Ron Atanasio is an American former professional soccer player who played as a forward.

Ron Atanasio
Personal information
Date of birth (1956-09-10) September 10, 1956 (age 68)
Place of birth Oceanside, New York, United States
Position(s) Forward
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1974–1977 Adelphi Panthers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1979 New York Cosmos 8 (1)
1979–1980 Houston Summit (indoor) 6 (0)
1980 Houston Hurricane 2 (0)
1981 Detroit Express 24 (6)
1983–1984 New York Arrows (indoor) 10 (2)
1984 Charlotte Gold ? (?)
1984 Fort Lauderdale Sun ? (?)
Total 50 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early and personal life

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Atanasio was born and grew up in Oceanside, New York, where he attended Oceanside High School.[1]

Career

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Atanasio played in the North American Soccer League for the New York Cosmos and the Houston Hurricane; in the Major Indoor Soccer League for the Houston Summit and the New York Arrows; in the American Soccer League for the Detroit Express; and in the United Soccer League for the Charlotte Gold and the Fort Lauderdale Sun.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Kellard, Joseph (2008-02-03). "The American Individualist: Seasons of Perfection". The American Individualist. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  2. ^ "NASL-Ron Atanasio". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 2023-12-14.