1987 Western Soccer Alliance season
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In 1987, the Alliance retained its regular season single table standings, but added a post-season playoff to determine the league champion. The San Diego NomadsSan Diego Nomads
-History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in...
won both the regular season and playoff titles.
League standings
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | OW | OL | PW | PL | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 31 |
| 2 | F.C. Seattle | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 13 | 31 |
| 4 | F.C. Portland F.C. Portland Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came... |
10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 24 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League... |
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 24 |
| 6 | California Kickers California Kickers California Kickers were a soccer club based in Hollywood, California. They joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They initially played as Hollywood Kickers before changing their name for the following season. In 1990 the team name was changed again, becoming the California Emperors when they... |
10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 23 |
Wild Card
Final
Points leaders
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Mihaljevic Joe Mihaljevic Joe Mihaljevic is a retired soccer forward. He runs a reputable year-round soccer school in Folsom, California since September 2003 and in March 2008, established the Mihaljevic Soccer Club - Top Gun, a champion competitive youth soccer club.-Youth:His father, Djuro George Mihaljevic, a native... |
F.C. Portland F.C. Portland Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came... |
7 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 | Marcelo Balboa Marcelo Balboa Marcelo Balboa is an American former soccer defender who played in the 1990s for the U.S. national team, becoming its captain. After retiring from playing, he has worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC and MLS games on HDNet and Altitude... |
San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
6 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Geoff Wall Geoff Wall Geoff Wall is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance.... |
F.C. Seattle | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | Mike Enneking Mike Enneking Mike Enneking is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance and Major Indoor Soccer League. He is currently the Vice President of Crossfire Premier Soccer Club.... |
F.C. Seattle | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 | George Pastor George Pastor George Pastor is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a prolific indoor soccer goal scorer. He also earned seven caps with the U.S. national team in 1988 and 1989.-Indoor career:... |
San Jose Earthquakes | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | John Hamel John Hamel John Hamel is a retired American soccer midfielder who played three seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, one in the American Professional Soccer League, one in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and at least one in the Major Indoor Soccer League.-Playing:Hamel grew up in Seattle where he... |
F.C. Seattle | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | John Gerrard | Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League... |
3 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Jadir Henrique | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | Steve Boardman Steve Boardman (soccer) Steve Boardman is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance, Major Indoor Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League.-Youth:Growing up, he played for the La Jolla Nomads soccer club... |
San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
2 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 | John Sissons | San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
3 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Amir Darabi | California Kickers California Kickers California Kickers were a soccer club based in Hollywood, California. They joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They initially played as Hollywood Kickers before changing their name for the following season. In 1990 the team name was changed again, becoming the California Emperors when they... |
3 | 0 | 6 |
Honors
- MVP: Brent GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
- Leading goal scorer: Joe MihaljevicJoe MihaljevicJoe Mihaljevic is a retired soccer forward. He runs a reputable year-round soccer school in Folsom, California since September 2003 and in March 2008, established the Mihaljevic Soccer Club - Top Gun, a champion competitive youth soccer club.-Youth:His father, Djuro George Mihaljevic, a native...
- Leading goalkeeper: Anton NistlAnton NistlAnton Nistl is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He was the 1989 ISAA Goalkeeper of the Year and spent three seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance and one in the American Professional Soccer League.-College:...
- First Team All League
- Goalkeeper: Anton NistlAnton NistlAnton Nistl is a retired U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He was the 1989 ISAA Goalkeeper of the Year and spent three seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance and one in the American Professional Soccer League.-College:...
- Defenders: Steve BoardmanSteve Boardman (soccer)Steve Boardman is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance, Major Indoor Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League.-Youth:Growing up, he played for the La Jolla Nomads soccer club...
, Barney BoyceBarney BoyceBarney Boyce is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance. He coached the San Jose Earthquakes in the Western Soccer Alliance.-Player:...
, Daryl GreenDaryl GreenDaryl Green is a retired U.S. soccer player who coaches youth soccer. He played four seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, one in the American Professional Soccer League and two in Major Indoor Soccer League-Youth:...
, Robbie ZippRobbie ZippRobert “Robbie, Robby, Rob or Bob” Zipp is a retired U.S. soccer player who currently serves as a youth soccer referee and is a vice-president of Costco Wholesale.... - Midfielders: Jadir Henrique, George PastorGeorge PastorGeorge Pastor is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a prolific indoor soccer goal scorer. He also earned seven caps with the U.S. national team in 1988 and 1989.-Indoor career:...
, Geoff WallGeoff WallGeoff Wall is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in the North American Soccer League, Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance.... - Forwards: Brent GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
, Tim MartinTim Martin (soccer)Tim Martin is a former American soccer defender. Over his twelve year professional career, he played with numerous teams in six leagues, winning the 1994 U.S. Open Cup with the San Francisco Greek-Americans and the 1991 American Professional Soccer League title with the San Francisco Bay...
, Joe MihaljevicJoe MihaljevicJoe Mihaljevic is a retired soccer forward. He runs a reputable year-round soccer school in Folsom, California since September 2003 and in March 2008, established the Mihaljevic Soccer Club - Top Gun, a champion competitive youth soccer club.-Youth:His father, Djuro George Mihaljevic, a native...
- Second Team All League
- Goalkeeper: Mike Lane
- Defenders: Marcelo BalboaMarcelo BalboaMarcelo Balboa is an American former soccer defender who played in the 1990s for the U.S. national team, becoming its captain. After retiring from playing, he has worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC and MLS games on HDNet and Altitude...
, Arturo VelazcoArturo VelazcoArturo Velazco is a former U.S. soccer defender. He played four seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, five in the American Professional Soccer League, at least three in the National Professional Soccer League and one in the Continental Indoor Soccer League. He also earned two caps with the U.S...
, Eric BiefeldEric BiefeldEric Biefeld is a former U.S. soccer defender. He played three seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance and one season in the American Professional Soccer League. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1986.-Youth and college:...
, Chris Wentzien - Midfielders: Steve Black, John HamelJohn HamelJohn Hamel is a retired American soccer midfielder who played three seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, one in the American Professional Soccer League, one in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and at least one in the Major Indoor Soccer League.-Playing:Hamel grew up in Seattle where he...
, Richard Torres - Forwards: Scott BenedettiScott BenedettiScott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
, John Gerard, John Sissons