Rote Jr, Kyle

Position: Forward
Date of Birth: 12/25/1950
Height: 0' 0"   Weight: 0 lbs
College Experience: University of the South
Caps: 6

The face of American professional soccer in the 1970's, Kyle Rote, Jr. was the first field player to emerge as a media star, in part due to his multiple wins on the ABC Superstars series. Even with his mainstream appeal, he was never a regular on the National Team, earning just five caps over two years.

Rote is currently a pro sports agent. He was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on the Veteran's Ballot in 2010.

National Team Highlights
1975: Ended his National Team career  against Italy on Apr. 2nd.
1973: Made his debut against Bermuda on Sept. 9th 

Professional Highlights
1983-84: Player/coach of the Major Indoor Soccer League's Memphis Americans. Retired when the team relocated to Las Vegas for the 84-85 season.
1979: Traded to the Houston Hurricane and retiring from  outdoor soccer at the end of the season.
1974-78: five years with the Dallas  Tornado, making the playoffs in '74, '76, and '77.
1973: Drafted by the Dallas Tornado and named rookie of the year after leading the NASL in points. Honorable mention for the '73 All-Star team.

Youth and College: Played football at Oklahoma State before transferring to the University of the South where he played soccer. Father played in the National Football League.