Mike Constantino
Michael Constantino | |
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| Born | February 5, 1969 |
| Occupation(s) | Retired soccer forward, finance professional |
| Known for | Soccer forward for U.S. national team, participant in 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship |
Michael Constantino (born February 5, 1969) is a retired American soccer forward who made one appearance for the U.S. national team and took part in the 1987 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Youth
Constantino completed his education at Friends Academy, earning recognition as a 1986 Parade Magazine High School All American. He was a member of the University of Pennsylvania men's soccer squad during 1986 and from 1988 through 1990, taking a hiatus in 1987 to represent the United States U-20 national team. Throughout his collegiate tenure, he netted thirty goals and received All Ivy League distinctions in both 1986 and 1988. In 2005, he was honored by being selected for Penn’s all-century soccer team.
National teams
In 1987, Constantino competed in the U-20 World Cup held in Chile, appearing in all three group stage matches as the U.S. team ended with a 1–2 record and did not move forward. His only senior international cap came on January 10, 1988, in a 1–0 defeat against Guatemala. Additionally, Constantino scored during the U.S. squad’s landmark 3–0 triumph over Mexico at the 1986 CONCACAF tournament in Trinidad—this victory was the first by the United States over Mexico at a World Cup stage and played a key role in securing qualification for the Chile World Cup.
Post-playing career
Constantino began working at Bear Stearns in July 1996, where he remained for twelve years before transitioning to GMAC in September 2008.