| Fullname | Frank Cardona |
|---|---|
| Birth date | June 18, 1971 (age 55) |
| Birth place | Canada |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Collegeyears 1 | 1990–1992 |
| College 1 | Centennial Colts |
| Years 1 | 1991–1993 |
| Clubs 1 | Toronto Blizzard |
| Caps 1 | 14 |
| Goals 1 | 3 |
| Years 2 | 1994 |
| Clubs 2 | Toronto Rockets |
| Caps 2 | 12 |
| Goals 2 | 2 |
| Years 3 | 1996–1997 |
| Clubs 3 | Toronto Supra |
| Years 4 | 1996–1997 |
| Clubs 4 | Toronto Shooting Stars (indoor) |
| Caps 4 | 21 |
| Goals 4 | 8 |
| Years 5 | 2004–2005 |
| Clubs 5 | Toronto Supra |
Frank Cardona (born June 18, 1971) is a Canadian former soccer player, and currently a head coach with Hamilton United Elite.
Playing career
Cardona played at the college level with Centennial College, where he was named the Male Athlete of the Year twice in the 1990-1991, and 1991-1992 seasons and All Canadian OCAA Starting 11 In 1991.[1] He began his professional career in 1991 with Toronto Blizzard in the Canadian Soccer League and American Professional Soccer League.[2][3] In 1994, he signed with the Toronto Rockets of the American Professional Soccer League, and made his debut on July 15, 1994 in a match against Montreal Impact coming on as a substitute for Gino DiFlorio.[4] In 1996, he signed with Toronto Supra in the Canadian National Soccer League.[5] During the 1996 winter season he signed with Toronto Shooting Stars of the National Professional Soccer League.[2]
After a sabbatical he returned to Toronto Supra to compete in the Canadian Professional Soccer League in 2004, and assisted in securing the Eastern Conference title.[6][7]
Managerial career
In 2009, he served in the marketing and public relations department for Portugal FC in the Canadian Soccer League.[8] In 2011, he was appointed the director of soccer operations for SC Toronto Pro.[9] He later became involved with Hamilton United Elite as a head coach for the U17/U21 girls team.[10]
Honors
Toronto Supra
- Canadian Professional Soccer League Eastern Conference (1): 2004
References
- ^ "Male Athlete of the Year". Centennial College. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ "Frank Cardona | SoccerStats.us". 2015-10-01. Archived from the original on 2015-10-01. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ "NASL Toronto Blizzard Rosters". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ Glover, Robin. "July 15, 1994". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
- ^ "Wolves' string finally snaps". St. Catharines Standard. July 5, 1997. p. D2.
- ^ "torontosupra.com". 2002-10-09. Archived 2002-10-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
- ^ "Supra' s Danny Amaral Wins MVP". 2005-02-23. Archived February 23, 2005 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
- ^ "Portugal FC Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software". 2009-05-07. Archived May 7, 2009 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
- ^ Girard, Daniel (2010-10-23). "Toronto FC Academy designed to develop talent for the MLS club while kids continue their education and dream of a life on the pitch.". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2015-10-01.
- ^ Leo Cavalluzzo. "Hamilton United - Coaches". www.hamutd.com. Retrieved 2020-03-25.