Tombstone
Formed: June 13, 19661Form National Soccer League, AP via The Schenectady Gazette, Jun. 17, 1966
Disbanded: December 13, 1967 (Merger with United Soccer Association to form NASL)2Differences settled, soccer leagues merge, AP via The Phoenix, Dec. 14, 1967
First Game: April 16, 1967
Final Game: September 9, 1967
Seasons: 1
States & Provinces: 8 (CA, GA, IL, MD, MO, NY, ON, PA)
Leadership
President: Richard H. Millen (1966-1967)
Trophy Case
Background
The National Professional soccer Soccer League (NPSL) was a professional outdoor soccer league that played one season in 1967 before merging with the United Soccer Association (USA) to form the North American Soccer League (NASL). The latter began play in 1968.
National Professional Soccer League Franchises
| Franchise | Years Active | NPSL Champions |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Chiefs | 1967 | None |
| Baltimore Bays | 1967 | None |
| California Clippers | 1967 | None |
| Chicago Spurs | 1967 | None |
| Los Angeles Toros | 1967 | None |
| New York Generals | 1967 | None |
| Oakland Clippers | 1967 | 1967 |
| Philadelphia Spartans | 1967 | None |
| Pittsburgh Phantoms | 1967 | None |
| St. Louis Stars | 1967 | None |
| Toronto Falcons | 1967 | None |
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