Arthur "Art" or "Buzz" Demling is a former U.S. soccer defender who played in the

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and the Major Indoor Soccer League. He was a member of the U.S. soccer team at the

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. He also earned four

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with the U.S. national team between 1973 and 1975.

College

Demling grew up in

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, where he attended St. Louis University High School. After high school, he attended Michigan State University. In 1970, he was named a first team All American.

Professional

In 1973, Demling signed with the St. Louis Stars of the

(NASL). However, he lasted only one season before moving to the expansion San Jose Earthquakes. He played five seasons in California before leaving the NASL. In 1978, Demling moved to the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and signed with the Cincinnati Kids. The Kids folded at the end of the season. Demling played the 1980-1981 MISL season with the

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National and Olympic teams

Olympics

Demling was selected for the U.S. soccer team at the

. The U.S. went 0-2-1. Demling played in the third U.S. game of the tournament, a 7–0 loss to West Germany.

National team

Demling earned four

with the U.S. national team between 1973 and 1975. His first cap came on August 12, 1973, in a 1–0 victory over

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. He played one game in 1974 and two more in 1975. His last cap came on March 26, 1975, against

. Unlike his debut match, this one ended in a 7–0 loss for the U.S.USA - Details of International Matches 1970-1979

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