American Soccer League
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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 several years it was the second most popular professional sports league in the country. Disputes with the United States Football Association
and the onset of the Great Depression
in 1929 led to the league's collapse in spring 1933. That summer, the second American Soccer League was created on a smaller scale and with smaller budgets. This league existed until over-expansion and financial limitations led to its collapse in 1983. In 1988, the third American Soccer League was created as an east coast counterpart to the west coast-based Western Soccer Alliance. The third iteration of the ASL lasted only two seasons, merging with the WSA in 1990 to form the American Professional Soccer League
.
. The league operated primarily in the Northeastern United States
, mainly in the Tri State Area and Pennsylvania
. The ASL was created by the merger of several teams from the National Association Football League (NAFBL) and Southern New England Soccer League
in 1921. The move came from a growing disenchantment with the mismanagement of the NAFBL as well as the desire by the United States Football Association (USFA) to create a unified first division league. By 1924, the combination of excellent pay and a high level of play drew talented overseas players, especially from Scotland and England. This led to a significant amount of resentment in Europe and threats of sanctions from FIFA, including the possible expulsion of the USFA. At the Sixteenth Annual Congress of FIFA on June 4, 1927, the USFA and the other national associations came to an agreement regarding player transfers which defused the situation. The ASL then ran afoul of the USFA when team owners complained that USFA's requirement that ASL teams play in the National Challenge Cup created an unnecessary financial burden. At the time the Challenge Cup ran during the ASL season forcing the ASL teams to travel long distances by train or bus to play cup games, then return to the Northeast to play league games. Therefore, the ASL boycotted the 1924 National Challenge Cup
. They reentered the competition the next year after the USFA reduced its take of the gate receipts from 33.3% to 15%. However, resentment continued to simmer between the league and governing body. Matters came to a head in 1928, when the ASL decided to again boycott the Challenge Cup. When three ASL clubs, most prominently Bethlehem Steel F.C.
, defied the league and entered the cup anyway, the ASL suspended them. In response, the USFA and FIFA
declared the ASL an "outlaw league". This sparked the "Soccer War". The ASL team owners defied USFA and FIFA, relying on the league's reputation to continue to draw players. At first it seemed as if the ASL might win; however, USFA then helped bankroll the creation of a new league, the Eastern Professional Soccer League (ESL), to rival the ASL. The three ex-ASL teams joined with several teams from the Southern New York Soccer Association (SNYSA) to form the ESL. This led to the SNYSA, under the leadership of Nat Agar
, owner of the ASL Brooklyn Wanderers
, to leave USFA and ally with the ASL. Despite the alliance between the ASL and SNYSA, the creation of a competing league combined with the onset of the Great Depression in 1929, caused severe financial strains on the ASL. The league finally broke and came into compliance with USFA and FIFA. In the fall of the 1929/30 season, the ESL and ASL merged to form the Atlantic Coast League which began a 1930 spring-fall season. After the summer break, the league was renamed the American Soccer League and the league finished the fall half of the 1930 season with a different name than it began the spring half. However, the Soccer Wars had permanently crippled the ASL and it collapsed at the end of the 1933 spring season. Ironically, while USFA and FIFA "won" the wars and established their pre-eminence over the ASL, the spectacle of a U.S. athletic association conspiring with a European organization to undermine a U.S. athletic league alienated many U.S. sports fans by creating an image of soccer as a sport controlled by foreigners. These fans turned their backs on soccer, relegating the sport to the position of a minor league, ethnic-based sport for decades to come.
for much of its existence. In order to compete with the North American Soccer League
, the ASL went national in 1976, expanding to the Western United States
by adding teams in Los Angeles
, Oakland, Sacramento
, Salt Lake City and Tacoma. In addition, Bob Cousy
was hired as commissioner and the league changed the standings scoring system to more closely resemble the NASL. ASL teams were awarded 5 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for each goal up to a maximum of 3 per game. The NASL awarded 6 points for a win and 3 for a tie, with 1 for each goal up to 3 per game. The ASL also had a limit on the number of foreign players each team could have in an effort to gain popularity among American fans.
While this expansion gave the ASL national exposure, the league and teams were no match financially for the NASL. On rare occasions, an ASL team would outbid a NASL team for a recognizable player, but more often than not, the better players in the ASL were offered more money to jump to the NASL. The high point in the history of the league may have been the 1976 championship game between the Los Angeles Skyhawks
and New York Apollo
; Skyhawks won 2-1 in front of over 9,000 fans. But by 1979, attendance was down, every team was losing money, and the league finally folded in 1983. After the ASL II ceased operations, several of its teams formed the original United Soccer League
, which played seasons in 1984 and 1985.
. During its second season, the league champion Fort Lauderdale Strikers played the San Diego Nomads
, champions of the Western Soccer Alliance in a "national championship" game. By 1990, the ASL and WSA had merged to form the American Professional Soccer League
.
Sports league
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in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. 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
Southern New England Soccer League
The Southern New England Soccer League was a semi-professional soccer league based in New England which was established in 1914 and collapsed in 1921. During its short existence, it featured some of the top teams in the northeast United States...
. For several years it was the second most popular professional sports league in the country. Disputes with the United States Football Association
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...
and the onset of the Great Depression
Great Depression in the United States
The Great Depression began with the Wall Street Crash of October, 1929 and rapidly spread worldwide. The market crash marked the beginning of a decade of high unemployment, poverty, low profits, deflation, plunging farm incomes, and lost opportunities for economic growth and personal advancement...
in 1929 led to the league's collapse in spring 1933. That summer, the second American Soccer League was created on a smaller scale and with smaller budgets. This league existed until over-expansion and financial limitations led to its collapse in 1983. In 1988, the third American Soccer League was created as an east coast counterpart to the west coast-based Western Soccer Alliance. The third iteration of the ASL lasted only two seasons, merging with the WSA in 1990 to form the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
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...
.
ASL I
The original American Soccer League, operating between 1921 and 1933, was the first significant, viable, professional soccer league in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The league operated primarily in the Northeastern United States
Northeastern United States
The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States as defined by the United States Census Bureau.-Composition:The region comprises nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New...
, mainly in the Tri State Area and 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...
. The ASL was created by the merger of several teams from the National Association Football League (NAFBL) and Southern New England Soccer League
Southern New England Soccer League
The Southern New England Soccer League was a semi-professional soccer league based in New England which was established in 1914 and collapsed in 1921. During its short existence, it featured some of the top teams in the northeast United States...
in 1921. The move came from a growing disenchantment with the mismanagement of the NAFBL as well as the desire by the United States Football Association (USFA) to create a unified first division league. By 1924, the combination of excellent pay and a high level of play drew talented overseas players, especially from Scotland and England. This led to a significant amount of resentment in Europe and threats of sanctions from FIFA, including the possible expulsion of the USFA. At the Sixteenth Annual Congress of FIFA on June 4, 1927, the USFA and the other national associations came to an agreement regarding player transfers which defused the situation. The ASL then ran afoul of the USFA when team owners complained that USFA's requirement that ASL teams play in the National Challenge Cup created an unnecessary financial burden. At the time the Challenge Cup ran during the ASL season forcing the ASL teams to travel long distances by train or bus to play cup games, then return to the Northeast to play league games. Therefore, the ASL boycotted the 1924 National Challenge Cup
1924 National Challenge Cup
The 1923–24 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the United States Football Association now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.-Open Cup Bracket:Home teams listed on top of bracket: replay after tied match...
. They reentered the competition the next year after the USFA reduced its take of the gate receipts from 33.3% to 15%. However, resentment continued to simmer between the league and governing body. Matters came to a head in 1928, when the ASL decided to again boycott the Challenge Cup. When three ASL clubs, most prominently Bethlehem Steel F.C.
Bethlehem Steel F.C.
Bethlehem Steel Football Club was one of the most successful early American soccer clubs. Known as the Bethlehem Football Club from 1911 until 1915 when it became the Bethlehem Steel Football Club, the team was sponsored by the Bethlehem Steel corporation and played their home games first at East...
, defied the league and entered the cup anyway, the ASL suspended them. In response, the USFA and 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...
declared the ASL an "outlaw league". This sparked the "Soccer War". The ASL team owners defied USFA and FIFA, relying on the league's reputation to continue to draw players. At first it seemed as if the ASL might win; however, USFA then helped bankroll the creation of a new league, the Eastern Professional Soccer League (ESL), to rival the ASL. The three ex-ASL teams joined with several teams from the Southern New York Soccer Association (SNYSA) to form the ESL. This led to the SNYSA, under the leadership of Nat Agar
Nat Agar
Nathan “Nat” Agar was an English-American soccer player, coach, referee, team owner and league executive. He was part of the formation of the United States Football Association, but later fought it as a team owner and league official of the American Soccer League and Southern New York State...
, owner of the ASL Brooklyn Wanderers
Brooklyn Wanderers
The Brooklyn Wanderers was a U.S. soccer team which was a founding member of the National Association Football League in the late nineteenth century. It later joined the American Soccer League.-History:...
, to leave USFA and ally with the ASL. Despite the alliance between the ASL and SNYSA, the creation of a competing league combined with the onset of the Great Depression in 1929, caused severe financial strains on the ASL. The league finally broke and came into compliance with USFA and FIFA. In the fall of the 1929/30 season, the ESL and ASL merged to form the Atlantic Coast League which began a 1930 spring-fall season. After the summer break, the league was renamed the American Soccer League and the league finished the fall half of the 1930 season with a different name than it began the spring half. However, the Soccer Wars had permanently crippled the ASL and it collapsed at the end of the 1933 spring season. Ironically, while USFA and FIFA "won" the wars and established their pre-eminence over the ASL, the spectacle of a U.S. athletic association conspiring with a European organization to undermine a U.S. athletic league alienated many U.S. sports fans by creating an image of soccer as a sport controlled by foreigners. These fans turned their backs on soccer, relegating the sport to the position of a minor league, ethnic-based sport for decades to come.
Champions
| Year | Winner (number of titles) | Runners-up | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-22 1921-22 American Soccer League -History:By 1921, professionalism among American soccer teams was on the rise. This created a disparity between fully professional, semi-professional and amateur teams competing in the same league. As a result, several fully professional teams in both the National Association Football League and... |
Philadelphia Field Club Philadelphia Field Club Philadelphia Field Club is a name used by four soccer teams based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All four versions of Philadelphia F.C. competed in the first American Soccer League, but none were in any way related to the other three teams which shared its name.-Philadelphia F.C.:The Philadelphia... (1) |
New York Field Club New York Field Club New York F.C. was a successful early American soccer club.The club was originally a member of the amateur National Association Foot Ball League then became an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League in 1921.The club won the Southern New York State Football Association in... |
Harold Brittan |
| 1922-23 1922-23 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS J & P Coats 28 21 2 5 68 30 44 Bethlehem Steel F.C. 28 18 6 4 56 26 42 Fall River Marksmen 28 15 5 8 53 36 35... |
J&P Coats (1) | Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel Football Club was one of the most successful early American soccer clubs. Known as the Bethlehem Football Club from 1911 until 1915 when it became the Bethlehem Steel Football Club, the team was sponsored by the Bethlehem Steel corporation and played their home games first at East... |
Daniel McNiven Daniel McNiven Daniel “Big Dan” McNiven was a Scottish football center forward who led the American Soccer League in scoring in 1922-1923.McNiven began his professional career in 1921 with Partick Thistle of the Scottish Football League. He played only five games before leaving Scotland for the United States.... |
| 1923-24 1923-24 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS Fall River Marksmen 27 19 6 2 59 19 14 Bethlehem Steel F.C. 27 17 4 6 59 32 38 New York Field Club 26 15 7 4 66 35 37... |
Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United... (1) |
Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel Football Club was one of the most successful early American soccer clubs. Known as the Bethlehem Football Club from 1911 until 1915 when it became the Bethlehem Steel Football Club, the team was sponsored by the Bethlehem Steel corporation and played their home games first at East... |
Archie Stark Archie Stark Archibald “Archie” Stark was a U.S. soccer forward who became the dominant player in U.S. leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He spent nine seasons in the National Association Football League and another twelve in the American Soccer League. He also earned two caps, scoring five goals, as a... |
| 1924-25 1924-25 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS Fall River Marksmen 44 27 12 5 113 38 66 Bethlehem Steel F.C... |
Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United... (2) |
Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel Football Club was one of the most successful early American soccer clubs. Known as the Bethlehem Football Club from 1911 until 1915 when it became the Bethlehem Steel Football Club, the team was sponsored by the Bethlehem Steel corporation and played their home games first at East... |
Archie Stark Archie Stark Archibald “Archie” Stark was a U.S. soccer forward who became the dominant player in U.S. leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He spent nine seasons in the National Association Football League and another twelve in the American Soccer League. He also earned two caps, scoring five goals, as a... |
| 1925-26 1925-26 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT Fall River Marksmen 44 30 12 2 143 52 72 .819 New Bedford Whalers 44 28 5 11 119 70 61 .693 Boston Wonder Workers 43 23 7 13 100 65 53 .634... |
Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United... (3) |
New Bedford Whalers | Andy Stevens Andy Stevens Andy Stevens was an English-Canadian soccer center forward who began and ended his career in Canada with six seasons in the American Soccer League... |
| 1926-27 1926-27 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT Bethlehem Steel F.C. 44 29 8 7 114 52 66 .750 Boston Wonder Workers 44 25 7 12 90 59 55 .648 Fall River Marksmen 44 24 8 12 98 72 56 .636... |
Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel F.C. Bethlehem Steel Football Club was one of the most successful early American soccer clubs. Known as the Bethlehem Football Club from 1911 until 1915 when it became the Bethlehem Steel Football Club, the team was sponsored by the Bethlehem Steel corporation and played their home games first at East... (4) |
Boston Wonder Workers Boston Wonder Workers The Boston Soccer Club was a member of the American Soccer League. They were renamed the Boston Bears for the Fall 1929 ASL season.In 1925, the ASL and the St. Louis Soccer League boycotted the National Challenge Cup, now known as the U.S. Open Cup. The "Wonder Workers", as they were dubbed, had... |
Davey Brown Davey Brown David “Davey” Brown is a former U.S. soccer forward. He spent most of his career playing for teams in New Jersey and New York, gaining his greatest fame with the New York Giants... |
| 1927-28 1927-28 American Soccer League -League standings: 1st half GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT Boston Wonder Workers 29 18 7 4 65 36 43 .741 Bethlehem Steel F.C... |
Boston Wonder Workers Boston Wonder Workers The Boston Soccer Club was a member of the American Soccer League. They were renamed the Boston Bears for the Fall 1929 ASL season.In 1925, the ASL and the St. Louis Soccer League boycotted the National Challenge Cup, now known as the U.S. Open Cup. The "Wonder Workers", as they were dubbed, had... (1) |
New Bedford Whalers | Andy Stevens Andy Stevens Andy Stevens was an English-Canadian soccer center forward who began and ended his career in Canada with six seasons in the American Soccer League... |
| 1928-29 1928-29 American Soccer League -League standings: First Half GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT Fall River Marksmen 31 17 9 5 64 36 43 .694 Brooklyn Wanderers 31 18 6 7 79 61 42 .677... |
Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United... (4) |
Brooklyn Wanderers Brooklyn Wanderers The Brooklyn Wanderers was a U.S. soccer team which was a founding member of the National Association Football League in the late nineteenth century. It later joined the American Soccer League.-History:... |
Werner Nilsen János Nehadoma János Nehadoma János Nehadoma was a Hungarian soccer center forward. He was born in Budapest, Hungary. He began his career in the Italian Serie B before moving to the American Soccer League where he shared the 1928-1929 scoring title. Later in his career he played for Serie A club Fiorentina... |
| Fall 1929 Fall 1929 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT Fall River Marksmen 22 15 3 4 65 40 33 .750 Providence Gold Bugs 22 14 2 6 50 34 30 .682 Boston Wonder Workers 21 12 3 6 44 22 27 .643... |
Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United... (5) |
Providence Gold Bugs Providence Gold Bugs The Providence Clamdiggers was a member of the American Soccer League. They were renamed the Providence Gold Bugs before the spring half of the 1928/29 season... |
Bill Paterson Bill Paterson (footballer born 1898) Bill Paterson was a Scottish football center forward. He began his career in Scotland before moving to England in 1925. In 1926, he joined the American Soccer League where he led the league in scoring in the fall 1929 season.Paterson spent time with Cowdenbeath F.C... |
| Spring 1930 Spring 1930 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT Fall River Marksmen 26 18 7 1 80 38 43 .814 New Bedford Whalers 33 12 11 10 56 50 35 .530 Hakoah All Stars 33 14 7 12 65 61 35 .530... |
Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United... (6) |
New Bedford Whalers | John Nelson John Nelson (soccer) Johnny Nelson was a Scottish American soccer center forward who ended his career as the second leading scorer in the history of the first American Soccer League... |
| Fall 1930 Fall 1930 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT Fall River Marksmen 27 13 8 6 54 43 34 .630 New Bedford Whalers 30 15 6 9 75 62 36 .600 Hakoah All Stars 27 10 8 9 40 42 28 .519... |
Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen Fall River Marksmen was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. They originally played as Fall River United before becoming known as the Marksmen after their owner, Sam Mark. During the 1920s and early 1930s they were one of the most successful soccer clubs in the United... (7) |
New Bedford Whalers | Jerry Best Jerry Best Jeremiah 'Jerry' Best was an English football player who began his career in England before moving to the American Soccer League. He led the league in scoring in 1930. In 1931, he returned to England where he finished his career. He was born in Mickley, England.Best began his professional career... |
| Spring 1931 Spring 1931 American Soccer League -League standings: GP W D L GF GA PTS PCT New York Giants 17 10 2 5 42 28 22 .647 Brooklyn Wanderers 16 9 2 5 32 27 20 .625... |
New York Giants (1) | Brooklyn Wanderers Brooklyn Wanderers The Brooklyn Wanderers was a U.S. soccer team which was a founding member of the National Association Football League in the late nineteenth century. It later joined the American Soccer League.-History:... |
Bob McIntyre Bob McIntyre (soccer) Robert "Bob" McIntyre was a Scottish-American soccer center forward who spent two years in the American Soccer League, leading the league in scoring during the spring 1931 season. He was born in Cambuslang, Scotland.... |
| Fall 1931 Fall 1931 American Soccer League Fall 1931 American Soccer League. At the start of this season the American Soccer League was in decline, suffering from the effects of the Great Depression. Clubs had begun to fold, merge and disappear. The eventual champions, New Bedford Whalers, had been formed by Sam Mark following the merger... |
New Bedford Whalers (1) | New York Giants | Bert Patenaude Bert Patenaude Bertrand "Bert" Arthur Patenaude was an American soccer player. Although earlier disputed, he is now officially credited by FIFA as the scorer of the first hat-trick in World Cup history. He is a member of the United States Soccer Hall of Fame.-Club career:... |
| Spring 1932 Spring 1932 American Soccer League -League standings: P W D L GF GA PTS New Bedford Whalers 6 3 2 1 8 Hakoah All-Stars 6 3 1 2 7 Boston Bears 6 1 4 1 5 Pawtucket Rangers 6 0 3 3 3... |
New Bedford Whalers (2) | Hakoah All-Stars Hakoah All-Stars Hakoah All-Stars is a former United States football club that played in the American Soccer League between 1930 and 1932. The club was formed after the merger of Brooklyn Hakoah of the ASL and New York Hakoah of the Eastern Soccer League... |
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| Fall 1932 Fall 1932 American Soccer League -League standings: 1st half GP W D L GF GA PTS Fall River F.C. 19 10 7 2 27 Pawtucket Rangers 19 10 5 4 25 New York Americans 11 6 3 3 14... |
Fall River F.C (1) | Brooklyn Wanderers Brooklyn Wanderers The Brooklyn Wanderers was a U.S. soccer team which was a founding member of the National Association Football League in the late nineteenth century. It later joined the American Soccer League.-History:... |
Complete team list
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Newark Skeeters The Newark Skeeters was an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey and was a member of the American Soccer League and the Eastern Soccer League.The club folded upon the merger of the ASL & ESL after the fall 1929 season.-Year-by-year:... (1923/24-28/29, withdrew during season) Newark Americans Newark Americans were a team in the first American Soccer League. They were founded in 1930, but folded following the spring 1932 season.-Year-by-year:-Notable players: Jim Brown Bill Carnihan Archie Stark Johnny Jaap... (1930–32) New York Field Club New York F.C. was a successful early American soccer club.The club was originally a member of the amateur National Association Foot Ball League then became an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League in 1921.The club won the Southern New York State Football Association in... (1921/22-23/24) New York Soccer Club New York Soccer Club was the name of a New York soccer team that, in 1930, played briefly in the American Soccer League. Between 1923 and 1930 they had been known as the New York Giants. In 1930 they merged with the Fall River Marksmen to become the New York Yankees. Then in 1931 this club absorbed... Indiana Flooring Indiana Flooring were a New York soccer team that played in the American Soccer League between 1924 and 1927. They replaced New York Field Club. Before joining the ASL, the team had played in various state leagues.... and as New York Nationals New York Americans (soccer) The New York Americans were an American soccer club founded in 1931. Based in New York, New York, it played in both the first and second American Soccer Leagues.-History:... (1931–33) New York Field Club New York F.C. was a successful early American soccer club.The club was originally a member of the amateur National Association Foot Ball League then became an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League in 1921.The club won the Southern New York State Football Association in... (1932) New York Yankees (soccer) New York Yankees were a New York soccer team that played briefly in the American Soccer League. They were formed following the merger of Fall River Marksmen and New York Soccer Club. Although the Yankees survived only a short time, they beat Celtic in a prestige friendly and effectively won the... , merger of Fall River Marksmen and New York Soccer Club Brookhattan New York Brookhattan was an American soccer club based in New York, New York that was a member of the professional American Soccer League. The club joined the ASL for its final season.... (1933) Pawtucket Rangers J. & P. Coats was an American soccer club team of the J. & P. Coats Company based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island having been founded in 1900.The club played won the Rhode Island League in 1914 then was an inaugural member of the semi-pro Southern New England Soccer League... (1921/22-32/33, as J&P Coats in 1921/22-28/29) Philadelphia Field Club Philadelphia Field Club is a name used by four soccer teams based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All four versions of Philadelphia F.C. competed in the first American Soccer League, but none were in any way related to the other three teams which shared its name.-Philadelphia F.C.:The Philadelphia... (1922/23-27/28, as Philadelphia Field Club in 1922/23-26/27) Philadelphia Field Club Philadelphia Field Club is a name used by four soccer teams based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All four versions of Philadelphia F.C. competed in the first American Soccer League, but none were in any way related to the other three teams which shared its name.-Philadelphia F.C.:The Philadelphia... (1928/29) Philadelphia Field Club Philadelphia Field Club is a name used by four soccer teams based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All four versions of Philadelphia F.C. competed in the first American Soccer League, but none were in any way related to the other three teams which shared its name.-Philadelphia F.C.:The Philadelphia... (1929, as Bridgeport Bears earlier in 1929) Queens Bohemians The Queens Bohemians was an American soccer club based in Queens, New York that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Year-by-year:... (1932–33) Shawsheen Indians Shawsheen Indians were an United States soccer club based in Andover, Massachusetts during the early 1920s.-History:The Shawsheen Football Club, known by its nickname The Indians, was founded by George Park and played in the New Bedford Industrial Soccer League in the early 1920s... (1925/26) Springfield Babes The Springfield Babes was an American soccer club based in Springfield, Massachusetts that was a member of the American Soccer League. The club folded during its only season in the ASL. Springfield had a baseball team of the same name that played in the Central League from 1905 to 1907.-Year-by-year:... (1926/27) |
ASL II
In the fall of 1933, a second American Soccer League was established. This second league survived until 1983. Like the original ASL, this league primarily operated in the Northeastern United StatesNortheastern United States
The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States as defined by the United States Census Bureau.-Composition:The region comprises nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New...
for much of its existence. In order to compete with the 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:...
, the ASL went national in 1976, expanding to the Western United States
Western United States
.The Western United States, commonly referred to as the American West or simply "the West," traditionally refers to the region comprising the westernmost states of the United States. Because the U.S. expanded westward after its founding, the meaning of the West has evolved over time...
by adding teams in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, Oakland, Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
, Salt Lake City and Tacoma. In addition, Bob Cousy
Bob Cousy
Robert Joseph "Bob" Cousy is a retired American professional basketball player. The 6'1" , 175-pound Cousy played point guard with the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics from 1951 to 1963 and briefly with the Cincinnati Royals in the 1969–70 season...
was hired as commissioner and the league changed the standings scoring system to more closely resemble the NASL. ASL teams were awarded 5 points for a win, 2 points for a tie, and 1 point for each goal up to a maximum of 3 per game. The NASL awarded 6 points for a win and 3 for a tie, with 1 for each goal up to 3 per game. The ASL also had a limit on the number of foreign players each team could have in an effort to gain popularity among American fans.
While this expansion gave the ASL national exposure, the league and teams were no match financially for the NASL. On rare occasions, an ASL team would outbid a NASL team for a recognizable player, but more often than not, the better players in the ASL were offered more money to jump to the NASL. The high point in the history of the league may have been the 1976 championship game between the Los Angeles Skyhawks
Los Angeles Skyhawks
The Los Angeles Skyhawks was a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. Founded as part of the American Soccer League's expansion to the west coast in 1976, they were the first professional sports team to be based in the San Fernando...
and New York Apollo
New York Apollo
The New York Greeks was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team began as the amateur Greek-Americans. The club played lower Premier Division of the German American Soccer League which was based in the New York metropolitan area...
; Skyhawks won 2-1 in front of over 9,000 fans. But by 1979, attendance was down, every team was losing money, and the league finally folded in 1983. After the ASL II ceased operations, several of its teams formed the original United Soccer League
United Soccer League
The United Soccer League was a professional soccer league in the United States in the mid-1980s.After the demise of the second incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1983, four ASL teams founded the USL...
, which played seasons in 1984 and 1985.
Champions
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| 1933-34 1933-34 American Soccer League 1933-34 American Soccer League was the first season of the second American Soccer League. The league included two teams, New York Americans and New York Brookhattan that had also played in the original ASL. The USFA awarded the new ASL exclusive rights to organize professional soccer on the... |
Kearny Irish (1) | New York Americans New York Americans (soccer) The New York Americans were an American soccer club founded in 1931. Based in New York, New York, it played in both the first and second American Soccer Leagues.-History:... |
Archie Stark Archie Stark Archibald “Archie” Stark was a U.S. soccer forward who became the dominant player in U.S. leagues during the 1920s and 1930s. He spent nine seasons in the National Association Football League and another twelve in the American Soccer League. He also earned two caps, scoring five goals, as a... Razzo Carroll |
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| 1934-35 1934-35 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia German-American 22 18 1 3 47 24 37 New York Americans 24 12 4 8 38 24 28 New York Brookhattan 24 10 5 9 42 38 25... |
Philadelphia German-Americans (1) | New York Americans New York Americans (soccer) The New York Americans were an American soccer club founded in 1931. Based in New York, New York, it played in both the first and second American Soccer Leagues.-History:... |
Millard Lang Millard Lang Millard T. Lang was a U.S. soccer forward and lacrosse player who is a member of both the National Soccer Hall of Fame and the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame.... |
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| 1935-36 1935-36 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS New York Americans 24 18 3 3 40 23 39 Baltimore Canton 24 12 4 8 39 37 28 Kearny Scots 24 11 5 8 34 24 27... |
New York Americans New York Americans (soccer) The New York Americans were an American soccer club founded in 1931. Based in New York, New York, it played in both the first and second American Soccer Leagues.-History:... (1) |
Baltimore Canton | Alex Rae | |
| 1936-37 1936-37 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS National Division Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic 22 11 4 7 26 Kearny Scots 22 8 8 6 24... |
Kearny Scots Kearny Scots The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues... (1) |
Brooklyn Hispano Brooklyn Hispano The Brooklyn Hispano was an American soccer club based in Brooklyn, New York that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League. The club was named the Brooklyn Giants for the 1942/43 season only.... |
Charlie Ernst Charlie Ernst Charlie Ernst was a U.S. soccer forward who led the American Soccer League in scoring in 1937 and 1940.In 1936, Ernst signed with Baltimore S.C. in the American Soccer League. He promptly led the league in scoring with 25 goals. He played with Baltimore S.C. through at least 1940 when he led the... |
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| 1937-38 1937-38 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS National Division Kearny Scots 18 8 4 6 38 39 20 Brooklyn St... |
Kearny Scots Kearny Scots The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues... (2) |
Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic Brooklyn St. Mary's Celtic Brooklyn Celtic was a name used by at least two U.S. soccer teams. The first was an early twentieth century amateur team which was formed in August 1910 and dominated the New York Amateur Association Football League from 1912 to 1917. The second was a member of the professional American Soccer... |
Fabri Salcedo Fabri Salcedo Fabriciano “Fabri” Salcedo was a U.S. soccer forward. Salcedo spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League, leading the league in scoring three of those seasons, one season in the St. Louis Soccer League and part of one season in the National Soccer League of Chicago... |
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| 1938-39 1938-39 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS National Division Kearny Scots 22 12 6 4 30 Brooklyn St... |
Kearny Scots Kearny Scots The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues... (3) |
Philadelphia German-Americans | Bert Patenaude Bert Patenaude Bertrand "Bert" Arthur Patenaude was an American soccer player. Although earlier disputed, he is now officially credited by FIFA as the scorer of the first hat-trick in World Cup history. He is a member of the United States Soccer Hall of Fame.-Club career:... |
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| 1939-40 1939-40 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Kearny Scots 17 12 3 2 27 Baltimore S.C... |
Kearny Scots Kearny Scots The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues... (4) |
Baltimore S.C. Baltimore S.C. Baltimore S.C. is the name of two soccer clubs in the United States. One is a premier youth club formed in 2002 and the other was a member of the American Soccer League. The club was the second ASL team to take the name .... |
Charlie Ernst Charlie Ernst Charlie Ernst was a U.S. soccer forward who led the American Soccer League in scoring in 1937 and 1940.In 1936, Ernst signed with Baltimore S.C. in the American Soccer League. He promptly led the league in scoring with 25 goals. He played with Baltimore S.C. through at least 1940 when he led the... |
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| 1940-41 1940-41 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Kearny Scots 22 15 2 5 64 33 32 Philadelphia German-Americans 22 14 4 4 46 31 32 Baltimore S.C... |
Kearny Scots Kearny Scots The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues... (5) |
Philadelphia German-Americans | Fabri Salcedo Fabri Salcedo Fabriciano “Fabri” Salcedo was a U.S. soccer forward. Salcedo spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League, leading the league in scoring three of those seasons, one season in the St. Louis Soccer League and part of one season in the National Soccer League of Chicago... |
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| 1941-42 1941-42 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L PCT GF GA PTS Philadelphia Americans 19 12 2 5 .685 36 24 26 New York Americans 19 8 7 4 .606 34 27 23... |
Philadelphia Americans (2) | Brookhattan Brookhattan New York Brookhattan was an American soccer club based in New York, New York that was a member of the professional American Soccer League. The club joined the ASL for its final season.... |
John Nanoski John Nanoski John “Duke” or “Jukey” Nanoski is a former U.S. soccer center forward who spent most of his career in the American Soccer League. He led the league in scoring twice... |
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| 1942-43 1942-43 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L PCT GF GA PTS Brooklyn Hispano 18 11 3 4 .695 38 23 25 Brookhattan 18 10 2 6 .612 49 34 22... |
Brooklyn Hispano Brooklyn Hispano The Brooklyn Hispano was an American soccer club based in Brooklyn, New York that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League. The club was named the Brooklyn Giants for the 1942/43 season only.... (1) |
Brookhattan Brookhattan New York Brookhattan was an American soccer club based in New York, New York that was a member of the professional American Soccer League. The club joined the ASL for its final season.... |
Chappie Sheppell | |
| 1943-44 1943-44 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L PCT. GF GA PTS Philadelphia Americans 19 15 2 2 .843 59 24 32 Brooklyn Wanderers 17 12 1 4 .735 42 27 25... |
Philadelphia Americans (3) | Brooklyn Wanderers Brooklyn Wanderers The Brooklyn Wanderers was a U.S. soccer team which was a founding member of the National Association Football League in the late nineteenth century. It later joined the American Soccer League.-History:... |
Tommy Marshall | |
| 1944-45 1944-45 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L PCT GF GA PTS Brookhattan 20 11 6 3 .700 54 46 28 Philadelphia Americans 19 11 4 4 .685 64 27 26... |
Brookhattan Brookhattan New York Brookhattan was an American soccer club based in New York, New York that was a member of the professional American Soccer League. The club joined the ASL for its final season.... (1) |
Philadelphia Americans | John Nanoski John Nanoski John “Duke” or “Jukey” Nanoski is a former U.S. soccer center forward who spent most of his career in the American Soccer League. He led the league in scoring twice... |
Steve Rozbora |
| 1945-46 1945-46 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Baltimore Americans 20 13 3 4 61 40 29 Brooklyn Hispano 20 12 3 5 54 34 27 Kearny Celtic 20 10 5 5 50 46 25... |
Baltimore Americans Baltimore Americans -Baltimore Canton/S.C./Americans:The Baltimore Canton was an American soccer club based in Baltimore, Maryland that was a member of the American Soccer League.... (1) |
Brooklyn Hispano Brooklyn Hispano The Brooklyn Hispano was an American soccer club based in Brooklyn, New York that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League. The club was named the Brooklyn Giants for the 1942/43 season only.... |
Fabri Salcedo Fabri Salcedo Fabriciano “Fabri” Salcedo was a U.S. soccer forward. Salcedo spent thirteen seasons in the American Soccer League, leading the league in scoring three of those seasons, one season in the St. Louis Soccer League and part of one season in the National Soccer League of Chicago... |
Ray McFaul |
| 1946-47 1946-47 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia Americans 20 14 3 3 56 26 31 Brooklyn Wanderers 20 10 5 5 56 41 25 Brooklyn Hispano 20 10 2 8 48 38 22... |
Philadelphia Americans (4) | Brooklyn Wanderers Brooklyn Wanderers The Brooklyn Wanderers was a U.S. soccer team which was a founding member of the National Association Football League in the late nineteenth century. It later joined the American Soccer League.-History:... |
Bill Fisher | Servile Mervine |
| 1947-48 1947-48 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia Americans 19 14 1 4 60 34 29 Kearny Scots 17 9 5 3 40 27 23 Brooklyn Wanderers 17 10 3 4 39 32 23... |
Philadelphia Americans (5) | Kearny Scots Kearny Scots The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues... |
Nicholas Kropfelder Nicholas Kropfelder Nicholas "Nick" Kropfelder was a U.S. soccer center forward. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, leading the league twice in scoring... |
John O'Connell John O'Connell (soccer) John “Harp” O’Connell is a deceased U.S. soccer player. He spent his professional career in the American Soccer League where he was a two-time league MVP. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team between 1949 and 1954.-Club career:... |
| 1948-49 1948-49 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia Nationals 16 10 2 4 57 35 22 New York Americans 16 10 2 4 33 22 22... |
Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Passon was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was a member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season, the club became the Philadelphia Nationals... (1) |
New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... |
Pito Villanon Pito Villanon Pito Villanon was a Cuban football player who spent eleven seasons with Brookhattan in the American Soccer League. At the time, he was one of a handful of black professional atheletes, playing in an integrated American sports league... |
John O'Connell John O'Connell (soccer) John “Harp” O’Connell is a deceased U.S. soccer player. He spent his professional career in the American Soccer League where he was a two-time league MVP. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team between 1949 and 1954.-Club career:... |
| 1949-50 1949-50 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia Nationals 16 12 1 3 50 31 25 Kearny Celtic 16 8 3 5 37 32 19 New York Americans 16 6 6 4 31 27 18... |
Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Passon was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was a member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season, the club became the Philadelphia Nationals... (2) |
Kearny Celtic Kearny Celtic The Kearny Irish is an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League. The club was named the Kearny Celtic beginning with the 1942/43 season.In 1944 the club won the Lewis Cup.... |
Joe Gaetjens Joe Gaetjens Joseph Edouard Gaetjens was a Haitian soccer player who played for the United States national team in the 1950 FIFA World Cup, scoring the winning goal in the 1–0 upset of England.- Early life :... |
Joe Maca |
| 1950-51 1950-51 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia Nationals 13 11 0 2 22 Kearny Scots 14 7 3 4 17 Kearny Celtic 13 6 3 4 15... |
Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Passon was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was a member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season, the club became the Philadelphia Nationals... (3) |
Kearny Celtic Kearny Celtic The Kearny Irish is an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League. The club was named the Kearny Celtic beginning with the 1942/43 season.In 1944 the club won the Lewis Cup.... |
Nicholas Kropfelder Nicholas Kropfelder Nicholas "Nick" Kropfelder was a U.S. soccer center forward. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, leading the league twice in scoring... |
John Donald |
| 1951-52 1951-52 American Soccer League -League standings:-New England Division:... |
Philadelphia Americans (6) | Kearny Scots Kearny Scots The Kearny Scots are an American soccer club based in Kearny, New Jersey. The Scots have played in both the National Association Football League and the second American Soccer League. When not members of those leagues, the Scots competed in lower level city leagues... |
Dick Roberts | Benny McLaughlin Benny McLaughlin Bernard "Benny" McLaughlin, Jr. is a former U.S. soccer forward who starred in the American Soccer League in the 1940s and 1950s. He earned twelve caps with the U.S. national team, was a member of the 1948 U.S... |
| 1952-53 1952-53 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia Nationals 14 10 2 2 34 17 22 Newark Portuguese 14 7 3 4 33 27 17 Philadelphia Americans 14 6 4 4 22 18 16... |
Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Passon was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was a member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season, the club became the Philadelphia Nationals... (4) |
Newark Portuguese Newark Portuguese The Newark Portuguese were an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The club had been around since 1922 and bought out the Kearny Celtic franchise after the 1950/51 season.... |
Pito Villanon Pito Villanon Pito Villanon was a Cuban football player who spent eleven seasons with Brookhattan in the American Soccer League. At the time, he was one of a handful of black professional atheletes, playing in an integrated American sports league... |
Pito Villanon Pito Villanon Pito Villanon was a Cuban football player who spent eleven seasons with Brookhattan in the American Soccer League. At the time, he was one of a handful of black professional atheletes, playing in an integrated American sports league... |
| 1953-54 1953-54 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS New York Americans 14 11 1 2 35 16 23 Brookhattan 15 10 2 3 39 25 22 Newark Portuguese 16 9 4 3 39 26 22... |
New York Americans New York Americans (soccer) The New York Americans were an American soccer club founded in 1931. Based in New York, New York, it played in both the first and second American Soccer Leagues.-History:... (2) |
Brookhattan Brookhattan New York Brookhattan was an American soccer club based in New York, New York that was a member of the professional American Soccer League. The club joined the ASL for its final season.... |
Jack Calder Jack Calder Jack Calder was a Scottish football forward who played seven seasons in the American Soccer League.Calder began his career in Scotland. In 1948, he moved to the Kearny Scots of the American Soccer League. In 1948, the Scots won the Lewis Cup. He then moved to Newark Portuguese where he led the... |
Cyril Hannaby |
| 1954-55 1954-55 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Uhrik Truckers 16 12 2 2 26 56 26 Brooklyn Hispano 16 12 1 3 25 48 25 New York Hakoah 15 8 5 2 39 20 21... |
Uhrik Truckers Uhrik Truckers Philadelphia German-American was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season the club became known as the Philadelphia Americans... (7) |
Brooklyn Hispano Brooklyn Hispano The Brooklyn Hispano was an American soccer club based in Brooklyn, New York that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League. The club was named the Brooklyn Giants for the 1942/43 season only.... |
Jack Ferris | Jack Ferris |
| 1955-56 1955-56 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Uhrik Truckers 16 10 4 2 48 25 24 Elizabeth Falcons 16 10 4 2 45 26 24 Ludlow Lusitano 16 10 2 4 35 17 22... |
Uhrik Truckers Uhrik Truckers Philadelphia German-American was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season the club became known as the Philadelphia Americans... (8) |
Elizabeth Falcons Elizabeth Falcons The Elizabeth Falcons were an American soccer club based in Elizabeth, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. After the 1958-59 season, the club became simply Falcons S.C. and became known as Falcons-Warsaw before the 1962-63 season.After the 1963-64 season, the team became the... |
Gene Grabowski Gene Grabowski Gene Grabowski is a former American soccer forward who earned a cap with the U.S. national team in a 1958 FIFA World Cup qualification game.-Club career:... |
Jack Hynes Jack Hynes John “Jack or Jackie” Hynes is a former U.S.-Scottish soccer forward. He spent over twenty years in the American Soccer League, twice earning league MVP recognition. In 1949, he earned four caps with the U.S. national team. In addition to playing professional soccer, Hynes was a New York City... |
| 1956-57 1956-57 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS New York Hakoah 12 10 1 1 44 10 21 Uhrik Truckers 14 7 1 6 37 27 15 Newark Portuguese 14 6 3 5 28 28 15... |
New York Hakoah-Americans (1) | Uhrik Truckers Uhrik Truckers Philadelphia German-American was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season the club became known as the Philadelphia Americans... |
George Brown | John Oliver |
| 1957-58 1957-58 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS New York Hakoah 18 16 0 2 66 22 32 Ukrainian Nationals 17 12 3 2 57 16 27 Baltimore Pompei 18 11 3 4 49 35 25... |
New York Hakoah-Americans (2) | Ukrainian Nationals | Lloyd Monsen Lloyd Monsen Lloyd Monsen Lloyd Monsen Lloyd Monsen (born May 7, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York is a retired American soccer forward and baseball pitcher. Monsen spent eleven seasons in the American Soccer League as well as several years in the lower division German American Soccer League and National Soccer... |
Walter Kudenko |
| 1958-59 1958-59 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS New York Hakoah 16 11 3 2 52 31 25 Ukrainian Nationals 16 8 3 5 32 22 19 Uhrik Truckers 15 8 1 6 47 44 17... |
New York Hakoah-Americans (3) | Ukrainian Nationals | Pasquale Pepe | Yuriy Kulishenko Yuriy Kulishenko Yuri George Kulishenko was a Ukrainian-American international soccer player who earned one caps for the U.S. Olympic Team in 1959.Kulishenko played club soccer for the Philadelphia Ukrainians. He was voted MVP of the American Soccer League in 1959.... |
| 1959-60 1959-60 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Colombo 18 15 1 2 70 25 31 Ukrainian Nationals 16 12 2 2 49 21 26 New York Hakoah 16 7 4 5 31 22 18... |
Colombo Colombo (soccer) Colombo was an American soccer club based in Staten Island, New York that was a member of the American Soccer League. While only in existence for one year, the team took the ASL title under the direction of player-coach, and future Hall of Famer, Jack Hynes.... (1) |
New York Hakoah New York Hakoah New York Hakoah is a former United States soccer club based in New York City.-New York Hakoah I:Originally formed by former players from SC Hakoah Wien, including among others Béla Guttmann and Rudolph Nickolsburger, they initially played in the Eastern Soccer League in the fall of 1928. In 1929... |
Mike Noha | Andy Racz Andy Racz Andy Racz was an American soccer player who earned one cap with the U.S. national team and played six seasons in the American Soccer League and one season in the International Soccer League.-Professional:... |
| 1960-61 1960-61 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Ukrainian Nationals 14 12 2 0 60 10 26 Falcons SC 15 8 2 5 35 21 18 New York Hakoah 14 8 1 5 27 25 17... |
Ukrainian Nationals (1) | Falcons S.C. | Herman Niss | Mike Noha |
| 1961-62 1961-62 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Ukrainian Nationals 20 16 1 3 54 24 33 Inter-Brooklyn Italians 23 12 4 7 73 50 28 Newark Portuguese 19 11 3 5 46 31 25... |
Ukrainian Nationals (2) | Inter-Brooklyn Italians Inter-Brooklyn Italians Brooklyn Italians is an American soccer team based in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Founded in 1949, the team plays in the National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Atlantic Division.The team plays its home... |
Peter Millar Peter Millar (soccer) Peter Millar is a retired Scottish-American soccer forward. He spent nine seasons in the second American Soccer League, one in the North American Soccer League and four in the German American Soccer League. He also earned thirteen caps, scoring eight goals, with the U.S. national team between... |
Peter Millar Peter Millar (soccer) Peter Millar is a retired Scottish-American soccer forward. He spent nine seasons in the second American Soccer League, one in the North American Soccer League and four in the German American Soccer League. He also earned thirteen caps, scoring eight goals, with the U.S. national team between... |
| 1962-63 1962-63 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Ukrainian Nationals 14 10 1 3 51 13 21 Inter SC 13 9 2 2 30 22 20 Fall River SC 12 6 3 3 21 13 15... |
Ukrainian Nationals (3) | Inter S.C. | Ismael Ferreyra | Peter Millar Peter Millar (soccer) Peter Millar is a retired Scottish-American soccer forward. He spent nine seasons in the second American Soccer League, one in the North American Soccer League and four in the German American Soccer League. He also earned thirteen caps, scoring eight goals, with the U.S. national team between... |
| 1963-64 1963-64 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Ukrainian Nationals 13 11 2 1 44 13 24 Boston Metros 13 9 3 1 21 7 21 Newark Ukrainian Sitch 14 6 4 4 16 17 16... |
Ukrainian Nationals (4) | Boston Metros | Walter Chyzowych Walter Chyzowych Walter Chyzowych was a Ukrainian born soccer player who played for Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals and Newark Sitch of the American Soccer League and was later a coach for theUnited States national soccer team.... |
Abbie Wolanow Abbie Wolanow Avner “Abbie” Wolanow was a U.S. soccer player who played in the American Soccer League and earned one caps with the national team.Wolanow played for New York Hakoah of the American Soccer League from at least 1960 to at least 1963.... |
| 1964-65 1964-65 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Hartford S.C. 9 8 0 1 22 9 16 Newark Portuguese 9 6 0 3 20 10 12 Roma SC 10 5 2 3 21 18 12 N.B... |
Hartford S.C Hartford S.C Hartford S.C. was an American soccer club based in Hartford, Connecticut that was a member of the American Soccer League.For the 1966/67 and 1968 seasons the team was known as the Hartford Kings.-Year-by-year:... (1) |
Newark Portuguese Newark Portuguese The Newark Portuguese were an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The club had been around since 1922 and bought out the Kearny Celtic franchise after the 1950/51 season.... |
Herculiano Riguerdo | Alberto Falak |
| 1965-66 1965-66 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Roma SC 17 15 1 1 62 19 31 Newark Ukrainian Sitch 15 13 0 2 47 13 26 Ukrainian Nationals 14 11 0 3 62 13 25... |
Roma S.C. Roma S.C. Roma S.C. was an American soccer club based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Year-by-year:... (1) |
Newark Ukrainian Sitch Newark Ukrainian Sitch Newark Ukrainian Sitch also known as "Newark Ukrainians" is an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League... |
Walter Chyzowych Walter Chyzowych Walter Chyzowych was a Ukrainian born soccer player who played for Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals and Newark Sitch of the American Soccer League and was later a coach for theUnited States national soccer team.... |
Walter Chyzowych Walter Chyzowych Walter Chyzowych was a Ukrainian born soccer player who played for Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals and Newark Sitch of the American Soccer League and was later a coach for theUnited States national soccer team.... |
| 1966-67 1966-67 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS North Division Newark Ukrainian Sitch 14 11 1 2 43 18 24 Ukrainian Nationals 13 11 0 2 42 8 22 Boston Tigers 12 6 2 4 35 26 14... |
Baltimore St. Gerards (1) | Newark Ukrainian Sitch Newark Ukrainian Sitch Newark Ukrainian Sitch also known as "Newark Ukrainians" is an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League... |
Jorge Benitez Jorge Benitez Jorge Benítez is a former U.S. soccer forward. He played in both the American Soccer League and the North American Soccer League. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1972.-Professional career:... |
Myron Worobec Myron Worobec Myron Worobec was a Ukrainian-American international soccer player who earned one caps for the U.S. Olympic Team in 1967. Played in Pan Am games. A prolific scorer he was named all-East, all-Area, all-America, a member of the U.S. Pan American team and a member of the U.S. Olympic team. MVP of... |
| 1967-68 1967-68 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS First Division Ukrainian Nationals 15 10 3 2 36 12 23 Boston Tigers 15 8 0 7 34 26 16 Washington Darts 15 7 2 6 28 26 16... |
Ukrainian Nationals (5) | New York Inter New York Inter New York Inter was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.In 1964/65, the club joined the "super-league" Eastern Professional Soccer Conference. After the EPSC folded at the end of its only season, the team moved to the ASL and became known... |
Ivan Paleto | Robert Waugh |
| 1968 1968 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Washington Darts 11 9 1 1 33 5 19 Rochester Lancers 12 6 1 5 32 20 13 Philadelphia Ukrainians 9 6 0 3 24 13 12... |
Washington Darts Washington Darts Washington Darts was an American soccer club based in Washington, D.C. that was a member of the American Soccer League and later the North American Soccer League.... (1) |
Rochester Lancers Rochester Lancers The Rochester Lancers were a soccer team based in Rochester, New York that played in the American Soccer League from 1967 until 1969 and the North American Soccer League from 1970 to 1980 at Aquinas Stadium... |
Gerry Brown Gerry Brown Gerry “The Gov.” Brown is a recording engineer and producer based in Los Angeles credited on over 47 Platinum and Gold Records. He has received over 15 Grammy bids, including five nominations for Alicia Keys’ “Songs In A Minor,” a Song of the Year Award for Erykah Badu’s “Love of My Life,” two... |
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| 1969 1969 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Northern Division Syracuse Scorpions 20 12 5 3 53 26 29 Rochester Lancers 20 12 5 3 41 18 29 Boston Astros 20 5 0 15 24 48 10... |
Washington Darts Washington Darts Washington Darts was an American soccer club based in Washington, D.C. that was a member of the American Soccer League and later the North American Soccer League.... (2) |
Syracuse Scorpions | Jim Lefkos Jim Lefkos Demetrios "Jim" Lefkos is a retired Cypriot football forward. He played professionally in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League, where he led the league in scoring in 1969.-Player:... |
Robert Waugh |
| 1970 1970 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Philadelphia Ukrainians 9 6 1 2 17 10 13 Philadelphia Spartans 8 5 0 3 20 15 10 Boston Astros 8 3 1 4 13 18 7... |
Philadelphia Ukrainians Philadelphia Ukrainians The first Philadelphia Ukrainians team was also known as the "Philadelphia Tridents" is also known as the Ukrainian Nationals team that was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a member of the American Soccer League... (6) |
Philadelphia Spartans Philadelphia Spartans The Philadelphia Spartans were a soccer team based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that played in the non-FIFA sanctioned National Professional Soccer League . They played their only season of existence at Temple Stadium in North Philadelphia. The team was owned by Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art... |
Juan Paletta Juan Paletta Juan Paletta is a retired Argentinian football forward who played in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League who shared the ASL scoring title in 1970.... Willie Mfum |
Albert Trik |
| 1971 1971 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS New York Greeks 10 7 2 1 27 10 16 Boston Astros 10 6 2 2 26 9 14 Philadelphia Spartans 10 6 1 3 16 13 13... |
New York Greeks Greek American AA Greek American Atlas Astoria, commonly known as New York Greek American, is a soccer team from New York City that formed in 1941 by Tom Laris and went on to win four U.S. Open Cups. The team plays in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League. Their reserve team is the Greek-American Atlas Reserves FC. The... (1) |
Boston Astros Boston Astros The Boston Astros was an American soccer club based in Boston, Massachusetts that was a member of the American Soccer League.At the end of the 1975 season, the team moved to Worcester, Massachusetts.-Year-by-year:... |
Charles Duccilli Charles Duccilli Charles Duccilli is a retired American soccer forward who played in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League who led the ASL in scoring in 1971 and 1972. He later coached at the professional, collegiate and youth levels.-Youth:... |
Bob Hatzos |
| 1972 1972 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Northern Conference New York Greeks 10 8 2 0 31 7 18 Boston Astros 9 4 3 3 26 19 11... |
Cincinnati Comets Cincinnati Comets The Cincinnati Comets was an American soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Players: Nelson Brazilia Antion Cruz Ringo Cantillo Mullin Hall Schellas Hyndman Al Reynolds Eddy Roberts 12 Apps 12 Goals Roger Saint-Vil 8... (1) |
New York Greeks | Charles Duccilli Charles Duccilli Charles Duccilli is a retired American soccer forward who played in the North American Soccer League and American Soccer League who led the ASL in scoring in 1971 and 1972. He later coached at the professional, collegiate and youth levels.-Youth:... |
Ringo Cantillo Ringo Cantillo Julio “Ringo” Cantillo is a former Costa Rican-American soccer midfielder. He played seven seasons in the American Soccer League where he was the league MVP as a rookie. He won MVP honors a total of three times in the ASL. Cantillo also spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League, one... |
| 1973 1973 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Northeast Conference New York Apollo 14 10 0 4 46 15 20 Connecticut Wildcats 14 8 3 3 28 21 19... |
New York Apollo New York Apollo The New York Greeks was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team began as the amateur Greek-Americans. The club played lower Premier Division of the German American Soccer League which was based in the New York metropolitan area... (1) |
Cincinnati Comets Cincinnati Comets The Cincinnati Comets was an American soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Players: Nelson Brazilia Antion Cruz Ringo Cantillo Mullin Hall Schellas Hyndman Al Reynolds Eddy Roberts 12 Apps 12 Goals Roger Saint-Vil 8... |
Eddy Roberts Eddy Roberts Eddy Roberts was the 1973 leading scorer in the American Soccer League. Roberts played for the Cincinnati Comets, scoring twelve goals, and adding ten assists, in twelve games as the Comets finished runner-up to the New York Apollo.-References:... |
Helio Barbosa |
| 1974 1974 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS East Division New York Apollo 18 13 3 2 34 16 29 Boston Astros 18 9 3 6 33 20 21 New Jersey Brewers 18 8 6 5 32 32 22... |
Rhode Island Oceaneers Rhode Island Oceaneers The Rhode Island Oceaneers was an American soccer club based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that was a member of the American Soccer League.-History:... (1) |
New York Apollo New York Apollo The New York Greeks was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team began as the amateur Greek-Americans. The club played lower Premier Division of the German American Soccer League which was based in the New York metropolitan area... |
Ringo Cantillo Ringo Cantillo Julio “Ringo” Cantillo is a former Costa Rican-American soccer midfielder. He played seven seasons in the American Soccer League where he was the league MVP as a rookie. He won MVP honors a total of three times in the ASL. Cantillo also spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League, one... |
Ringo Cantillo Ringo Cantillo Julio “Ringo” Cantillo is a former Costa Rican-American soccer midfielder. He played seven seasons in the American Soccer League where he was the league MVP as a rookie. He won MVP honors a total of three times in the ASL. Cantillo also spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League, one... |
| 1975 1975 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS North Division Boston Astros 20 9 8 3 51 31 26 Rhode Island Oceaneers 20 8 9 3 38 24 25 Connecticut Yankees 20 9 5 6 42 30 23... |
New York Apollo New York Apollo The New York Greeks was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team began as the amateur Greek-Americans. The club played lower Premier Division of the German American Soccer League which was based in the New York metropolitan area... (2), Boston Astros Boston Astros The Boston Astros was an American soccer club based in Boston, Massachusetts that was a member of the American Soccer League.At the end of the 1975 season, the team moved to Worcester, Massachusetts.-Year-by-year:... (1) |
co-champions | José Neto José Neto José Manuel Conceiçāo Neto was a Portuguese footballer who played for SL Benfica and was part of their European Cup victory in 1961.... |
José Neto José Neto José Manuel Conceiçāo Neto was a Portuguese footballer who played for SL Benfica and was part of their European Cup victory in 1961.... |
| 1976 1976 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS East Division New York Apollo 21 10 3 8 29 25 85 Chicago Cats 21 10 3 8 25 23 82 Cleveland Cobras 21 9 4 8 28 32 80... |
Los Angeles Skyhawks Los Angeles Skyhawks The Los Angeles Skyhawks was a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. Founded as part of the American Soccer League's expansion to the west coast in 1976, they were the first professional sports team to be based in the San Fernando... (1) |
New York Apollo New York Apollo The New York Greeks was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team began as the amateur Greek-Americans. The club played lower Premier Division of the German American Soccer League which was based in the New York metropolitan area... |
Jim Hinch | Jim Hinch |
| 1977 1977 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS East Division New Jersey Americans 24 16 1 7 48 29 123 New York Apollo 24 14 3 7 43 33 115 Cleveland Cobras 24 9 2 13 29 41 79... |
New Jersey Americans (1) | Sacramento Spirits | José Neto José Neto José Manuel Conceiçāo Neto was a Portuguese footballer who played for SL Benfica and was part of their European Cup victory in 1961.... |
Ringo Cantillo Ringo Cantillo Julio “Ringo” Cantillo is a former Costa Rican-American soccer midfielder. He played seven seasons in the American Soccer League where he was the league MVP as a rookie. He won MVP honors a total of three times in the ASL. Cantillo also spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League, one... |
| 1978 1978 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Eastern Division New York Apollo 24 18 1 5 65 37 143 New Jersey Americans 24 10 1 13 49 45 94 Indianapolis Daredevils 24 8 3 13 33 41 78... |
New York Apollo New York Apollo The New York Greeks was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team began as the amateur Greek-Americans. The club played lower Premier Division of the German American Soccer League which was based in the New York metropolitan area... (3) |
Los Angeles Skyhawks Los Angeles Skyhawks The Los Angeles Skyhawks was a professional soccer club based in Los Angeles, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. Founded as part of the American Soccer League's expansion to the west coast in 1976, they were the first professional sports team to be based in the San Fernando... |
Jim Rolland | Jim Rolland |
| 1979 1979 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Eastern Division Columbus Magic 28 17 3 8 55 41 140 New York Eagles 28 14 7 7 49 35 130 Pennsylvania Stoners 28 13 5 10 50 38 120... |
Sacramento Gold Sacramento Gold The Sacramento Gold was an American soccer club based in Sacramento, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.Prior to the 1977 season the team was known as the Sacramento Spirits.... (1) |
Columbus Magic Columbus Magic The Columbus Magic was an American soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio that was a member of the American Soccer League. They played their home games in Franklin County Stadium that they shared with Minor League baseball's Columbus Clippers... |
Ian Filby Ian Filby Ian Filby is a retired English professional football striker who played professionally in South Africa and North America. He started is career with Leyton Orient FC in London.... |
Poli Garcia Poli Garcia Jose “Poli” Garcia is a former U.S. soccer player. He spent at least four seasons in the American Soccer League, three in the North American Soccer League and four in the Major Indoor Soccer League... |
| 1980 1980 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS National Conference Pennsylvania Stoners 28 19 4 5 50 29 146 New York United 28 17 0 11 48 34 128... |
Pennsylvania Stoners Pennsylvania Stoners Pennsylvania Stoners is an American soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Keystone Division.The team plays its home... (1) |
Sacramento Gold Sacramento Gold The Sacramento Gold was an American soccer club based in Sacramento, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.Prior to the 1977 season the team was known as the Sacramento Spirits.... |
Mal Roche Mal Roche Mal Roche is a retired English football forward who played seven seasons in the American Soccer League and at least one in the Major Indoor Soccer League. He was the 1977 ASL Rookie of the Year and the 1980 ASL Leading Scorer.... |
George Gorleku George Gorleku George Gorleku is a retired soccer defender from Ghana. He played professionally in the American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League.Gorleku attended Eastern Illinois University where he played on the men's soccer team from 1975 to 1978... |
| 1981 1981 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Liberty Conference New York United 28 19 4 5 53 28 154 Pennsylvania Stoners 28 17 7 4 51 28 146... |
Carolina Lightnin' Carolina Lightnin' The Carolina Lightnin was an American soccer club based in Charlotte, North Carolina that was a member of the American Soccer League. The Lightnin' played home matches at American Legion Memorial Stadium. Attendance at home games averaged 6,000 spectators... (1) |
New York United | Billy Boljevic Billy Boljevic Rajko "Billy" Boljevic is a retired Yugoslavian professional football forward. He was the 1981 American Soccer League Most Valuable Player and league leading scorer.... |
Billy Boljevic Billy Boljevic Rajko "Billy" Boljevic is a retired Yugoslavian professional football forward. He was the 1981 American Soccer League Most Valuable Player and league leading scorer.... |
| 1982 1982 American Soccer League -League standings: G W T L GF GA PTS Detroit Express 28 19 4 5 37 59 144 Oklahoma City Slickers 28 19 3 6 58 42 138 Georgia Generals 28 12 4 9 55 40 115... |
Detroit Express Detroit Express The Detroit Express was a soccer team based in suburban Detroit that played in the now defunct North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1980. Its home field was the Pontiac Silverdome. The Express were co-owned and directed by famous English soccer pundit Jimmy Hill who was also the managing... (1) |
Oklahoma City Slickers Oklahoma City Slickers The Oklahoma City Slickers was an American soccer club based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that played in three lower division U.S. leagues, the American Soccer League, United Soccer League and USISL.-American Soccer League:... |
Brian Tinnion Brian Tinnion (footballer) Brian Tinnion is a retired English Association football forward who played eleven seasons in the lower English divisions, four in the North American Soccer League, three in the American Soccer League and one in the Major Indoor Soccer League... |
Brian Tinnion Brian Tinnion (footballer) Brian Tinnion is a retired English Association football forward who played eleven seasons in the lower English divisions, four in the North American Soccer League, three in the American Soccer League and one in the Major Indoor Soccer League... |
| 1983 1983 American Soccer League -League standings: G W L GF GA PTS Eastern Division Jacksonville Teamen 25 18 7 62 36 144 Pennsylvania Stoners 25 12 13 46 48 106 Carolina Lightnin' 25 12 13 43 37 103... |
Jacksonville Tea Men Jacksonville Tea Men The Jacksonville Tea Men were an American soccer team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Overall, the Tea Men played a total of four seasons in Jacksonville, first in the major league-level North American Soccer League from 1980–1982, then in the lower level American Soccer League and United... (1) |
Pennsylvania Stoners Pennsylvania Stoners Pennsylvania Stoners is an American soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Keystone Division.The team plays its home... |
Jeff Bourne Jeff Bourne Jeff Bourne was an English football striker who spent most of his early career in the lower English divisions before moving to the United States where he played six seasons in the North American Soccer League, two in the second division American Soccer League... |
Peter Simonini Peter Simonini Peter Simonini was an American soccer goalkeeper who was the 1983 American Soccer League MVP. He spent two seasons in the North American Soccer League, one in the American Soccer League, one in the United Soccer League and one in the Major Indoor Soccer League... |
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Miami Americans The Miami Americans was an American soccer club based in Miami, Florida that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team existed for only the 1980 season and played their home games at Tropical Park Stadium.-History:... (1976–80, as New Jersey Americans New Jersey Americans (soccer) The New Jersey Americans was an American soccer club based in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team won the ASL championship in 1977, in only its second year of existence.... in 1976-79) Nashville Diamonds The Nashville Diamonds were an American soccer club based in Nashville, Tennessee that was a member of the American Soccer League. Their home stadium was Hale Stadium on the campus of Tennessee State University, then the home of the Tennessee State Tigers football team.-1982 Roster: Fred Armstrong... (1982) Newark Portuguese The Newark Portuguese were an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The club had been around since 1922 and bought out the Kearny Celtic franchise after the 1950/51 season.... (1951/52-62/63, 1964/65-67/68) Newark Falcons The Newark Falcons were an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The club was previously known as Falcons-Warsaw. The team disbanded during the 1966-67 season.-Year-by-year:... (1954/55-66/67, as Elizabeth Falcons Elizabeth Falcons The Elizabeth Falcons were an American soccer club based in Elizabeth, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. After the 1958-59 season, the club became simply Falcons S.C. and became known as Falcons-Warsaw before the 1962-63 season.After the 1963-64 season, the team became the... in 1954/55-58/59; as Falcons S.C. in 1959/60-61/62; as Falcons-Warsaw in 1962/63-63/64) Newark Ukrainian Sitch Newark Ukrainian Sitch also known as "Newark Ukrainians" is an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League... (1962/63-63/64, 1965/66-70, as Newark Ukrainian Sitch in 1962/63-68) New Brunswick Hungarian Americans New Brunswick Hungarian Americans was an American soccer club based in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League.For the 1967/68 season, the club was simply known as New Brunswick Hungarian.-Year-by-year:... (1963/64-67/68, as New Brunswick Hungarian Americans in 1963/64-66/67) New England Sharks The New England Sharks was an American soccer club based in Providence, Rhode Island that was a member of the American Soccer League.-1981 Roster: Mark Bryant Len Mercurio -Year-by-year:... (1981) New Jersey Brewers New Jersey Schaefer Brewers was an American soccer club that was a member of the American Soccer League.Established as the New Jersey Schaefer Brewers, the became the New Jersey Brewers after its first season... (1972–75, as New Jersey Shaefer Brewers in 1972) New York Americans (soccer) The New York Americans were an American soccer club founded in 1931. Based in New York, New York, it played in both the first and second American Soccer Leagues.-History:... (1933/34-55/56, merged with Brooklyn Hakoah to become New York Hakoah after 1955/56 season) New York Hakoah New York Hakoah is a former United States soccer club based in New York City.-New York Hakoah I:Originally formed by former players from SC Hakoah Wien, including among others Béla Guttmann and Rudolph Nickolsburger, they initially played in the Eastern Soccer League in the fall of 1928. In 1929... (1956/57-63/64, as New York Hakoah in 1956/57-61/62) New York Inter New York Inter was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.In 1964/65, the club joined the "super-league" Eastern Professional Soccer Conference. After the EPSC folded at the end of its only season, the team moved to the ASL and became known... (1965/66-69, as Inter S.C. in 1965/66) New York Apollo The New York Greeks was an American soccer club based in New York City that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team began as the amateur Greek-Americans. The club played lower Premier Division of the German American Soccer League which was based in the New York metropolitan area... (1971–81, as New York Greeks in 1971-72; as New York Apollo in 1973-79) New York Eagles The New York Eagles were a professional soccer franchise that played in the American Soccer League from 1978 to 1981, with a one-year hiatus in 1980... (1978–79, 1981) Oakland Buccaneers The Oakland Buccaneers was an American soccer club based in Oakland, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.Coached by Javier de la Torre, the Buccaneers changed their name midway through the 1976 season to the Golden Bay Buccaneerrs as they played most of their home games in... (later known at Golden Bay Buccaneers (1976–77) Oklahoma City Slickers The Oklahoma City Slickers was an American soccer club based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that played in three lower division U.S. leagues, the American Soccer League, United Soccer League and USISL.-American Soccer League:... (1982–83) Olimpia (soccer) Olimpia was an American soccer club based in New Britain, Connecticut that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Year-by-year:... (1965/66-66/67) Newark Germans Newark Germans was an American soccer club based in Newark, New Jersey that was an inaugural member of the reformed American Soccer League.Two months into the 1936/37 season the team was taken over and became Paterson Caledonian.-Year-by-year:... in 1933/34-36/37; moved to Paterson during 1936/37 season; as Paterson Caledonian Paterson Caledonian Paterson Caledonian was an American soccer club based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the professional American Soccer League.The club joined the ASL two months into the 1936/37 season, when they took over the Newark Germans and moved the team to Paterson.Before the 1938/39 season, the... 1936/37-37/38, absorbed amateur Trenton Highlanders Trenton Highlanders The Trenton Highlanders were an American soccer club based in Trenton, New Jersey that was a member of the professional American Soccer League.The Highlanders had been previously an amateur club... after 1937/38 season and moved to Trenton; as Trenton Highanders in 1938/39) Pennsylvania Stoners Pennsylvania Stoners is an American soccer team based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2007, the team plays in National Premier Soccer League , a national amateur league at the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Eastern Keystone Division.The team plays its home... (1979–83) Philadelphia Nationals Philadelphia Passon was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was a member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season, the club became the Philadelphia Nationals... (1936/37-53/54, as Passon Phillies in 1936/37-37/38; as Philadelphia in 1938/39; as Philadelphia Passon in 1939/40-40/41) Philadelphia Ukrainians The first Philadelphia Ukrainians team was also known as the "Philadelphia Tridents" is also known as the Ukrainian Nationals team that was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a member of the American Soccer League... (1957/58) Philadelphia Ukrainians The first Philadelphia Ukrainians team was also known as the "Philadelphia Tridents" is also known as the Ukrainian Nationals team that was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a member of the American Soccer League... (1957/58-63/64, 1965/66-70, as Ukrainian Nationals in 1957/58-63/64 & 1965/66-67/68; replaced Philadelphia Ukrainians during 1957/58 season) Philadelphia Spartans The Philadelphia Spartans were a soccer team based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that played in the non-FIFA sanctioned National Professional Soccer League . They played their only season of existence at Temple Stadium in North Philadelphia. The team was owned by Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art... (1969–72) Pittsburgh Miners The Pittsburgh Miners was an American soccer club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that was a member of the American Soccer League in 1975. They compiled a record of 1-16-3, and folded at the end of the season. Sam Viecelli was the topscorer with 6 goals.... (1975) Ponta Delgada S.C. Ponta Delgada Soccer Club, also referred to as Fall River Ponta Delgada, was a United States soccer club, based in Fall River, Massachusetts. The club was formed by members of the city’s Portuguese community and shared its name with Ponta Delgada, the capital city of the Azores, an autonomous... (1951–53) Rochester Lancers The Rochester Lancers were a soccer team based in Rochester, New York that played in the American Soccer League from 1967 until 1969 and the North American Soccer League from 1970 to 1980 at Aquinas Stadium... (1967/68-69) Rochester Flash The Rochester Flash was an American soccer club based in Rochester, New York that was a member of the American Soccer League.After the ASL folded, the club joined the newly formed United Soccer League.... (1981–82) Roma S.C. Roma S.C. was an American soccer club based in Paterson, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League.-Year-by-year:... (1964/65-67/68) Sacramento Gold The Sacramento Gold was an American soccer club based in Sacramento, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.Prior to the 1977 season the team was known as the Sacramento Spirits.... (1976–80, as Sacramento Spirits in 1976-77) St. Louis Mules The St. Louis Mules was an American soccer club that was a member of the American Soccer League. Later in the 1972 season, the team became the St. Louis Frogs.-Year-by-year:... (1972, as St. Louis Frogs later in 1972) Santa Barbara Condors Santa Barbara Condors was an American soccer club that was a member of the American Soccer League.The club folded halfway through their only season.-Year-by-year:... (1977) Southern California Lazers The Southern California Lazers were an American soccer club based in Torrance, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.-1978 Roster: John McGeady Sid Wallace 24 Apps 14 Goals John Granville Jack Howarth Rildo-Year-by-year:... (1978) - based in Long Beach, California Long Beach, California Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257... . Syracuse Suns The Syracuse Scorpions was an American soccer club based in Syracuse, New York that was a member of the American Soccer League.The club folded after the 1970 season, but was revived and renamed the Syracuse Suns. The club folded again after the 1971 season, but was revived again before the 1973... (1969–71, 1973–74, as Syracuse Scorpions in 1969-70; folded after 5 games during 1974 season) Tacoma Tides The Tacoma Tides was an American soccer club based in Tacoma, Washington that was a member of the American Soccer League. Although not long-lived, the club is remembered today for its backup goalkeeper--well-known American soccer coach Bruce Arena.... (1976) Trenton Athletics The Trenton Athletics was an American soccer club based in Trenton, New Jersey that was a member of the reformed American Soccer League.-Year-by-year:... (1948/49-50/51) Trenton Americans Trenton Americans were an American soccer club based in Trenton, New Jersey, who were members of the American Soccer League.-Year-by-year:... (1953/54-54/55) Uhrik Truckers Philadelphia German-American was an American soccer club based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was an inaugural member of the professional American Soccer League.Before the 1941/42 season the club became known as the Philadelphia Americans... (1933/34-64/65, as Philadelphia German-Americans in 1933/34-40/41; as Philadelphia Americans in 1941/42-53/54; became Uhrik Truckers during 1953/54 season) Utah Golden Spikers The Utah Pioneers was an American soccer club based in Salt Lake City, Utah that was a member of the American Soccer League.The team was renamed the Utah Golden Spikers halfway through their only season.-Year-by-year:... (1976, as Utah Pioneers earlier in 1976 season) Washington Darts Washington Darts was an American soccer club based in Washington, D.C. that was a member of the American Soccer League and later the North American Soccer League.... (1967/68-69, as Washington Britannia in 1967/68) Washington Cavaliers The Virginia Capitol Cavaliers was an American soccer club based in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.. The team was a member of the American Soccer League.After their first season, the club became the Washington Cavaliers.... (1971–72, as Virginia Capitol Cavaliers in 1971) Boston Astros The Boston Astros was an American soccer club based in Boston, Massachusetts that was a member of the American Soccer League.At the end of the 1975 season, the team moved to Worcester, Massachusetts.-Year-by-year:... (1967/68-75, as Fall River Astros Fall River Astros The Fall River Astros was an American soccer club based in Fall River, Massachusetts that was a member of the American Soccer League.Following the 1968 season, the franchise folded but was restarted as the Boston Astros.-Year-by-year:... from 1967/68-68; as Boston Astros in 1968-75; moved to Worcester at end of 1975 season) |
ASL III
The next league to call itself the American Soccer League played two seasons in 1988 and 1989. This league comprised ten teams on the East CoastEast 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...
. During its second season, the league champion Fort Lauderdale Strikers played the 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...
, champions of the Western Soccer Alliance in a "national championship" game. By 1990, the ASL and WSA had merged to form the American Professional Soccer League
American Professional Soccer League
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...
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Champions
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| 1988 1988 American Soccer League -History:The third American Soccer League owed its creation to several events in the early 1980s. In 1983, the second American Soccer League collapsed from over-expansion, runaway spending and a restricted fan base. A year later, the North American Soccer League collapsed for essentially the same... |
Washington Diplomats Washington Diplomats The Washington Diplomats were an American soccer club based in Washington, D.C.. Throughout their existence, the club played their home games at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium... (1) |
Fort Lauderdale Strikers | Jorge Acosta Jorge Acosta Jorge Acosta is a retired Colombian American soccer forward. He spent most of his career in the lower U.S. divisions, as well as four in the Colombian first division. He also earned twelve caps with the U.S... |
| 1989 1989 American Soccer League -Northern Division:-Southern Division:-Semifinal 1:-Semifinal 2:-Final:-Points leaders:-Honors:* All A-League*Goalkeeper: Neil Cowley, Winston DuBose... |
Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1) | Boston Bolts Boston Bolts The Boston Bolts were a short lived U.S. soccer team which came into existence in 1988 as a member of the third American Soccer League . They played in Boston, Massachusetts at Nickerson Field... |
Ricardo Alonso Ricardo Alonso Ricardo Alonso was a soccer player who began as a forward before moving to defender later in his career. Alonso spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League, four in Major Indoor Soccer League, at least three in the American Indoor Soccer Association, one in the American Soccer League and... Mirko Castillo Mirko Castillo Mirko Castillo was a Peruvian soccer forward who spent his entire professional career in the United States. He played two seasons in the American Soccer League, tying Ricardo Alonso as the 1990 league leading scorer... |
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New Jersey Eagles The New Jersey Eagles were an American soccer team founded in 1987 as the Cosmopolitan Eagles. In 1988, they entered the third American Soccer League as the New Jersey Eagles. They folded following the 1990 American Professional Soccer League season.... (1988–89) 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.... (1988–89) 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:... (1988–89) 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:... (1988–89) |