Santino Quaranta

Last updated

Santino Quaranta
Quaranta-ajax-rfk.jpg
Quaranta playing for D.C. United
Personal information
Full name Santino Quaranta
Date of birth (1984-10-14) October 14, 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Winger, second striker
Youth career
2000–2001 IMG Soccer Academy
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2001–2006 D.C. United 62 (14)
2006–2007 Los Angeles Galaxy 18 (3)
2007 New York Red Bulls 3 (0)
2008–2011 D.C. United 97 (11)
Total180(28)
International career
2001 United States U17 3 (0)
2003 United States U20 4 (0)
2005–2009 United States 15 (1)
Managerial career
2014–2016 Baltimore Bohemians
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
Winner CONCACAF Gold Cup 2005
Runner-up CONCACAF Gold Cup 2009
Men's Soccer
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Santino Quaranta (born October 14, 1984) is an American former professional soccer player.

Contents

Career

Youth

Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state. Quaranta did not play college soccer, and instead spent time with the US U-17 national team at the IMG Soccer Academy in Bradenton, Florida, where he achieved exceptional success.

Professional

Quaranta was drafted eighth overall in the 2001 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United. At 16 years, four months, Quaranta surpassed fellow DC player Bobby Convey to become the youngest player in the history of Major League Soccer, a record which would subsequently be taken by another DC player, Freddy Adu.

Quaranta immediately excelled in MLS, registering five goals and one assist in just 16 games during the 2001 season. Unfortunately, in the subsequent three seasons, Quaranta was beset by injuries, and struggled to live up to his early promise. Although he started all eleven games that he played in during the 2002 season, Quaranta missed almost two-thirds of the season with injuries, and things did not improve in the following two seasons, where he played in just 13 games. With fitness restored, Quaranta returned to form in 2005, where he contributed 5 goals and 5 assists in 18 games played, and finished third highest at the club for goals scored that season.

Quaranta was traded to Los Angeles Galaxy from D.C. United for a partial allocation and a conditional draft pick on August 9, 2006. [1] In his first match with the Galaxy the next day, Quaranta entered as a substitute and scored the only goal of the match in a 1–0 win over Houston.

On June 30, 2007, the Galaxy traded Quaranta to the New York Red Bulls, getting a conditional fourth round pick in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft in return. After featuring in just 3 games and 47 minutes for the team, he was waived by the Red Bulls on January 3, 2008. [2]

Quaranta returned to D.C. United on March 6, 2008. He claims to have turned down larger offers from other MLS sides, but felt he still had a point to prove at D.C. [3]

His first meaningful game back with D.C. United was as a substitute in the home leg of the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup against Harbour View of Jamaica. He had two assists in the 5–0 victory. [4]

In his first regular season home game back with D.C. United on April 5, 2008, Quaranta picked up a goal and an assist. [5]

Following the 2011 season, Quaranta's option was not picked up by United, and he opted to retire. It was a very brief retirement as he quickly joined the new Premier League Soccer in India. He has claimed this is due to his salary being more than double his last MLS remuneration. [6] However, a month later, the league was canceled before the season began.

International

Quaranta has played internationally for the Under-17 and Under-20 United States national soccer teams, but while he was dominant for the U-17's, he was not able to secure a starting place on the U-20's (although he did play in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship). After coming back from injuries in 2005, Quaranta received his first cap for the senior team July 7, 2005 in a Gold Cup match against Cuba. He converted a penalty kick in the United States' shootout victory over Panama in the Gold Cup championship game. In 2009, Quaranta was named to the United States roster for that year's edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. [7] On July 8, 2009, he scored his first international goal against Honduras during a 2–0 victory in CONCACAF Gold Cup group play. [8]

Coaching

On February 19, 2014, Quaranta took over from Steve Nichols as the head coach of the Baltimore Bohemians of the US Premier Development League. The club has been on hiatus since January 2017. [9]

International goals

#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
01.July 8, 2009 RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C., United StatesFlag of Honduras.svg  Honduras
1 – 0
2 – 0

Personal

Quaranta is married and has two children: a daughter, Olivia Naomi Quaranta (2003) and a son, Valentino (2009). [10] In 2011, Quaranta and Sean Rush started the Pipeline Soccer Club, [11] a non-profit soccer club in Baltimore, MD, which both of his children played in. As of September 2022, Olivia is a member of the Loyola Greyhounds women's soccer team, [12] while Valentino followed in his father's footsteps and joined the D.C. United Academy's U-14 team. [13]

Problems with drugs

In a June 14, 2008 interview with the Washington Post , Quaranta admitted to once having an addiction to painkillers and cocaine, but after a spell in rehab, he has stopped taking both. [14] He now has a tattoo on his arm with the date that he became sober as a constant reminder of his past struggles. [15]

Honors

United States

D.C. United

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D.C. United</span> American soccer team

D.C. United is an American professional men's soccer club based in Washington, D.C. that competes in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of American soccer. Domestically, the club has won four MLS Cups, four Supporters' Shields, three U.S. Open Cups, and six Eastern Conference championships. In international competitions, the club has one CONCACAF Champions Cup title and one Copa Interamericana, the only United States team to win the latter. In terms of trophies won, it is the joint-most successful overall club in American soccer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bruce Arena</span> American soccer coach

Bruce Arena is an American soccer coach who most recently served as the head coach and sporting director of the New England Revolution.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eddie Pope</span> American soccer player

George Edward Pope is an American former soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and spent eleven years as a defender for the United States national team. He spent most of his career playing for D.C. United. Pope is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaime Moreno (footballer, born 1974)</span> Bolivian footballer (born 1974)

Jaime Moreno Morales is a Bolivian former professional footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.

Greg Vanney is an American former professional soccer player and head coach of the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brian Ching</span> American soccer player

Brian Ching is an American former professional soccer player who played for twelve years in Major League Soccer and represented the U.S. national team for eight years.

Raúl Díaz Arce is a Salvadoran former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is El Salvador's most prolific goal scorer, with 39 goals in just 68 appearances.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brad Davis (soccer)</span> American soccer player

Bradley Joseph Davis is an American former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Olsen</span> American sports executive, soccer coach, and former player

Benjamin Robert Olsen is an American sports executive, soccer coach, and former professional player who was formerly the president of Washington Spirit, a professional women's soccer club in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). He is currently the head coach of Houston Dynamo FC in Major League Soccer. Olsen is best known for his long-term association with D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS), first as a player then as a coach.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frankie Hejduk</span> American soccer player

Frank Daniel "Frankie" Hejduk is an American former soccer player who played as a wingback and midfielder. At the club level he represented the Tampa Bay Mutiny, Bayer Leverkusen, St. Gallen, Columbus Crew, and the LA Galaxy. A full international between 1996 and 2009, he won 85 caps for the United States national team and represented his nation at the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He also represented the United States at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dwayne De Rosario</span> Canadian soccer player (born 1978)

Dwayne Anthony De Rosario OOnt is a Canadian former professional soccer player, who played as a forward or as an attacking midfielder. A versatile attacker, he played for the Toronto Lynx, FSV Zwickau and Richmond Kickers early in his career. He came to prominence in the 2000s playing in Major League Soccer for the San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, Toronto FC, New York Red Bulls and D.C. United. A four-time MLS Cup champion, he also won the 2011 MLS Most Valuable Player award. He is the ninth-leading scorer in MLS history with 104 goals. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most decorated Canadian players of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dema Kovalenko</span> Ukrainian footballer

Dmytro Hennadiiovych Kovalenko is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Rimando</span> American soccer player

Nicholas Paul Rimando is an American former professional soccer player who last played as a goalkeeper for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer and the United States national team. He holds the Major League Soccer records for career wins, clean sheets, saves, and overall appearances.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Pontius (soccer)</span> American soccer player

Christopher Richard Pontius is an American former professional soccer player.

This article documents the history of D.C. United, an American soccer club based in Washington, D.C. For a general overview of the club, see D.C. United.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Luis Silva (footballer, born 1988)</span> Mexican footballer

Luis Saúl Silva López is a Mexican former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or forward.

The 2013 D.C. United season was the club's eighteenth, and their eighteenth season in Major League Soccer, the top division of American soccer. The regular season began on March 2 and concluded on October 27.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gyasi Zardes</span> American soccer player

Gyasi A. Zardes is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Austin FC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Paul Arriola</span> American soccer player

Paul Joseph Arriola is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eryk Williamson</span> American soccer player (born 1997)

Eryk Tyrek Williamson is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Portland Timbers.

References

  1. ↑ Goff, Steven. "United Trades Quaranta To Los Angeles", Washington Post, August 9, 2006, retrieved August 9, 2006.
  2. ↑ "The Sports Network – Major League Soccer (MLS)".[ permanent dead link ]
  3. ↑ "D.C. United: News: Article".
  4. ↑ "D.C. United: News: Article".
  5. ↑ "Top News, Latest headlines, Latest News, World News & U.S News - UPI.com". UPI.
  6. ↑ Goff, Steven (December 4, 2011). "Santino Quaranta retires after 11 MLS seasons". The Washington Post .
  7. ↑ "U.S. Announces Roster for 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup". www.ussoccer.com.
  8. ↑ "Santino Quaranta Brian Ching Power US Over Honduras at Gold Cup". Archived from the original on July 13, 2009. Retrieved July 9, 2009.
  9. ↑ "Santino Quaranta Named Bohs Coach" . Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  10. ↑ Connolly, Marc. "Quaranta showcasing talent for U.S. team", MLSnet.com, August 16, 2005, retrieved December 4, 2006.
  11. ↑ "History". Pipeline Soccer Club. April 26, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  12. ↑ Lee, Edward (September 13, 2022). "Like father, like daughter: Olivia Quaranta carving out own soccer career at Loyola Maryland". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  13. ↑ D.C. United [@dcunited] (September 8, 2022). "Introducing our 2022-23 @DCUYouth rosters!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ Goff, Steven. 'I Should Have Been Dead'; Drug Addiction Nearly Cost United's Quaranta His Career, and More, Washington Post, June 14, 2008, retrieved June 14, 2008
  15. ↑ "Major League Soccer: History: All-Time MLS Player Register". Archived from the original on February 20, 2007.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.