Robert Iarusci

Robert Iarusci (born November 8, 1954) is a former star NASL player and member of the Canadian national soccer team. In 2012 as part of the Canadian Soccer Association's centennial celebration, he was named to the all-time Canada XI men's team.

Club career A right back, Iarusci played in the National Soccer League with Toronto Italia in 1973. He would play with Italia for three seasons from 1973 till 1975. The game finished 2–2 and Canada, along with Mexico, failed to qualify for the World Cup, finishing a point shy of second place qualifier El Salvador.

International goals Scores and results list Canada's goal tally first. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 1 November 1980 Empire Stadium, Vancouver, Canada 1–0 2–1 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification 2 21 November 1981 Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino, Tegucigalpa, Honduras 2–2 2–2 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification

Post-retirement Iarusci was an inaugural member of Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame, inducted in 2000. He is currently chairman of the Toronto Azzurri Soccer Club and vice president of the North York Hearts Soccer Club. He is a co-host on Sportsnet 590's "The Soccer Show" and also a colour commentator for Toronto FC home games broadcasts/webcasts on the station.