Category: American Soccer League 1988

1991 Maryland Bays program from the American Professional Soccer League

Maryland Bays

The Maryland Bays were one of the best pro soccer clubs in America during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s during an era when the outdoor game was at a particularly low ebb in the U.S.  Over the course of four seasons, the Bays posted a 79-31 record and won a national title in 1990. The 1991 Bays squad was perhaps even stronger, dominating the American Professional Soccer League with a 19-2 regular season record. But a stunning semi-final playoff defeat to the Albany Capitals prevented Maryland from defending its crown.

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1975 Tampa Bay Rowdies Media Guide from the North American Soccer League

Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975-1993)

North American Soccer League (1975-1984) American Indoor Soccer Association (1986-1987) American Soccer League (1988-1989) American Professional Soccer League (1990-1993) Born: 1974 – NASL expansion franchise

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Albany Capitals American Soccer League

Albany Capitals

The Albany Capitals were a late 80’s/early 90’s professional soccer team in the capital district of New York.  The club played in the American Soccer League, which was the highest level of professional soccer in the United States at the time. Despite a very modest budget, the Capitals featured U.S. National Team playes such as John Harkes, Brian Bliss and Mike Windischmann during their four-year run.

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1988 Orlando Lions program from the American Soccer League

Orlando Lions

Amateur/Independent (1986-1987) American Soccer League (1988-1990) American Professional Soccer League (1990) Born: 1986 – Club formed Died: January 1991 – The Lions merge with the

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