Mark Liveric
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Mirko “Mark” Liveric is a retired Yugoslavian-American soccer forward
who spent eight years in the North American Soccer League
and seven in the Major Indoor Soccer League
. He also earned sixteen caps
, scoring three goals, with the U.S. national team.
in the North American Soccer League
(NASL). He spent the 1974 and 1975 seasons with the Cosmos. On January 31, 1976, the Cosmos traded Liveric to the San Jose Earthquakes for cash. Liveric’s one full season with the Earthquakes was his most productive. He scored ten goals in twenty games, adding nine assists. This led to his selection as a 1976 Honorable Mention NASL All Star. While Liveric began the 1977 season with the Earthquakes, the team traded him to the Washington Diplomats
after only two games. He then appeared in fifteen games, scoring only two goals with the Dips before moving back California to the Oakland Stompers
during the off season. The Stompers only lasted one season before folding and Liveric found himself with the Edmonton Drillers at the beginning of the 1979 season, only to be traded back to the New York Cosmos
after only five games. He spent the 1980 season in New York before the Cosmos traded him, for a second time, to the San Jose Earthquakes.
(MISL). He returned to the NASL for one last outdoor season in 1981 with the Earthquakes. In 1981, Liveric joined the New York Arrows
(MISL) and spent the next three seasons with them. During the 1983-1984 quarterfinal playoff season with the Blast, Liveric was part of a brawl between the two teams. As a result, the league suspended him for two playoff games and five regular season games.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D07EFD71138F93AA35756C0A962948260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print However, in July 1984, the Arrows sold Liveric to Kansas City Comets
after the Arrows went bankrupt.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A03EEDA1139F93AA25754C0A962948260 As a result, Liveric sat out the first five games with the Comets in order to serve his suspension. Liveric played the next nine games then was suspended by his coach. On January 4, 1985, the Comets sold Liveric to the New York Cosmos
.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C00E5DC1F38F937A35752C0A963948260 After the Cosmos folded during the 1984-1985 season, the Cosmos released Liveric and he signed with the Pittsburgh Spirit
in March 1985. He played out the season with the Spirit.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A05E1D61139F93AA35750C0A963948260 In 1986, Liveric joined the New York Express
(MISL). However, the Express made it only to the All Star break before folding.
between 1973 and 1980, scoring three goals. His first game came in a 1-0 loss to Poland
on August 3, 1973. He scored his first goal two days later as the U.S. defeated Canada 2-0. His last game came in a 2-1 loss to Canada in a November 1, 1980 World Cup Qualifier. Liveric came off for Steve Moyers
in the 76th minute.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who spent eight years 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 seven in 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 also earned sixteen caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
, scoring three goals, with the U.S. national team.
NASL
Liveric, a native of Yugoslavia, began his U.S. soccer career with the New York CosmosNew York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
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:...
(NASL). He spent the 1974 and 1975 seasons with the Cosmos. On January 31, 1976, the Cosmos traded Liveric to the San Jose Earthquakes for cash. Liveric’s one full season with the Earthquakes was his most productive. He scored ten goals in twenty games, adding nine assists. This led to his selection as a 1976 Honorable Mention NASL All Star. While Liveric began the 1977 season with the Earthquakes, the team traded him to the Washington Diplomats
Washington Diplomats
The Washington Diplomats were an American soccer club based in Washington, D.C.. Throughout their existence, the club played their home games at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium...
after only two games. He then appeared in fifteen games, scoring only two goals with the Dips before moving back California to 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...
during the off season. The Stompers only lasted one season before folding and Liveric found himself with the Edmonton Drillers at the beginning of the 1979 season, only to be traded back to the New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
after only five games. He spent the 1980 season in New York before the Cosmos traded him, for a second time, to the San Jose Earthquakes.
MISL
In 1980, Liveric joined the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer LeagueMajor 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). He returned to the NASL for one last outdoor season in 1981 with the Earthquakes. In 1981, Liveric joined the New York Arrows
New York Arrows
The New York Arrows was an indoor soccer team that played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1978 to 1984. They won the first four MISL championships.-Preparing for the first season:...
(MISL) and spent the next three seasons with them. During the 1983-1984 quarterfinal playoff season with the Blast, Liveric was part of a brawl between the two teams. As a result, the league suspended him for two playoff games and five regular season games.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D07EFD71138F93AA35756C0A962948260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print However, in July 1984, the Arrows sold Liveric to Kansas City Comets
Kansas City Comets
The Kansas City Comets were a professional indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. They played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979–1991, when they folded...
after the Arrows went bankrupt.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A03EEDA1139F93AA25754C0A962948260 As a result, Liveric sat out the first five games with the Comets in order to serve his suspension. Liveric played the next nine games then was suspended by his coach. On January 4, 1985, the Comets sold Liveric to the New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C00E5DC1F38F937A35752C0A963948260 After the Cosmos folded during the 1984-1985 season, the Cosmos released Liveric and he signed with the Pittsburgh Spirit
Pittsburgh Spirit
Pittsburgh Spirit were an indoor soccer team based out of Pittsburgh and were one of the original six teams that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League...
in March 1985. He played out the season with the Spirit.http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A05E1D61139F93AA35750C0A963948260 In 1986, Liveric joined the New York Express
New York Express
This article is about the former indoor soccer team.The New York Express were a soccer team based out of Uniondale, New York that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League. They played only one season, the 1986-1987 season. Their home arena was Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum...
(MISL). However, the Express made it only to the All Star break before folding.
National team
Liveric earned sixteen 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 1980, scoring three goals. His first game came in a 1-0 loss to 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...
on August 3, 1973. He scored his first goal two days later as the U.S. defeated Canada 2-0. His last game came in a 2-1 loss to Canada in a November 1, 1980 World Cup Qualifier. Liveric came off for Steve Moyers
Steve Moyers
Steve Moyers is a retired soccer forward from the United States, who was a member of the American squad that competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California...
in the 76th minute.