Spokane Shadow
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Spokane Shadow was an American soccer team, founded in 1996. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues
Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, until 2005, when the franchise was terminated by the PDL after the 10-year old artificial turf at their home ground, Joe Albi Stadium
in Spokane, Washington
was declared unsafe for play. The team's colors were white, blue and black.
Spokane's place in the Western Conference Northwest Division was taken by Tacoma F.C.
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, 24 July 2005
Brian Ching
Troy Ready
Craig Waibel
Austin Washington
Joshua Hill
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, until 2005, when the franchise was terminated by the PDL after the 10-year old artificial turf at their home ground, Joe Albi Stadium
Joe Albi Stadium
Joe Albi Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Spokane, Washington. Primarily used for football, it is located in the northwest part of the city, just east of the Spokane River. It opened in 1950 as "Memorial Stadium," with a natural grass field, cinder running track, and a seating capacity of...
in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington
Spokane is a city located in the Northwestern United States in the state of Washington. It is the largest city of Spokane County of which it is also the county seat, and the metropolitan center of the Inland Northwest region...
was declared unsafe for play. The team's colors were white, blue and black.
Spokane's place in the Western Conference Northwest Division was taken by Tacoma F.C.
Tacoma F.C.
Tacoma Tide is an American soccer team based in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Stadium...
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Final Squad
vs Cascade SurgeCascade Surge
Cascade Surge was an American soccer team based in Salem, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played its home games...
, 24 July 2005
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 | USISL Premier | 1st, Western Northern | Division Finals | Did not qualify |
| 1997 | 4 | USISL PDSL | 1st, Northwest | Quarterfinals | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | 4 | USISL PDSL | 1st, Northwest | Division Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 1999 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Northwest | Runner-up | 2nd Round |
| 2000 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Northwest | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2001 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Northwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2002 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Northwest | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2003 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Northwest | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Northwest | Conference Semifinals | 1st Round |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Northwest | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Honors
- USL PDL Northwest Division Champions 2003
- USL PDL Western Conference Champions 1999
- USISL PDSL Northwest Division Champions 1998
- USISL PDSL Northwest Division Champions 1997
- USISL Premier League Western-Northern Division Champions 1996
Notable former players
Chuck CoddChuck Codd
Chuck Codd was a U.S. soccer defender who played one season in the Western Soccer Alliance, six in the National Professional Soccer League, two in the USISL and two in the USL PDL...
Brian Ching
Brian Ching
Brian Ching is an American professional soccer forward currently playing for the Montreal Impact of Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
Troy Ready
Troy Ready
Troy Ready is a U.S. soccer midfielder who currently plays for Vakhsh Qurghonteppa in the Tajik League.-Youth:...
Craig Waibel
Craig Waibel
Craig Waibel is a former American soccer player.-College:Waibel played college soccer at University of Washington, and with Spokane Shadow in the USL Premier Development League prior to turning professional....
Austin Washington
Austin Washington
Austin Washington is an American soccer player who most recently played for Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.-College and amateur:...
Joshua Hill
Joshua Hill
Joshua Hill may refer to:* Joshua Hill , Australian baseball player* Joshua Hill , American adventurer* Joshua Hill , American* Josh Hill , Australian footballer...