American Professional Soccer League
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The American Professional Soccer League is a former professional men's soccer league which featured teams from both the United States
and Canada
. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League
. It was formed in 1990
by the merger of the third American Soccer League
with the Western Soccer League
. Between 1990
and 1995
it was the de facto
top professional soccer league in the United States. After 1993
it was also the top league in the Canadian soccer pyramid
. However it was never officially granted Level 1/Division 1 status on the United States soccer pyramid because, at the time, FIFA
would not give this status to leagues that crossed national borders. In 1993 it applied for the vacant Level 1/Division 1 role but lost out to Major League Soccer
. For its final two seasons, 1995
and 1996
, the APSL changed its name to the A-League. It was subsequently absorbed by the emerging United Soccer Leagues
organization. The USL retained the A-League name until 2004
when it became the USL First Division
.
defeated San Diego Nomads
, the winners of the Western Soccer League
in a play-off game and as a result were declared United States soccer champions. In 1990
the two leagues merged as the American Professional Soccer League. However during its inaugural season, in order to avoid high travel expenses, the APSL remained essentially two separate leagues. The ASL became the American Soccer Conference and featured teams from the East Coast
, while the WSL became the Western Soccer Conference and featured teams from the West Coast. Teams only played other teams from within the same conference and it was not until the title decider, between Maryland Bays
and San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
that teams from the two different conferences actually met in a competitive game. Throughout its existence the league would struggle financially and it’s roster of teams quickly dropped from 22 in 1990 to just 5 in 1992
. However in 1993
the league received a lifeline when following the demise of the Canadian Soccer League, three former CSL clubs - Vancouver 86ers, Montreal Impact
and Toronto Blizzard
- joined the APSL.
As part of the conditions for been awarded the 1994 FIFA World Cup
, the United States Soccer Federation
had agreed to launch a new Level 1/Division 1 professional league. In December 1993, together with League One America and Major League Soccer
, the APSL was one of three proposals that was put before the USSF national board of directors. At the time the APSL was the only candidate who were actually operating as a league. It featured several established clubs and its roster of players included several members of the United States men's national soccer team
. Despite this they lost out to the MLS. This decision was effectively the beginning of the end for the APSL and it subsequently went into decline. Despite rebranding itself as the A-League , it faced increasing competition on two fronts. The USISL, later to become the United Soccer Leagues
, had initially confined itself to organising regional leagues. However by 1995 it began organising on a national level. By 1996 the MLS was also up and running and a number of top A-League players left to join it. In 1996 the A-League and the USISL Select League
agreed to merge. Six of the seven remaining A-League teams - Montreal Impact
, Colorado Foxes
, Seattle Sounders
, Rochester Raging Rhinos
, Vancouver 86ers and Atlanta Ruckus - and two planned A-League expansion teams Toronto Lynx
and Hershey Wildcats
effectively joined the USISL Select League. However the new league retained the A-League name.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It was the first outdoor soccer league to feature teams from throughout the United States since the demise of the original North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
. It was formed in 1990
1990 American Professional Soccer League season
Overview of the 1990 American Professional Soccer League season. Although the Western Soccer League and the American Soccer League merged to form the American Professional Soccer League in 1990, the two leagues remained essentially independent leagues, linked by name alone. During this season,...
by the merger of the third American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
with the Western Soccer League
Western Soccer League
Western Soccer Alliance was a professional soccer league featuring teams from the West Coast of the United States and Western Canada. The league began in 1985 as the Western Alliance Challenge Series. In 1986, it became the Western Soccer Alliance...
. Between 1990
1990 American Professional Soccer League season
Overview of the 1990 American Professional Soccer League season. Although the Western Soccer League and the American Soccer League merged to form the American Professional Soccer League in 1990, the two leagues remained essentially independent leagues, linked by name alone. During this season,...
and 1995
1995 A-League
-Overview:In 1995, the American Professional Soccer League, which was the de facto U.S. second division, changed its name to the A-League. The league had ended its 1994 season seven teams and intended to expand to ten for the 1995 season. These plans were stymied when the Fort Lauderdale...
it was the de facto
De facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
top professional soccer league in the United States. After 1993
1993 American Professional Soccer League season
-History:In 1993, the league added three teams from Canada. The Canadian Soccer League had collapsed at the end of the 1992 season and the Vancouver 86ers, Toronto Blizzard and Montreal Impact moved to the APSL. Vancouver topped the regular season standings, but fell in the playoff semifinals to...
it was also the top league in the Canadian soccer pyramid
Canadian soccer pyramid
The Canadian soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in Canada. The governing body of soccer in the country is the Canadian Soccer Association , which oversees the system and domestic cups but does not operate any of its component leagues...
. However it was never officially granted Level 1/Division 1 status on the United States soccer pyramid because, at the time, FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
would not give this status to leagues that crossed national borders. In 1993 it applied for the vacant Level 1/Division 1 role but lost out to Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. For its final two seasons, 1995
1995 A-League
-Overview:In 1995, the American Professional Soccer League, which was the de facto U.S. second division, changed its name to the A-League. The league had ended its 1994 season seven teams and intended to expand to ten for the 1995 season. These plans were stymied when the Fort Lauderdale...
and 1996
1996 A-League
-Regular season:* Win = 3 points* Shootout win = 1 point* Loss = 0 points-Semifinal 1:-Semifinal 2:-Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* MVP: Wolde Harris* Leading goal scorer: Doug Miller...
, the APSL changed its name to the A-League. It was subsequently absorbed by the emerging United Soccer Leagues
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
organization. The USL retained the A-League name until 2004
2004 A-League
-Western Conference:-Eastern Conference:-Playoffs:...
when it became the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
.
History
In 1989 Fort Lauderdale Strikers, the winners of the American Soccer League1989 American Soccer League
-Northern Division:-Southern Division:-Semifinal 1:-Semifinal 2:-Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* All A-League*Goalkeeper: Neil Cowley, Winston DuBose...
defeated 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...
, the winners of the Western Soccer League
1989 Western Soccer League season
-North Division:-South Division:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* MVP: Kasey Keller* Leading goal scorer: Steve Corpening* Leading goalkeeper: Kasey Keller*First Team All League...
in a play-off game and as a result were declared United States soccer champions. In 1990
1990 American Professional Soccer League season
Overview of the 1990 American Professional Soccer League season. Although the Western Soccer League and the American Soccer League merged to form the American Professional Soccer League in 1990, the two leagues remained essentially independent leagues, linked by name alone. During this season,...
the two leagues merged as the American Professional Soccer League. However during its inaugural season, in order to avoid high travel expenses, the APSL remained essentially two separate leagues. The ASL became the American Soccer Conference and featured teams from the East Coast
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
, while the WSL became the Western Soccer Conference and featured teams from the West Coast. Teams only played other teams from within the same conference and it was not until the title decider, between Maryland Bays
Maryland Bays
The Maryland Bays were an inaugural franchise of the third incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1988.They were based in Catonsville, Maryland, and played their games at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the ASL...
and San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League...
that teams from the two different conferences actually met in a competitive game. Throughout its existence the league would struggle financially and it’s roster of teams quickly dropped from 22 in 1990 to just 5 in 1992
1992 American Professional Soccer League season
-Regular season:-Semifinals:-Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* MVP: Taifour Diané* Leading goal scorer: Jean Harbor* Leading goalkeeper: Mark Dodd* Rookie of the Year: Taifour Diané* Coach of the Year: Ricky Hill...
. However in 1993
1993 American Professional Soccer League season
-History:In 1993, the league added three teams from Canada. The Canadian Soccer League had collapsed at the end of the 1992 season and the Vancouver 86ers, Toronto Blizzard and Montreal Impact moved to the APSL. Vancouver topped the regular season standings, but fell in the playoff semifinals to...
the league received a lifeline when following the demise of the Canadian Soccer League, three former CSL clubs - Vancouver 86ers, Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
and Toronto Blizzard
Toronto Blizzard (1986-1993)
-National Soccer League:In 1985, less than one year after the Toronto Blizzard ceased operations due to the failure of the North American Soccer League , Blizzard owners York-Hanover purchased Dynamo Latino of the semi-professional Ontario-based National Soccer League with the intention of...
- joined the APSL.
As part of the conditions for been awarded the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
, the United States Soccer Federation
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
had agreed to launch a new Level 1/Division 1 professional league. In December 1993, together with League One America and Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, the APSL was one of three proposals that was put before the USSF national board of directors. At the time the APSL was the only candidate who were actually operating as a league. It featured several established clubs and its roster of players included several members of the United States men's national soccer team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. Despite this they lost out to the MLS. This decision was effectively the beginning of the end for the APSL and it subsequently went into decline. Despite rebranding itself as the A-League , it faced increasing competition on two fronts. The USISL, later to become the United Soccer Leagues
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
, had initially confined itself to organising regional leagues. However by 1995 it began organising on a national level. By 1996 the MLS was also up and running and a number of top A-League players left to join it. In 1996 the A-League and the USISL Select League
USISL Select League
The USISL Select League was a professional men's soccer league which featured teams from the United States, which existed for just one year in 1996...
agreed to merge. Six of the seven remaining A-League teams - Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe...
, Colorado Foxes
Colorado Foxes
The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay...
, Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders (USL)
Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's...
, Rochester Raging Rhinos
Rochester Raging Rhinos
The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League...
, Vancouver 86ers and Atlanta Ruckus - and two planned A-League expansion teams Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
and Hershey Wildcats
Hershey Wildcats
Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company...
effectively joined the USISL Select League. However the new league retained the A-League name.
Complete team list
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Orlando Lions The Orlando Lions was an American soccer team from Orlando, Florida which existed from 1985 to 1996. Over the years, the Lions competed at both the amateur and professional levels including some seasons as an independent team.... (1990) (Florida) Penn-Jersey Spirit Penn-Jersey Spirit played in the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 and 1991. The team's home stadium was Lions Stadium in Ewing, New Jersey, on the campus of Trenton State College... (1990-91) (Pennsylvania Pennsylvania The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to... ) 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... (1990) (Oregon Oregon Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern... ) Real Santa Barbara Real Santa Barbara was a former football team. The name real, meaning royal, came from the Spanish teams , just like current MLS club Real Salt Lake. The club played in the city of Santa Barbara, California... (1990) (California) Rochester Raging Rhinos The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League... (1996) (New York) Salt Lake Sting The Salt Lake Sting was a professional soccer team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They played in the American Professional Soccer League. The franchise lasted two seasons, but financial concerns caused the team's ownership to shut the franchise down on July 5, 1991... (1990-91) (Utah Utah Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the... ) 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... (1990) (California) San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... (1990-92) (California) Seattle Sounders (USL) Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's... (1994-96) (Washington) Seattle Storm (soccer) Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to... (1990) (Washington) Toronto Blizzard (1986-1993) -National Soccer League:In 1985, less than one year after the Toronto Blizzard ceased operations due to the failure of the North American Soccer League , Blizzard owners York-Hanover purchased Dynamo Latino of the semi-professional Ontario-based National Soccer League with the intention of... (1993) (Ontario Ontario Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa.... ) Toronto Rockets The Toronto Rockets were an American Professional Soccer League soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario. They played one season, 1994.The Toronto Rockets were a continuation of the North York Rockets, a Canadian Soccer League / Canadian National Soccer League franchise and the Toronto Blizzard, a... (1994) (Ontario) British Columbia British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858... ) Washington Diplomats (APSL) The Washington Diplomats were an American soccer team established in 1987 which played in the American Soccer League in 1988 and 1989 and the American Professional Soccer League in 1990.-History:... (1990) (Washington D.C.) Washington Stars The Washington Stars were an American soccer team established in 1987 as F.C. Washington. The team entered the American Soccer League in 1988 under the name Washington Stars and merged with the Maryland Bays in 1990.-History:... (1990) (Washington D.C.) |
Champions
| Year | Winner | Runners-up | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 1990 American Professional Soccer League season Overview of the 1990 American Professional Soccer League season. Although the Western Soccer League and the American Soccer League merged to form the American Professional Soccer League in 1990, the two leagues remained essentially independent leagues, linked by name alone. During this season,... |
Maryland Bays Maryland Bays The Maryland Bays were an inaugural franchise of the third incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1988.They were based in Catonsville, Maryland, and played their games at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the ASL... (1) |
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... |
Chance Fry Chance Fry Chance Fry is a retired U.S. soccer forward who began his career straight out of high school with the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League. With the collapse of the NASL, he moved to indoor soccer as well as U.S. minor leagues. Since retiring from playing, Fry has become a college... |
| 1991 1991 American Professional Soccer League season -American Conference:-Western Conference:-Semifinal 1:-Semifinal 2:-Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* MVP: Jean Harbor* Leading goal scorer: Jean Harbor* Leading goalkeeper: Mark Dougherty... |
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... (1) |
Albany Capitals Albany Capitals The Albany Capitals joined the third incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1989. The team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the ASL merged with the Western Soccer League... |
Jean Harbor Jean Harbor Jean Harbor is a former Nigerian American soccer forward who played for numerous teams in Nigeria and the U.S. He earned fifteen caps with the U.S. national team after becoming a U.S. citizen in 1992.-Youth:... |
| 1992 1992 American Professional Soccer League season -Regular season:-Semifinals:-Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* MVP: Taifour Diané* Leading goal scorer: Jean Harbor* Leading goalkeeper: Mark Dodd* Rookie of the Year: Taifour Diané* Coach of the Year: Ricky Hill... |
Colorado Foxes Colorado Foxes The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay... (1) |
Tampa Bay Rowdies | Jean Harbor Jean Harbor Jean Harbor is a former Nigerian American soccer forward who played for numerous teams in Nigeria and the U.S. He earned fifteen caps with the U.S. national team after becoming a U.S. citizen in 1992.-Youth:... |
| 1993 1993 American Professional Soccer League season -History:In 1993, the league added three teams from Canada. The Canadian Soccer League had collapsed at the end of the 1992 season and the Vancouver 86ers, Toronto Blizzard and Montreal Impact moved to the APSL. Vancouver topped the regular season standings, but fell in the playoff semifinals to... |
Colorado Foxes Colorado Foxes The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay... (2) |
Los Angeles Salsa Los Angeles Salsa The Los Angeles Salsa was an American Professional Soccer League franchise. The club played on the campus of California State University, Fullerton at Titan Stadium in a suburb of Orange County, California... |
Paulinho Criciúma Paulinho Criciúma Paulo Roberto Rocha usually known as Paulinho or Paulinho Criciúma is a former football player and a football manager.-Playing career:... |
| 1994 1994 American Professional Soccer League season -Regular season: -Semifinal 1:-Semfinal 2:-Final:MVP: Rudy Doliscat-Points leaders:-Honors:* MVP: Paulinho* Leading goal scorer: Paul Wright* Leading goalkeeper: Marcus Hahnemann... |
Montreal Impact Montreal Impact Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe... (1) |
Colorado Foxes Colorado Foxes The Colorado Foxes were a professional soccer team, based in Commerce City, Colorado, that played in the APSL between 1990 and 1997. The Foxes won two APSL titles, in 1992 and 1993. When Major League Soccer started and the Colorado Rapids became the region's premier team, the Foxes tried to stay... |
Paul Wright Paul Wright (soccer) Paul Wright is a U.S. soccer forward who spent most of his career in the U.S. indoor leagues. He began his career with the San Diego Nomads in the Western Soccer Alliance, led the American Professional Soccer League in scoring in 1994 and played four seasons with the Kansas City Wizards in Major... |
| 1995 1995 A-League -Overview:In 1995, the American Professional Soccer League, which was the de facto U.S. second division, changed its name to the A-League. The league had ended its 1994 season seven teams and intended to expand to ten for the 1995 season. These plans were stymied when the Fort Lauderdale... |
Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders (USL) Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's... (1) |
Atlanta Ruckus | Peter Hattrup Peter Hattrup Peter Hattrup is a retired U.S. soccer player and current youth soccer coach.-Youth and college:Hattrup was a four-year starter as a star player for the Seattle Preparatory School boys' soccer team. He graduated in 1982 and entered Seattle Pacific University.Hattrup was a scoring sensation for... |
| 1996 1996 A-League -Regular season:* Win = 3 points* Shootout win = 1 point* Loss = 0 points-Semifinal 1:-Semifinal 2:-Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* MVP: Wolde Harris* Leading goal scorer: Doug Miller... |
Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders (USL) Seattle Sounders was an American professional soccer team founded in 1994 as a member of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1997, the team became a member of the USL First Division, the second tier of the United States soccer pyramid, until 2008, after which the majority of the team's... (2) |
Rochester Raging Rhinos Rochester Raging Rhinos The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League... |
Wolde Harris Wolde Harris Wolde Sealassie Harris is a Jamaican football striker who played professionally in Major League Soccer and was the 1996 A-League Rookie of the Year... |
League average attendance
- Regular season/playoffs
- 1996: 4,946/4,781
- 1995: 3,347/5,280
- 1994: 3,478/6,082
- 1993: 2,271/2,903
- 1992: 2,104/1,502
- 1991: 1,827/3,106
- 1990: 1,082/2,039