Boris Psaker (born January 25, 1955) is a Croatian former footballer who played in the National Soccer League, North American Soccer League, and the American Soccer League.

Boris Psaker
Personal information
Date of birth (1955-01-25) 25 January 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth SFR Yugoslavia
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1974 Toronto Croatia
1975 Toronto Metros-Croatia 12 (2)
1977 Toronto Croatia
1979 Windsor Croatia
1979–1980 Detroit Express 4 (0)
1981 New York Eagles
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Psaker was a product of the Dinamo Zagreb academy system. In 1970, he played abroad in the National Soccer League with Toronto Croatia from 1970 till 1974.[1] In 1974, he featured in the NSL Championship final against Toronto Homer, and contributed the winning goal for Croatia.[2] In 1975, he made the transition to the North American Soccer League by signing with Toronto Metros-Croatia.[3] He returned to Toronto Croatia for the 1977 season, and assisted in securing their spot in the NSL First division.[4]

In 1979, he played in the Southwestern Ontario Soccer League with Windsor Croatia.[5] During the off season he played indoor soccer with the Detroit Express, where he appeared in four matches.[6][7] In 1981, he played in the American Soccer League with New York Eagles.[8]

Honors

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Toronto Croatia

References

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  1. ^ Kernaghan, Jim (May 1, 1975). "Soccer club rises from ashes". Toronto Star. p. C5.
  2. ^ Waring, Ed (October 21, 1974). "White Eagles romp to Canadian title, defeat Calgary 3-1". The Globe and Mail. p. S6.
  3. ^ "NASL- Boris Psaker". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  4. ^ Wilkinson, Jeff (August 15, 1977). "Townsend apologizes for Stars' bad night". Newspapers.com. The Windsor Star. p. 17. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  5. ^ "Hellenic wins struggle". Newspapers.com. The Windsor Star. October 17, 1979. p. 28. Retrieved 2020-05-10.
  6. ^ "Boris Psaker | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2017-10-28.
  7. ^ "Express sign". Newspapers.com. Detroit Free Press. November 15, 1979. p. 86. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
  8. ^ "New York Eagles 1981 (ASL)".