Charlie Kadupski

Who is Charlie Kadupski?

Charlie Kadupski is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the North American Soccer League, American Soccer League and United Soccer League.

Kadupski attended Mitchell College where he played soccer in 1974 and 1975. In 1975, Mitchell finished third in the NJCAA soccer championship. He is a member of the Mitchell College Athletic Hall of Fame. Kadupski then transferred to Hartwick College, playing on the men's soccer team in 1976 and 1977. In 1977, Kadupski and his teammates won the NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing. In 1978, he turned professional with the Southern California Lazers of the American Soccer League. He moved to the Cleveland Cobras for the 1979 season before signing with the San Jose Earthquakes of the North American Soccer League. He began the 1980 season with the Earthquakes before moving to the Houston Hurricane. He also played for the Pennsylvania Stoners of the American Soccer League. In February 1983, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers signed Kadupski after losing Dan Canter and Bruce Savage to Team America. He remained an unused substitute with the Strikers. He spent the 1983-1985 Major Indoor Soccer League season with the Los Angeles Lazers. In 1984 and 1985, Kadupski played for the Dallas Americans of the United Soccer League.