Buzz Demling
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Arthur "Art" or "Buzz" Demling is a former U.S. soccer defender
who played in the North American Soccer League
and the Major Indoor Soccer League
. He was a member of the U.S. soccer team
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team
between 1973 and 1974.
where he attended St. Louis University High School. After high school, he attended Michigan State University
. In 1970, he was named a first team All American
.
(NASL). However, he lasted only one season before moving to the expansion San Jose Earthquakes
. He played five season in California before leaving the NASL. In 1978, Demling left the NASL to sign with the Cincinnati Kids
of Major Indoor Soccer League
(MISL). The Kids folded at the end of the season. Demling played the 1980-1981 MISL season with the San Francisco Fog
.
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
. The U.S. went 0-2-1. Demling played in the third U.S. game of the tournament, a 10-0 loss to Italy.
between 1973 and 1975. His first cap came on August 12, 1973 in a 1-0 victory over Poland
. He played one game in 1974 and two more in 1975. His last cap came on March 26, 1975, against Poland
. Unlike his debut match, this one ended in a 7-0 loss for the U.S.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
who played in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
and the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
. He was a member of the U.S. soccer team
United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 400 competitors, 316 men and 84 women, took part in 185 events in 21 sports.-Medalists:...
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
between 1973 and 1974.
College
Demling grew up in St. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
where he attended St. Louis University High School. After high school, he attended Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
. In 1970, he was named a first team All American
Division I First-Team All-American (soccer)
The Division I First-Team All-Americans are the best eleven U.S. college soccer players as selected by the NCAA.-1970–1983:From 1970 to 1983 the NCAA only named defenders and forwards in addition to one goalkeeper.-1983–present:...
.
Professional
In 1973, Demling signed with the St. Louis Stars of the North American Soccer LeagueNorth American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
(NASL). However, he lasted only one season before moving to the expansion San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Earthquakes (NASL)
San Jose Earthquakes was a professional soccer club that played from 1974 to 1984. The team began as an expansion franchise in the North American Soccer League. From 1983 to 1984, the team was known as the Golden Bay Earthquakes...
. He played five season in California before leaving the NASL. In 1978, Demling left the NASL to sign with the Cincinnati Kids
Cincinnati Kids
The Cincinnati Kids were a soccer team based out of Cincinnati that played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League. They played only in the 1978-79 MISL season and were partially owned by Pete Rose. Their home arena was Riverfront Coliseum....
of Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
(MISL). The Kids folded at the end of the season. Demling played the 1980-1981 MISL season with the San Francisco Fog
San Francisco Fog (MISL)
The San Francisco Fog was a Major Indoor Soccer League franchise which existed for only one season, 1980-1981.-History:The Fog, which played their home games at the Cow Palace, finished their single season of existence at 11-29...
.
Olympics
Demling was selected for the U.S. soccer teamUnited States at the 1972 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. 400 competitors, 316 men and 84 women, took part in 185 events in 21 sports.-Medalists:...
at the 1972 Summer Olympics
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
. The U.S. went 0-2-1. Demling played in the third U.S. game of the tournament, a 10-0 loss to Italy.
National team
Demling earned four caps with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
between 1973 and 1975. His first cap came on August 12, 1973 in a 1-0 victory over Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
. He played one game in 1974 and two more in 1975. His last cap came on March 26, 1975, against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
. Unlike his debut match, this one ended in a 7-0 loss for the U.S.