Canadian National Soccer League (1993)
American Professional Soccer League (1994)
Tombstone
Born: 1994 – The former North York Rockets re-brand and join the CNSL
Folded: 1995 – The Rockets cease operations
First Game:
Last Game: September 23, 1994 (L 2-1 vs. Fort Lauderdale Strikers)
CNSL Championships: None
APSL Championships: None
Stadium
Etobicoke Centennial Stadium (6,000)11994 Toronto Rockets Program
Branding
Team Colors: Blue & White21994 Toronto Rockets Program
Ownership
Owner: Antonio Fontana
Background
The Toronto Rockets were a brief professional entry in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL), active for the summer of 1994 only. The franchise originally formed in 1987 as the North York Rockets of the Canadian Soccer League, a pro league that operated from 1987 to 1992. After the CSL folded, the North York Rockets played a semi-pro schedule in the Canadian National Soccer League in 1993.
The Rockets returned to professional status in 1994 as a member of the eight-team APSL. The APSL was the highest level of pro soccer in the United States or Canada at the time, but the league was in terrible shape. For the past three years the league had struggled to round up enough viable clubs to stage a season. 1994 was no different. The expansion Houston Force franchise was kicked out of the league after just one game, reducing the membership to seven clubs.
The Rockets were the weakest entry in the remaining group, finishing in last place with a 5-15 record. The Rockets also had the worst attendance in the APSL, attracting fewer than 1,500 fans per match to Etobicoke Centennial Stadium. The club announced plans to return for the 1995 season, but pulled out of the league and disbanded shortly before the season got underway.
Toronto Rockets Shop
Downloads
9-9-1994 Rockets vs. Colorado Foxes Roster
9-9-1994 Toronto Rockets vs. Colorado Foxes Roster
Links
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