| Birth date | 14 October 1944 (age 81) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Years 1 | 1969 |
| Clubs 1 | Toronto Hellas |
| Years 2 | 1970–1971 |
| Clubs 2 | Rochester Lancers |
| Caps 2 | 24 |
| Goals 2 | 5 |
| Years 3 | 1971–1972 |
| Clubs 3 | Irapuato |
| Years 4 | 1973 |
| Clubs 4 | Cincinnati Comets |
| Years 5 | 1974 |
| Clubs 5 | Los Angeles Aztecs |
| Caps 5 | 19 |
| Goals 5 | 4 |
| Years 6 | 1975 |
| Clubs 6 | San Antonio Thunder |
| Caps 6 | 20 |
| Goals 6 | 2 |
| Years 7 | 1976 |
| Clubs 7 | Los Angeles Aztecs |
| Caps 7 | 6 |
| Goals 7 | 0 |
| Years 8 | 1976 |
| Clubs 8 | Oakland Buccaneers |
| Manageryears 1 | 1980 |
| Managerclubs 1 | United Armenians |
Luis Marotte (born October 14, 1944) is an Uruguayan former footballer who played as a midfielder.
Career
Marotte played in the National Soccer League in 1969 with Toronto Hellas.[1] The following season he played in the North American Soccer League with Rochester Lancers.[2] In his debut season he assisted Rochester in securing the double (Northern Division & Soccer Bowl), and contributed a goal in the final series against Washington Darts.[3] He re-signed with Rochester for the 1971 season, but failed to make an appearance due to contractual obligations with a Mexican club he played with.[4][5] In 1972, he played in the Primera División de México with C.D. Irapuato.[6]
In 1973, he played in the American Soccer League with Cincinnati Comets.[7] In his debut season with Cincinnati he assisted in securing the Midwest Conference title, and featured in the ASL Championship final against New York Apollo.[8] He returned to play in the NASL in 1974 to sign with Los Angeles Aztecs.[9] During his tenure with Los Angeles he assisted in clinching the Western Division title, and winning the NASL Final against Miami Toros.[10] He was also named to the NASL All-Star Second Team.[11]
For the 1975 season he signed with San Antonio Thunder.[12] After a single season in San Antonio he returned to play with Los Angeles Aztecs in 1976.[13] Midway through the 1976 season he returned to the ASL to sign with Oakland Buccaneers.[14] In 1977, he played in the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League with United Armenians.[15]
Managerial career
Marotte was the head coach for the United Armenians in the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League in 1980.[2]
References
- ^ Dineen, Patrick (July 30, 1969). "2-2 tie with Hellas: Croatian player ejected, referee met by barrage". The Globe and Mail. p. 27.
- ^ Lewis, Michael (August 24, 1980). "Champion Lancers of 1970 'were a family'". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 72.
- ^ "Lancers Win". Democrat and Chronicle. September 6, 1970. p. 46.
- ^ "NASL-Luis Marotte". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ Rickey, Jim (April 15, 1971). "Sal's Job: To Blend". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 61.
- ^ "Gori". Democrat and Chronicle. February 22, 1972. p. 31.
- ^ Richardson, Steve (June 3, 1973). "Complete' Comets Open Today". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 37.
- ^ Duschinski, Terry (September 10, 1973). "Comets' Loss: Odd Defeat In An Odd Setting". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 35.
- ^ "LA soccer team tops Rote Jr.". Bakersfield Californian. May 13, 1974. p. 22.
- ^ "Toros Toppled in OT". Miami Herald. August 26, 1974. p. 98.
- ^ "Steve Dimitry's NASL Web Page". Oocities.org. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
- ^ "Thunder has a stadium, 1st player". San Antonio Express. December 7, 1974. p. 26.
- ^ "Cosmos Win, 1-0". Los Angeles Times. April 12, 1976. p. 36.
- ^ "Buccs, Spirits play in Fremont". San Francisco Examiner. July 17, 1976. p. 30.
- ^ "GLASL season to begin". San Pedro News Pilot. September 23, 1977. p. 17.