John Peter Traina is a retired American soccer player who spent most of his career playing in the St. Louis, Missouri leagues from 1950 to 1960.

Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Traina joined the SECO Boys Club.

In 1960, he played his last season, winning the league and National Amateur Cup titles.

[3] Traina earned his first cap with the U.S. national team in a 6–0 loss to Mexico in an April 7, 1957 World Cup qualifier.

In November 1960, he played in two World Cup qualifiers, a 3–3 tie and a 3–0 loss, both to Mexico.