Kim Røntved

Kim Røntved (born May 9, 1960 in Copenhagen), known as "the Rocket", is a Danish former professional football (soccer) player and head coach. A 17-time all-star in various leagues, and a fan favorite with the Wichita Wings, he was inducted into the Indoor Soccer Hall of Fame in February 2014.[1][2]

The younger brother of Per Røntved, Kim started his career in Brønshøj BK[3] before turning out for Randers FC. In 1980, the Wichita Wings of the Major Indoor Soccer League purchased Røntved's contract. He spent seven seasons in Wichita. In 1982, he played outdoor soccer with the Tulsa Roughnecks of the North American Soccer League. In 1983, he played for the Dallas Americans of the American Soccer League.[4] In 1987, financial difficulties led the Wings to release Røntved and several other veteran players. On July 8, 1987, he signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Comets.[5] When the Comets folded in the summer of 1991, Rontved became a free agent. In September 1991, he signed as a player-assistant coach with the Wings.[6] He was the 1993 NPSL Defender of the Year.[7] On July 5, 1992, he signed with the Colorado Foxes of the American Professional Soccer League.[8][9] In 1992, the Wichita Wings moved to the National Professional Soccer League. In 1998, the Wings came under new ownership and they released Rontved, who then signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Attack.[10][11]

Røntved served as the head coach of the Missouri Comets from August 16, 2010, to August 29, 2013. In October 2014, he was named Director of Operations for the Wichita B-52s; two months later, he became head coach. On February 8, 2015, he and Missouri Comets head coach Vlatko Andonovski came out of retirement to play against each other in a regular season game.