Orest Banach
Encyclopedia
Orest “Orri” Banach is a retired German-American soccer goalkeeper
of Ukrainian
descent who played three seasons in the North American Soccer League
and earned four caps with the U.S. national team
.
of Franklin Park, Illinois
in 1965.
of the National Soccer League of Chicago
. In 1966, he moved to Toronto Roma of the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League. After he return to the Ukrainian Lions. He then played six seasons in the North American Soccer League
, in 1968 for the Boston Beacons
, in 1969 for the Baltimore Bays
, in 1971 for the St. Louis Stars, and in 1972 for the Ukrainian Lions.
between 1969 and 1972. His first cap was a 2-0 loss to Haiti
on April 20, 1969. His second cap was another loss to Haiti on May 11, 1969. He did not play again for the national team until a 3-2 loss to Canada
on August 20, 1972. In that game, he came out in 46th minute for Mike Winters
. His last cap came nine days later, a 2-2 tie with Canada. He again came out of the game for Winter, this time in the 34th minute.
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...
of Ukrainian
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
descent who played three 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:...
and 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...
.
Youth
While born in Germany, Banach grew up in the United States. He graduated from East Leyden High SchoolEast Leyden High School
East Leyden High School is a secondary school located in Franklin Park, Illinois which educates grades 9-12.Together with West Leyden High School in Northlake, Illinois, they serve the suburban communities in Franklin Park, Northlake, Rosemont, Schiller Park, River Grove, Melrose Park and...
of Franklin Park, Illinois
Franklin Park, Illinois
Franklin Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 19,800 at the 2004 census.-Geography:Franklin Park is located at ....
in 1965.
Club
Banach played for the Ukrainian LionsUkrainian Lions
Ukrainian Lions also known as "Chicago Levy" is an American soccer club based in Chicago, Illinois. The club was founded in 1949 by Ukrainians that had been settled in the Chicago area after the second world war...
of the National Soccer League of Chicago
National Soccer League of Chicago
The National Soccer League of Chicago, formed by the merger of the Chicago Soccer League and International Soccer Football League of Chicago in 1928, is a semi-professional U.S...
. In 1966, he moved to Toronto Roma of the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League. After he return to the Ukrainian Lions. He then played 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:...
, in 1968 for the Boston Beacons
Boston Beacons
The Boston Beacons were a United States soccer team from Boston. In 1968 they were founding members of the North American Soccer League but folded after just one season. The Beacons were actually a relaunch of the United Soccer Association team Boston Rovers. They played their home games at Fenway...
, in 1969 for the Baltimore Bays
Baltimore Bays
The first Baltimore Bays were a professional soccer team based out of Baltimore, Maryland. It was one of ten charter members of the National Professional Soccer League in 1967. The team would become a part of the North American Soccer League , which was the result of a merger between the NPSL and...
, in 1971 for the St. Louis Stars, and in 1972 for the Ukrainian Lions.
National team
He also earned four caps, all World Cup qualifiers, 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 1969 and 1972. His first cap was a 2-0 loss to Haiti
Haiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
on April 20, 1969. His second cap was another loss to Haiti on May 11, 1969. He did not play again for the national team until a 3-2 loss to Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
on August 20, 1972. In that game, he came out in 46th minute for Mike Winters
Mike Winters
Michael John Winters is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1988 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He umpired in the minor leagues from 1982 to 1989 before joining the NL's regular staff in 1990...
. His last cap came nine days later, a 2-2 tie with Canada. He again came out of the game for Winter, this time in the 34th minute.