Dante Marini
A dynamic and speedy winger whose professional soccer career was defined by his tenure with the New England Revolution's development system.
Born 1992 (age 34)·American soccer player·Birthday: July 21·Millennials
Biography
Dante Marini carved out his soccer identity through sheer pace and direct attacking play. A product of Northeastern University, where he was a conference standout, his professional path was intimately tied to one club: Major League Soccer's New England Revolution. He didn't break directly into the first team but became a cornerstone of their USL-affiliated reserve side, the Rochester Rhinos and later the Revolution II. In the USL Championship, Marini was a constant threat on the flank, using his blistering speed to stretch defenses and create chances. While his name never became nationally prominent in MLS, he represented a crucial layer of the American soccer ecosystem—the dedicated professionals who fuel the lower tiers and development pathways, playing with a recognizable tenacity that made him a fan favorite in the clubs he called home.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Dante was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dante Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Dante's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected by the New England Revolution in the 2014 MLS Supplemental Draft.
- Was a key attacking player for the Revolution's USL affiliate, the Rochester Rhinos, helping them compete in the league.
- Named to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) All-Tournament Team in 2012 while at Northeastern University.
Did You Know?
He scored his first professional goal for the Rochester Rhinos in a 2014 match against the Charlotte Eagles.
In college, he was known for his academic work as well, being named to the CAA Academic All-Conference team.
He is the son of former professional soccer player Tony Marini.
“My game is simple: get the ball and drive at defenders.”
