Altino Domingues
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Altino “Tino” Domingues (born in Coimbra
, Portugal
) is a retired Portuguese-American soccer defender
. He played professionally in the United States and earned four caps with the U.S. national team in 1976.
of the American Soccer League
(ASL). In 1976, Domingues played a single season with the Hartford Bicentennials in the North American Soccer League
. In 1977, he played for the New Jersey Americans in the ASL.
on June 24, 1976. He then played all three U.S. losses at the Mexico City Tournament in August 1976. Of his four games with the U.S., Domingues started three and came on for Werner Roth
in the 46th minute of the August 18th loss to Costa Rica
.
Coimbra
Coimbra is a city in the municipality of Coimbra in Portugal. Although it served as the nation's capital during the High Middle Ages, it is better-known for its university, the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the...
, Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
) is a retired Portuguese-American soccer defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He played professionally in the United States and earned four caps with the U.S. national team in 1976.
Club career
Domingues spent most of his club career with Newark PortugueseNewark Portuguese
The Newark Portuguese were an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The club had been around since 1922 and bought out the Kearny Celtic franchise after the 1950/51 season....
of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
(ASL). In 1976, Domingues played a single season with the Hartford Bicentennials 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 1977, he played for the New Jersey Americans in the ASL.
National team
Domingues earned his first cap in a 4-0 loss to PolandPoland 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 June 24, 1976. He then played all three U.S. losses at the Mexico City Tournament in August 1976. Of his four games with the U.S., Domingues started three and came on for Werner Roth
Werner Roth
Werner Roth may refer to:*Werner Roth , one-time coach of Karlsruher SC in the 1960s*Werner Roth , American soccer player*Werner Roth , American comic book artist...
in the 46th minute of the August 18th loss to Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
.