Dale Russell (soccer)
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Dale Russell was a U.S. soccer forward
who played in the North American Soccer League
and the Major Indoor Soccer League
. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team.
, Russell attended Philadelphia Textile
where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1973 to 1976. He was a four-time All American, second team as a freshman and first team each of his next three seasons. He is the school’s career leader in points (198), goals (71) and is second in career assists with 55.http://www.phillyu.org/athletics/varsitysports/menssoccer/menssoccer06.pdf He also led the 1974 NCAA post-season tournament with six goals and one assist for thirteen points.http://www.ncaa.org/library/records/soccer/soccer_records_book/2002/09MensChampionships.pdf
selected Russell with the first round (third pick) of the NASL draft.http://www.timbersfanpage.com/alltimeinfo.htm He never played for Portland and in 1978, the expansion Houston Hurricanes
signed Russell. He spent three seasons with the Hurricanes.
(MISL) in 1978, the team drew most of its roster from the NASL Hurricanes. The Summitt went to the MISL championship in the 1979-1980 season. They fell to the New York Arrows
, 7-4, with one Houston goal coming from Russell. He finished the season with twenty-six goals.http://www.oursportscentral.com/misl/197980.html In 1980, he moved to the Philadelphia Fever
for two seasons. In 1982, he signed with the St. Louis Steamers
where he again spent two seasons. He also spent the 1985-1986 season with the Chicago Sting
.
on September 20, 1978. He started, but came off for Al Trost
.
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
who played in 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:...
and the Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team.
College
While born in BermudaBermuda
Bermuda is a British overseas territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. Located off the east coast of the United States, its nearest landmass is Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. It is about south of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, and northeast of Miami, Florida...
, Russell attended Philadelphia Textile
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia University, founded in 1884, is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Philadelphia University's student body consists of about 3,500 individuals from all 50 states and over 50 countries...
where he played on the men’s soccer team from 1973 to 1976. He was a four-time All American, second team as a freshman and first team each of his next three seasons. He is the school’s career leader in points (198), goals (71) and is second in career assists with 55.http://www.phillyu.org/athletics/varsitysports/menssoccer/menssoccer06.pdf He also led the 1974 NCAA post-season tournament with six goals and one assist for thirteen points.http://www.ncaa.org/library/records/soccer/soccer_records_book/2002/09MensChampionships.pdf
NASL
On January 12, 1977, the Portland Timbers of the North American Soccer LeagueNorth 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:...
selected Russell with the first round (third pick) of the NASL draft.http://www.timbersfanpage.com/alltimeinfo.htm He never played for Portland and in 1978, the expansion Houston Hurricanes
Houston Hurricanes
The Houston Hurricanes were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leaguesfrom 1996 to 2000.-Description and history:The Hurricanes were a Division III franchise, and their Major League Soccer affiliation was with the Kansas City Wizards owned by Joseph "Joey" Marc Serralta Ives and...
signed Russell. He spent three seasons with the Hurricanes.
MISL
When the Houston Summit entered Indoor Soccer LeagueMajor Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
(MISL) in 1978, the team drew most of its roster from the NASL Hurricanes. The Summitt went to the MISL championship in the 1979-1980 season. They fell to the New York Arrows
New York Arrows
The New York Arrows was an indoor soccer team that played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1978 to 1984. They won the first four MISL championships.-Preparing for the first season:...
, 7-4, with one Houston goal coming from Russell. He finished the season with twenty-six goals.http://www.oursportscentral.com/misl/197980.html In 1980, he moved to the Philadelphia Fever
Philadelphia Fever
.The Philadelphia Fever were an indoor soccer team based out of Philadelphia that played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1978 to 1982. Their home arena was the Spectrum)...
for two seasons. In 1982, he signed with the St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
where he again spent two seasons. He also spent the 1985-1986 season with the Chicago Sting
Chicago Sting
The Chicago Sting was an American professional soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Sting played in the North American Soccer League from 1975 to 1984 and in the Major Indoor Soccer League from in the 1982-83 season and again from 1984 to 1988...
.
National team
Russell earned his one cap with the U.S. national team in a 1-0 loss to PortugalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
on September 20, 1978. He started, but came off for Al Trost
Al Trost
Alan Trost is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder. He played collegiate soccer at Saint Louis University where he won the 1969 and 1970 Hermann Trophy as the player of the year. His professional career includes years in both the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League . He...
.