Pat Ercoli


Pat Ercoli is a Canadian former professional soccer player who currently works as President/COO and Head Coach of the Rochester Rhinos.

Career

Ercoli played club football for the Rochester Lancers and the Jacksonville Tea Men in the North American Soccer League.In 1976, he played in the National Soccer League with Toronto Italia, and the following season with Montreal Castors.He played for the Cleveland Force of the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1985 to 1986.

International career

Ercoli earned one cap for the national team in 1980.

Coaching career

After retiring as a player, Ercoli coached the Rochester Rhinos from 1996 to 2004. On 29 October 2009 he returned to Rochester Rhinos and was appointed as the General Manager. Following a 1-6-1 start to the Rhinos' 2013 season, on May 19 Ercoli was named Head Coach, replacing Jesse Myers.