season 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:...
(NASL). He also earned seven caps with the U.S. national 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 1977.
Club career
Donlic, a native of YugoslaviaYugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
, joined the New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
of the NASL in 1975. However, he did not see time with the first team until 1978. In 1979, he moved to the San Diego Sockers for a single season before leaving the NASL. After retiring from professional soccer he joined the amateur club NY Croatia of the Cosmopolitan Soccer League
Cosmopolitan Soccer League
The Cosmopolitan Soccer League is an amateur soccer league consisting of clubs based in and around New York City. Established in 1923, it is one of the oldest soccer leagues in the United States and has contributed greatly to the nation's soccer history...
where he was instrumental in turning the team into a regional powerhouse.
National team
In 1977, Donlic played seven games with the U.S. national team as a forwardStriker
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...
and midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. His first appearance came on September 15, 1977 in a 2-1 win over El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
in San Salvador
San Salvador
The city of San Salvador the capital and largest city of El Salvador, which has been designated a Gamma World City. Its complete name is La Ciudad de Gran San Salvador...
. Over the next month, he played six more games, his last coming in a 2-1 win over China
China national football team
The China PR national football team is the national association football team of the People's Republic of China and is governed by the Chinese Football Association...
on October 16, 1977.
He owned a bar in Budapest for several years, but currently lives in the United States