Background
Platt, Roger was born on May 26, 1959 in New York City. Son of Frank Cheney and Judith (Van der Gracht) Platt.
Platt, Roger was born on May 26, 1959 in New York City. Son of Frank Cheney and Judith (Van der Gracht) Platt.
Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, 1982). University of San Francisco (Juris Doctor, 1987). Member of Staff, University of San Francisco Law Review.
He was the captain of the Costa Rica national football team during the 1990 FIFA World Cup held in Italy. He scored a goal against Sweden, even though he was a defender. In Costa Rica, Il Capitano (The Captain in Italian) started his career at Sagrada Familia and played for the two most popular teams, Alajuelense and Saprissa.
After his transfer to Saprissa, he reached the pinnacle of his career, becoming a star and the captain of the team as well of the national squad. He retired in 1995. As a player, he is remembered for his leadership and security on the field, and his excellent coverages of the opposing teams' strikers. Flores made his debut for Costa Rica in a March 1983 friendly match against Mexico and collected a total of 49 caps, scoring two goals.
His final international was a July 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Mexico. International goals
Scores and results list Costa Rica's goal tally first. After retiring, he went on to coach several teams in Costa Rica's First Division, as well as a minor national team.
His first job was as coach of Goicoechea in 1996, where he was replaced by Didier Castro in March 1998. He was in charge at Santa Bárbara for only 4 weeks in 2000 and also managed Herediano. In August 2009 Flores was appointed assistant at Liberia Mía.
Federal advisory board Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1995—1998. Chair sustainable development council Urban Land Institute, 2002—2005. Regional coordinator Clinton for President, 1991.
Board directors Center Watershed Planning, Silver Spring, Maryland, 1998—2000.
Married Christie Mercer, August 17, 1985. Children: Benjamin Cheney, Hilary.