[1] Morrone played soccer at E. O. Smith High School, where he was All-American and State Champion in 1976 and 1977.
The U.S. finished tops in qualification but did not get to play because President Jimmy Carter boycotted the games after the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.
In May 1982 the Roughnecks traded Morrone to the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for Todd Saldana and two draft choices.
[3] Morrone played the 1982 NASL and the 1982–1983 Major Indoor Soccer League season with the Earthquakes.
He unexpectedly retired on March 5, 1984, stating he was burned out on soccer and wished to complete his business degree.