# Otto Orf

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**Otto E. Orf II** (born November 4, 1963) is an American retired [soccer](/source/Soccer) [goalkeeper](/source/Goalkeeper_(association_football)) who played professionally in the [United Soccer League](/source/United_Soccer_League_(1984%E2%80%9385)) and [Major Indoor Soccer League](/source/MISL_I) and [National Professional Soccer League](/source/NPSL_I). He played one game for the U.S. at the [1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship](/source/1996_FIFA_Futsal_World_Championship).

## Playing career

Orf first played soccer his sophomore year at Iroquois Central High School, trying out for goalkeeper because nobody else was interested in that position. By his senior season, he was the team MVP.[1] Orf attended [SUNY Buffalo](/source/University_at_Buffalo,_The_State_University_of_New_York) where he played both baseball and soccer. His baseball career ended with an elbow injury his sophomore season. In 1984, he left SUNY Buffalo before his senior season to turn professional with the [Buffalo Storm](/source/Buffalo_Storm) of the [United Soccer League](/source/United_Soccer_League_(1984%E2%80%9385)). The release by the Storm of their starting goalkeeper following financial difficulties brought about Orf signing on for $50 per week. In 1986, Orf signed with the [Columbus Capitals](/source/Columbus_Capitals) of the [American Indoor Soccer Association](/source/American_Indoor_Soccer_Association). After one season in Columbus, he moved to the [Fort Wayne Flames](/source/Fort_Wayne_Flames) for three seasons. He finished his Flames’ career with fifty-nine appearances and one goal.[2] In addition to playing for the Flames, Orf backstopped the [Toronto Blizzard](/source/Toronto_Blizzard_(1986%E2%80%931993)) of the [Canadian Soccer League](/source/Canadian_Soccer_League_(1987%E2%80%931992)) in 1987 and 1988. He also played in the [National Soccer League](/source/Canadian_National_Soccer_League) in 1987 with [Toronto Italia](/source/Toronto_Italia) and later with [Toronto Croatia](/source/Toronto_Croatia).[3][4] In April 1989, the [San Diego Sockers](/source/San_Diego_Sockers_(1978%E2%80%9396)) of the [Major Indoor Soccer League](/source/MISL_I) signed Orf. The AISA season had just ended and the Sockers were looking for a backup to [Victor Nogueira](/source/Victor_Nogueira) after [Zoltán Tóth](/source/Zolt%C3%A1n_T%C3%B3th_(footballer,_born_1955)) went out injured.[5] In 1989, Orf spent the summer playing for the [San Diego Nomads](/source/San_Diego_Nomads) of the [Western Soccer League](/source/Western_Soccer_League).[6] In 1990, he played one last outdoor season, this time with the [Orlando Lions](/source/Orlando_Lions) of the [American Professional Soccer League](/source/American_Professional_Soccer_League).[7] In the fall of 1989, Orf signed with the [Cleveland Crunch](/source/Cleveland_Crunch) of the MISL. In 1992, the MISL collapsed and the Crunch moved to the [National Professional Soccer League](/source/NPSL_I). In 2001, that league collapsed and the Crunch moved to the second [Major Indoor Soccer League](/source/MISL_II). In 2002, the Crunch became the Cleveland Force when it came under new team ownership. Orf played for Cleveland through all these changes in leagues and name before retiring in 2004.

## Futsal career

Orf earned eight [caps](/source/Cap_(sports)) with the [United States national futsal team](/source/United_States_national_futsal_team) between 1996 and 2000.[8] He played one game for the U.S. at the [1996 FIFA Futsal World Championship](/source/1996_FIFA_Futsal_World_Championship).

## Coaching career

In November and December 2004, Orf served as an interim coach for the Force when [Omid Namazi](/source/Omid_Namazi) was suspended for three games.

## References

1. ["They're Nuts Over Their Job : Socker Goalies Agree a Little Craziness Helps Them Survive"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-10-sp-2809-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. 10 May 1989.

1. ["Fort Wayne Flames"](http://www.enotes.com/topic/Fort_Wayne_Flames). *enotes.com*

1. ["Local Scene"](https://buffalonews.com/news/local-scene/article_b7b07787-d6e0-58b2-8ef4-bb788d98b07f.html). *The Buffalo News*. November 22, 1989. Retrieved 2020-08-10.

1. Da Costa, Norman (November 2, 1987). "Italia leads the way". *Toronto Star*. p. D8.

1. ["Sockers' Toth Has Foot Surgery; Goalkeeper Signed"](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-04-05-sp-862-story.html). *[Los Angeles Times](/source/Los_Angeles_Times)*. 5 April 1989.

1. ["1989 San Diego Nomads"](http://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1989/statswsa89.htm#SD). *a-leaguearchive.tripod.com*

1. ["1990 Orlando Lions"](http://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1990/statsasl90.htm#Orlando). *a-leaguearchive.tripod.com*

1. ["Futsal Planet: Otto Orf"](http://www.futsalplanet.com/gallery/gallery-02.asp?PerId=195). *futsalplanet.com*[dead link]

## External links

- [MISL stats](http://www.nasljerseys.com/MISL/Players/O/Orf.Otto.htm)

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