Gene DuChateau
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Eugene “Gene” DuChateau (born in Queens, New York) is a former U.S. soccer goalkeeper
who spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League
. He is an assistant coach with the California Cougars
.
where he played on the men’s Division II soccer team from 1972 to 1976. In 1973, DuChateau set an Adelphi record, which still stands, for most shutouts in a season (12).http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/adel/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/pantherhighlights.pdf The next year, Adelphi won the Division II national championship
over Seattle Pacific. In 1974, DuChateau was a second team Division II All American. http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/adel/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/Honorsandawards.pdf
(NASL) drafted DuChateau in the 1976 NASL College Draft. He spent the 1976 season in Hartford followed by the 1977 season with the team, now known as the Connecticut Bicentennials
after they moved from Hartford to New Haven, Connecticut
. The team moved again between the 1977 and 1978 season, this time across country to Oakland, California
where the team was renamed the Oakland Stompers
. While DuChateau had played approximately half of his team’s games in his first two seasons, the move to Oakland brought a sharp reduction in playing time. While he found little success on the field, the move to Oakland led to his meeting his wife, Laurie, who was a Stomper’s cheerleader. When the team relocated again, this time to Edmonton, Canada, DuChateau moved to a new team, the Memphis Rogues
. However, only three games into the 1979 season, Memphis traded DuChateau to the Tulsa Roughnecks
. He spent the remainder of the 1979 and the 1980 season in Tulsa, finally regaining his spot as his team’s starting goalkeeper. The NASL ran an indoor schedule during the winter of 1980-1981. During that indoor season, the Roughnecks traded DuChateau to the Detroit Express
. At this point, DuChateau was tired of the constant moving and decided to retire from playing and move back to northern California.
, then head coach of the California Cougars
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
(MISL) hired DuChateau as an assistant coach. When the Cougars fired Dayak, they elected to retain DuChateau.
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
who spent six seasons 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:...
. He is an assistant coach with the California Cougars
California Cougars
The California Cougars are an indoor soccer team, founded in 2004. The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League , the first division of arena soccer in North America....
.
College
DuChateau attended Adelphi UniversityAdelphi University
Adelphi University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Garden City, in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is the oldest institution of higher education on Long Island. For the sixth year, Adelphi University has been named a “Best Buy” in higher education by the Fiske Guide to...
where he played on the men’s Division II soccer team from 1972 to 1976. In 1973, DuChateau set an Adelphi record, which still stands, for most shutouts in a season (12).http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/adel/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/pantherhighlights.pdf The next year, Adelphi won the Division II national championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
over Seattle Pacific. In 1974, DuChateau was a second team Division II All American. http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/adel/sports/m-soccer/auto_pdf/Honorsandawards.pdf
NASL
The Hartford Bicentennials 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) drafted DuChateau in the 1976 NASL College Draft. He spent the 1976 season in Hartford followed by the 1977 season with the team, now known as the Connecticut Bicentennials
Connecticut Bicentennials
The Hartford Bicentennials was a soccer team based out of Hartford, Connecticut that played in the North American Soccer League. The team played at Dillon Stadium....
after they moved from Hartford to New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven is the second-largest city in Connecticut and the sixth-largest in New England. According to the 2010 Census, New Haven's population increased by 5.0% between 2000 and 2010, a rate higher than that of the State of Connecticut, and higher than that of the state's five largest cities, and...
. The team moved again between the 1977 and 1978 season, this time across country to Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
where the team was renamed the Oakland Stompers
Oakland Stompers
The Oakland Stompers were a soccer team in the North American Soccer League which played the 1978 season in the NASL. The Stompers played in the Western Division of the American Conference and finished the year with a 12-18 record...
. While DuChateau had played approximately half of his team’s games in his first two seasons, the move to Oakland brought a sharp reduction in playing time. While he found little success on the field, the move to Oakland led to his meeting his wife, Laurie, who was a Stomper’s cheerleader. When the team relocated again, this time to Edmonton, Canada, DuChateau moved to a new team, the Memphis Rogues
Memphis Rogues
The Memphis Rogues were a professional soccer team in the former North American Soccer League. They operated in the 1978, 1979, and 1980 seasons and played their home games in Memphis' Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.-History:...
. However, only three games into the 1979 season, Memphis traded DuChateau to the Tulsa Roughnecks
Tulsa Roughnecks
-NASL:The Tulsa Roughnecks were a North American Soccer League team from Tulsa, Oklahoma. They played at Skelly Stadium on the campus of the University of Tulsa. The Roughnecks were a regular in the NASL playoffs, and won the NASL Soccer Bowl in 1983, defeating the Toronto Blizzard at B.C. Place...
. He spent the remainder of the 1979 and the 1980 season in Tulsa, finally regaining his spot as his team’s starting goalkeeper. The NASL ran an indoor schedule during the winter of 1980-1981. During that indoor season, the Roughnecks traded DuChateau to the Detroit Express
Detroit Express
The Detroit Express was a soccer team based in suburban Detroit that played in the now defunct North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1980. Its home field was the Pontiac Silverdome. The Express were co-owned and directed by famous English soccer pundit Jimmy Hill who was also the managing...
. At this point, DuChateau was tired of the constant moving and decided to retire from playing and move back to northern California.
Post playing career
When DuChateau arrived in California, he found a job as a salesman for Qoxhi, a football betting outfit. Although his job was in sales, he also contributed to the company’s handicapping of football games.http://www.picksfootball.com/GamePlan.aspCoaching
In 2005, Troy DayakTroy Dayak
Troy Dayak is a former American soccer player who played as central defender. He spent his entire Major League Soccer career with the San Jose Clash/Earthquakes and nearly all of his professional career playing for Bay Area teams.-San Francisco Bay Blackhawks:Dayak grew up in Walnut Creek,...
, then head coach of the California Cougars
California Cougars
The California Cougars are an indoor soccer team, founded in 2004. The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League , the first division of arena soccer in North America....
of the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
(MISL) hired DuChateau as an assistant coach. When the Cougars fired Dayak, they elected to retain DuChateau.