Luis Marotte (born October 14, 1944) is an Uruguayan former footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1944-10-14) 14 October 1944 (age 77) | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969 | Toronto Hellas | ||
| 1970–1971 | Rochester Lancers | 24 | (5) |
| 1971–1972 | Irapuato | ||
| 1973 | Cincinnati Comets | ||
| 1974 | Los Angeles Aztecs | 19 | (4) |
| 1975 | San Antonio Thunder | 20 | (2) |
| 1976 | Los Angeles Aztecs | 6 | (0) |
| 1976 | Oakland Buccaneers | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1980 | United Armenians | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marotte played in the National Soccer League in 1969 with Toronto Hellas.[1] The following season he played in the North American Soccer League with Rochester Lancers.[2] In his debut season he assisted Rochester in securing the double (Northern Division & Soccer Bowl), and contributed a goal in the final series against Washington Darts.[3] He re-signed with Rochester for the 1971 season, but failed to make an appearance due to contractual obligations with a Mexican club he played with.[4][5] In 1972, he played in the Primera División de México with C.D. Irapuato.[6]
In 1973, he played in the American Soccer League with Cincinnati Comets.[7] In his debut season with Cincinnati he assisted in securing the Midwest Conference title, and featured in the ASL Championship final against New York Apollo.[8] He returned to play in the NASL in 1974 to sign with Los Angeles Aztecs.[9] During his tenure with Los Angeles he assisted in clinching the Western Division title, and winning the NASL Final against Miami Toros.[10] He was also named to the NASL All-Star Second Team.[11]
For the 1975 season he signed with San Antonio Thunder.[12] After a single season in San Antonio he returned to play with Los Angeles Aztecs in 1976.[13] Midway through the 1976 season he returned to the ASL to sign with Oakland Buccaneers.[14] In 1977, he played in the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League with United Armenians.[15]
Marotte was the head coach for the United Armenians in the Greater Los Angeles Soccer League in 1980.[2]
1974 NASL All-Stars | |
|---|---|
| First Team | |
| Second Team | |
| Honorable Mention | |