Ronil Dufrene
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Ronil Dufrene is a former U.S.-Haitian soccer player. He spent at least one season in the United Soccer League
, one in the Major Indoor Soccer League
and two in the French Ligue 2
. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team
in 1991.
, earning All American recognition in 1982. He then transferred to Florida International University
in 1983
of the United Soccer League
. He joined the Dallas Sidekicks
of Major Indoor Soccer League
as a free agent on October 3, 1984. He was injured in an automobile accident on November 17, 1984 which led to his missing several months. The team released him on April 16, 1985. In 1986, he joined Stade Reims
of Ligue 2
. Over two seasons, he played 42 league games.
in 1991. The first was a 1-0 loss to Switzerland
on February 1, 1991. Dufrene came on for Jimmy Banks
in the 71st minute. The second was another 1-0 loss, this time to Bermuda
on February 21, 1991. Mark Santel
replaced him in the 71st minute.
United Soccer League
The United Soccer League was a professional soccer league in the United States in the mid-1980s.After the demise of the second incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1983, four ASL teams founded the USL...
, one 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...
and two in the French Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. He also earned two 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...
in 1991.
College
Dufrene attended Ulster Community CollegeUlster County Community College
SUNY Ulster is a public two-year college supported by Ulster County, New York and the State University of New York. The main campus is located in Stone Ridge, New York...
, earning All American recognition in 1982. He then transferred to Florida International University
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
in 1983
Professional career
Dufrene signed with the Fort Lauderdale SunFort Lauderdale Sun
Fort Lauderdale Sun was a U.S. soccer team which played two seasons in the United Soccer League. In 1983, the team was known as the Fort Lauderdale Sun, but in 1985, changed its name to the South Florida Sun.-Origins:...
of the United Soccer League
United Soccer League
The United Soccer League was a professional soccer league in the United States in the mid-1980s.After the demise of the second incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1983, four ASL teams founded the USL...
. He joined the Dallas Sidekicks
Dallas Sidekicks
The Dallas Sidekicks were one of the longest operating professional soccer teams, either indoor or outdoor, in the United States, based in Dallas, Texas, and operating from 1984 until suspending operations following the 2004 season. The team was founded as a member of the original Major Indoor...
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...
as a free agent on October 3, 1984. He was injured in an automobile accident on November 17, 1984 which led to his missing several months. The team released him on April 16, 1985. In 1986, he joined Stade Reims
Stade Reims
Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season...
of Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. Over two seasons, he played 42 league games.
National team
Dufrene earned two 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...
in 1991. The first was a 1-0 loss to Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
on February 1, 1991. Dufrene came on for Jimmy Banks
Jimmy Banks
For the English footballer see Jimmy Banks James "Jimmy" Banks is a retired U.S. soccer defender. After a standout career at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Banks spent six seasons playing indoor soccer with the Milwaukee Wave...
in the 71st minute. The second was another 1-0 loss, this time to Bermuda
Bermuda national football team
The Bermuda national football team is the national team of Bermuda and is controlled by the Bermuda Football Association. A member of CONCACAF, it is not among its strongest teams....
on February 21, 1991. Mark Santel
Mark Santel
Mark Santel is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who is currently an assistant coach for the Saint Louis Billikiens. Santel played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and Major Soccer League. He also earned eight caps with the U.S...
replaced him in the 71st minute.