Anthony Noreiga is a

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ian footballer who was with Joe Public F.C. Noreiga joined the

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for the

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. He attended George Mason University in

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for university where he scored 4 goals, had 2 assists, and was awarded Colonial Athletic Association's defender of the year. Prior to this he attended University of Mobile. He is from South Trinidad and is the first son of Cecile & Roy Noreiga. He has been married for more than 15 years & his 1st son's name is Antonio Allen-Noreiga, 2nd son's name is Adriano Noreiga, only daughter is Sian Noreiga & his wife is Simone Allen-Noreiga. He was signed by the

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on April 8, 2006 and appeared 16 times with 518 minutes while notching one goal. He was injured in the Gold Cup Game against the United States of America in 2007. After declining an offer from Kansas City Wizards & playing with Joe Public FC he then was signed to T&Tec FC.

Sources

Anthony Noreiga
– cstv.com

References

1982 births Living people University of Mobile alumni George Mason Patriots men's soccer players Trinidad and Tobago men's footballers Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010) players USL First Division players 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup players Trinidad and Tobago men's international footballers TT Pro League players Men's association football defenders {{Trinidad-footy-bio-stub