1999 A-League
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Northeast Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | SW | SL | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester Rhinos | 28 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 20 | +27 | 7 | 92 |
| 2 | Staten Island Vipers Staten Island Vipers The Staten Island Vipers were a soccer club that competed in the USL A-League in 1998 and 1999. The club was based on Staten Island, New York City. The team played its games at Tottenville High School and Wagner College... |
28 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 31 | +22 | 9 | 82 |
| 3 | Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its... |
28 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 44 | +13 | 8 | 74 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
28 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 43 | +20 | 9 | 72 |
| 5 | Lehigh Valley Steam Lehigh Valley Steam Lehigh Valley Steam was a soccer club that competed in the A-League in 1999. Based in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the club has problems securing a home stadium and folded after a single season. The club featured future U.S. national team player Kerry Zavagnin and was coached by Daryl... |
28 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 44 | -2 | 6 | 63 |
| 6 | Boston Bulldogs Boston Bulldogs (soccer) The Boston Bulldogs were a soccer club originally founded in 1996 as the Worcester Wildfire. The team debuted in the USISL and would play in the A-League from 1997 to 2000... |
28 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 36 | +13 | 8 | 61 |
| 6 | Toronto Lynx Toronto Lynx Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.... |
28 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 49 | 36 | +13 | 8 | 51 |
| 6 | Connecticut Wolves Connecticut Wolves The Connecticut Wolves were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2002. Based in New Britain, Connecticut, and playing in Veteran's Stadium, the club started in the D-3 Pro League before moving to the A-League in 1997.-History:... |
28 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 68 | -36 | 5 | 34 |
Atlantic Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | SW | SL | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company... |
28 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 33 | +21 | 10 | 75 |
| 2 | Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
28 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 51 | 44 | +7 | 6 | 69 |
| 3 | Charleston Battery Charleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
28 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 39 | +4 | 6 | 62 |
| 4 | Jacksonville Cyclones Jacksonville Cyclones The Jacksonville Cyclones are a now-defunct USL A-League soccer team, based in Jacksonville, Florida, that formed in 1995. The team folded in 1999 shortly after the death of their manager Dennis Viollet, the former Manchester United and England striker.... |
28 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 61 | -10 | 9 | 59 |
| 5 | Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership... |
28 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 61 | -10 | 9 | 59 |
| 6 | Hampton Roads Mariners | 28 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 45 | 41 | +4 | 5 | 57 |
| 6 | Raleigh Express Raleigh Express The Raleigh Express was a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2000. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the club started as the Raleigh Flyers in the USISL before moving to the A-League in 1997. In 1999, the club was renamed the Express, and in 2000, became the Raleigh... |
28 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 50 | -18 | 5 | 47 |
| 6 | Maryland Mania Maryland Mania Maryland Mania was a soccer club based in Baltimore Maryland that competed in the A-League for one year, in 1999.-Year-by-year:-Coach:Justin Fashanu was hired to coach the Mania, but fled the United States during the pre-season when he was accused of sexually assaulting an underage boy. He was... |
28 | 3 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 85 | -69 | 2 | 13 |
Central Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | SW | SL | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby... |
28 | 22 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 57 | 17 | +40 | 6 | 88 |
| 2 | MLS Project 40 | 28 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 46 | -2 | 4 | 66 |
| 3 | New Orleans Storm New Orleans Storm The New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers was an American soccer club that competed in the USISL from 1993 to 1999. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the club was renamed the New Orleans Storm in 1998. The team folded after the 1999 season.-History:... |
28 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 61 | -5 | 11 | 66 |
| 4 | Indiana Blast Indiana Blast Indiana Blast were an American soccer team, founded in 1997. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues, and played in the D-3 Pro League, the A-League and the USL Premier Development League, until folding at the end of the 2004 season.... |
28 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 51 | -8 | 5 | 55 |
| 5 | Milwaukee Rampage Milwaukee Rampage The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the... |
28 | 13 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 49 | -5 | 5 | 54 |
| 6 | Tennessee Rhythm | 28 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 44 | 52 | -8 | 6 | 49 |
| 6 | Cincinnati Riverhawks Cincinnati Riverhawks The Cincinnati Riverhawks were a professional soccer team that debuted in the USISL Premier Development League in 1997 and joined the A-League from 1998 to 2003... |
28 | 7 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 71 | -26 | 7 | 34 |
Pacific Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | SW | SL | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Flash San Diego Flash San Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer... |
28 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 65 | 30 | +35 | 11 | 90 |
| 2 | Vancouver 86ers | 28 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 77 | 31 | +46 | 10 | 84 |
| 3 | Seattle Sounders | 28 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 56 | 36 | +20 | 10 | 81 |
| 4 | Orange County Zodiac | 28 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 59 | 49 | +10 | 10 | 73 |
| 5 | El Paso Patriots El Paso Patriots Chivas El Paso Patriots is an American soccer team based in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1989, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference.The team plays its home games at... |
28 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 59 | -10 | 6 | 55 |
| 6 | San Francisco Bay Seals San Francisco Bay Seals San Francisco Seals was an American soccer team based in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1992, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise left the league.The team played its home games... |
28 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 54 | -17 | 4 | 40 |
| 6 | Sacramento Geckos Sacramento Geckos The Sacramento Geckos were an American soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1997 to 1999. The club was founded as the Albuquerque Geckos in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1997, before being sold and moved to Sacramento, California for the 1999 season.The Geckos had great success... |
28 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 91 | -75 | 0 | 1 |
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Eastern Conference Semifinal 1
Eastern Conference Semifinal 2
Western Conference Semifinal 1
Western Conference Semifinal 2
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Final
MVP: Amos MageeAmos Magee
Amos Magee is the former head coach of the Minnesota Thunder. Magee received his bachelors degree from Wesleyan University and his masters in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota...
, Minnesota Thunder
Points leaders
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niall Thompson Niall Thompson Niall Joseph Thompson is an English-born Canadian footballer, who works currently as Assistant coach of Surrey United Firefighters.-Club career :... |
Vancouver 86ers | 20 | 7 | 47 |
| 2 | Mark Baena Mark Baena Mark Baena is a retired American soccer player. Baena is the highest goalscorer in the history of USL First Division, where he amassed eighty-six goals... |
Seattle Sounders | 20 | 6 | 46 |
| Eduardo Sebrango Eduardo Sebrango Eduardo Sebrango is a Cuban-Canadian footballer who currently plays for Montreal Impact in the North American Soccer League.-Club:... |
Vancouver 86ers | 18 | 10 | 46 | |
| 4 | Darko Kolic Darko Kolic Darko Kolić is a former Serbian footballer.- Career :Kolić started his professional career in Yugoslavia in 1992, first with FK Rad, in the First Division and then FK Hajduk Beograd, in Second Division... |
Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its... |
7 | 9 | 43 |
| 5 | Steve Patterson | Orange County Zodiac | 19 | 4 | 42 |
| 6 | Jamil Mitchell | Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company... |
15 | 9 | 39 |
| Ernest Inneh Ernest Inneh Ernest Inneh is a retired Nigerian-American soccer player who currently overseas the Westchester Flames youth system. He scored the only goal in the final of the 1991 U.S. Open Cup.-Playing career:... |
Staten Island Vipers Staten Island Vipers The Staten Island Vipers were a soccer club that competed in the USL A-League in 1998 and 1999. The club was based on Staten Island, New York City. The team played its games at Tottenville High School and Wagner College... |
18 | 3 | 39 | |
| 8 | Greg Simmonds | Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company... |
16 | 6 | 38 |
| 9 | Onandi Lowe Onandi Lowe Onandi Lowe is a Jamaican former international footballer. He spent some of his career in the Jamaican National Premier League as well as having stints in North America and England... |
Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
15 | 7 | 37 |
| John Wolyniec John Wolyniec John Wolyniec is a former American soccer player who is now a coach in the New York Red Bulls youth system.-Youth and Amateur:... |
Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its... |
15 | 7 | 37 | |
| John Sulentic | Vancouver 86ers | 9 | 19 | 37 | |
| 12 | Carlos Farias Carlos Farias Carlos “Chile” Farias is a Chilean soccer forward who has spent his entire professional career in the United States. Over the years, he has played in five indoor and outdoor leagues, including Major League Soccer... |
San Diego Flash San Diego Flash San Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer... |
15 | 6 | 36 |
| Ian Russell Ian Russell (soccer) Ian Russell is an American soccer player and coach.Russell attended the University of Washington on a soccer scholarship and was a three-time All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation first team selection. He then played for the Seattle Sounders of the USL First Division in 1998 and 1999... |
Seattle Sounders | 14 | 8 | 36 | |
| 14 | Gary Glasgow Gary Glasgow Gary Glasgow is a Trinidadian international soccer player who plays professionally as a striker for North East Stars.-Career:... |
Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
14 | 7 | 35 |
| 15 | Patrick Beech | New Orleans Storm New Orleans Storm The New Orleans Riverboat Gamblers was an American soccer club that competed in the USISL from 1993 to 1999. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the club was renamed the New Orleans Storm in 1998. The team folded after the 1999 season.-History:... |
16 | 2 | 34 |
| 16 | Paul Conway Paul Conway (soccer) Paul Conway is a retired American soccer forward who spent five seasons in the English lower divisions before returning to the United States. He was the 2001 United Soccer Leagues leading goal scorer and MVP... |
Charleston Battery Charleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
14 | 5 | 33 |
| 17 | Dan Stebbins Dan Stebbins Dan Stebbins is a retired U.S. soccer forward who played three seasons in Major League Soccer and was the 1996 USISL league leading scorer and MVP.-Youth:... |
Milwaukee Rampage Milwaukee Rampage The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the... |
10 | 12 | 32 |
| 18 | Mac Cozier Mac Cozier Mac Cozier is a retired American soccer player. He played one season in Major League Soccer, one in the Chilean Second Division, one in USISL and six in the USL First Division... |
Jacksonville Cyclones Jacksonville Cyclones The Jacksonville Cyclones are a now-defunct USL A-League soccer team, based in Jacksonville, Florida, that formed in 1995. The team folded in 1999 shortly after the death of their manager Dennis Viollet, the former Manchester United and England striker.... |
13 | 4 | 30 |
| Gustavo Leal | Orange County Zodiac | 13 | 4 | 30 | |
| Mugurel Dimitru | San Diego Flash San Diego Flash San Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer... |
9 | 12 | 30 |
Honors
- MVP: John SwallenJohn SwallenJohn Swallen is a retired American soccer player who played professionally with the Minnesota Thunder for twelve seasons. Swallen, a goalkeeper, was named to the Thunder Hall of Fame in 2002, following the conclusion of his Thunder career...
- Leading goal scorer: Niall ThompsonNiall ThompsonNiall Joseph Thompson is an English-born Canadian footballer, who works currently as Assistant coach of Surrey United Firefighters.-Club career :...
- Leading goalkeeper: John SwallenJohn SwallenJohn Swallen is a retired American soccer player who played professionally with the Minnesota Thunder for twelve seasons. Swallen, a goalkeeper, was named to the Thunder Hall of Fame in 2002, following the conclusion of his Thunder career...
- Defender of the Year: Scott SchweitzerScott SchweitzerScott Schweitzer is an American soccer coach and former professional soccer player. He spent two years as the head coach of Carolina RailHawks FC.-College soccer:...
- Rookie of the Year: Greg Simmonds
- Coach of the Year: Paul RileyPaul RileyPaul Riley is a Scottish actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Winston Ingram in the Scottish sitcom, Still Game. He previously worked on the sketch show Chewin' the Fat, the show that Still Game was a spin-off from...
- Referee of the Year: Glenn Prechac
- First Team All League
- Goalkeeper: John SwallenJohn SwallenJohn Swallen is a retired American soccer player who played professionally with the Minnesota Thunder for twelve seasons. Swallen, a goalkeeper, was named to the Thunder Hall of Fame in 2002, following the conclusion of his Thunder career...
- Defenders: Craig DemminCraig DemminCraig Demmin is a soccer defender currently playing for Mississippi Brilla in the USL Premier Development League.Demmin represented the Trinidad and Tobago national team from 1995 to 2003. He played for East Fife F.C. before playing in Major League Soccer for the Tampa Bay Mutiny in 2001...
, Scott SchweitzerScott SchweitzerScott Schweitzer is an American soccer coach and former professional soccer player. He spent two years as the head coach of Carolina RailHawks FC.-College soccer:...
, Tenywa BonseuTenywa BonseuTenywa "T-Bone" Bonseu is a Ugandan footballer, currently without a club.-Amateur and college:Bonseu began his career playing for Horizon FC in his native Uganda, before coming to the United States in 1997 to attend and play college soccer for Martin Methodist College in rural...
, Kalin BankovKalin BankovKalin Bankov is a Bulgarian former international footballer who played professionally in Bulgaria and the United States as a defender.-Career:... - Midfielders: Carlos FariasCarlos FariasCarlos “Chile” Farias is a Chilean soccer forward who has spent his entire professional career in the United States. Over the years, he has played in five indoor and outdoor leagues, including Major League Soccer...
, Mauro BielloMauro BielloMauro Biello is now an assistant coach for the MLS-bound Montreal Impact and is best known for having been professional soccer player on the same team....
, Mac CozierMac CozierMac Cozier is a retired American soccer player. He played one season in Major League Soccer, one in the Chilean Second Division, one in USISL and six in the USL First Division... - Forwards: Mark BaenaMark BaenaMark Baena is a retired American soccer player. Baena is the highest goalscorer in the history of USL First Division, where he amassed eighty-six goals...
, Ernest InnehErnest InnehErnest Inneh is a retired Nigerian-American soccer player who currently overseas the Westchester Flames youth system. He scored the only goal in the final of the 1991 U.S. Open Cup.-Playing career:...
, Niall ThompsonNiall ThompsonNiall Joseph Thompson is an English-born Canadian footballer, who works currently as Assistant coach of Surrey United Firefighters.-Club career :...
- Second Team All League
- Goalkeeper: Pat OnstadPat OnstadPatrick Stewart "Pat" Onstad is a Canadian soccer retired goalkeeper, who is currently an assistant coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
- Defenders: Jose Vasquez, John Coughlin, Gilbert Jean-Baptiste
- Midfielders: Ian RussellIan Russell (soccer)Ian Russell is an American soccer player and coach.Russell attended the University of Washington on a soccer scholarship and was a three-time All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation first team selection. He then played for the Seattle Sounders of the USL First Division in 1998 and 1999...
, John Sulentic, Marvin Oliver - Forwards: Jamel MitchellJamel MitchellJamel Mitchell was an American soccer forward who last played professionally in Major League Soccer, the USL First Division and USL Second Division....
, Paul ConwayPaul Conway (soccer)Paul Conway is a retired American soccer forward who spent five seasons in the English lower divisions before returning to the United States. He was the 2001 United Soccer Leagues leading goal scorer and MVP...
, Darko KolicDarko KolicDarko Kolić is a former Serbian footballer.- Career :Kolić started his professional career in Yugoslavia in 1992, first with FK Rad, in the First Division and then FK Hajduk Beograd, in Second Division...
, Onandi LoweOnandi LoweOnandi Lowe is a Jamaican former international footballer. He spent some of his career in the Jamaican National Premier League as well as having stints in North America and England...