Tacoma Tides
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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
.
in the playoff quarterfinals, 2-1, then lost in overtime to the eventual champion Los Angeles Skyhawks
in the semifinals by a score of 2-1.
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to...
that was a member of the American Soccer League
American Soccer League
The American Soccer League has been a name used by three different professional soccer leagues in the United States. The first American Soccer League was established in 1921 by the merger of teams from the National Association Football League and the Southern New England Soccer League. For...
. Although not long-lived, the club is remembered today for its backup goalkeeper--well-known American soccer coach Bruce Arena
Bruce Arena
Bruce Arena is a former coach of the United States men's national soccer team as well as a former professional soccer and lacrosse player...
.
Year-by-year
In their only year of existence, the Tides finished 2nd in the ASL Western Division. They defeated the Utah Golden SpikersUtah 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:...
in the playoff quarterfinals, 2-1, then lost in overtime to the eventual champion 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...
in the semifinals by a score of 2-1.
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, West | Semifinals | Did not enter |