Joe Malachino

American soccer player and coach

Joe MalachinoPersonal information

Place of birth|  Michigan
Position(s)|  Forward
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1995–2001|  Detroit Rockers (indoor)|  218|  (74)
1997|  Mid-Michigan Bucks|  |  (4)
1998|  Cincinnati Riverhawks|  17|  (2)
2000–2001|  Mid-Michigan Bucks|  12|  (1)
2005|  Windsor Border Stars|  8|  (0)
Managerial career
2000–2001|  Mid-Michigan Bucks(player/coach)
2008–|  Eastern Michigan Eagles (assistant coach)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Joe Malachino is a former American soccer player and currently Eastern Michigan Eagles assistant coach. He played in the National Professional Soccer League, USL A-League, USL Premier Development League, and Canadian Professional Soccer League.

## Playing career[edit]

Malachino began his professional career in 1995 in the National Professional Soccer League with Detroit Rockers. During his six-year tenure with Detroit he appeared in 218 matches, and recorded 74 goals.[1] During the summer seasons he signed with Mid-Michigan Bucks in 1997.[2] In 1997, he signed with Cincinnati Riverhawks of the USL A-League, where he appeared in 17 matches and scored two goals. In 2000, he returned to the Michigan Bucks to serve in a player/coach capacity. During his second stint with the Bucks he made history by leading the organization to its first regular season championship. He led the Bucks to playoff finals, but lost to Chicago Sockers by a score of 1-0. For his accomplishments the league awarded him the PDL Coach of the year award. In 2005, he signed with Windsor Border Stars of the Canadian Professional Soccer League.[3] He helped Windsor capture the AISL Championship during the indoor season.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Joe Malachino | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2016-04-19.
2. ^ Lodes, Kirk J. (2008-01-01). The American Soccer Guide. Kirk Lodes. ISBN 9781930852099.
3. ^ "Welcome to the BORDER STARS PRIDE website". 2005-03-06. Archived from the original on March 6, 2005. Retrieved 2016-04-19.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals