Virginia Beach Mariners
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The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer
club, who formerly played in the USL First Division
of the United Soccer Leagues
, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer
. On March 30, 2007 the team folded due to lack of ownership.
The Mariners played at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex
in Virginia Beach, Virginia
, from 1999 up to their demise in 2007.
The team was founded in 1994 as the Hampton Roads Hurricanes, but they changed their name to Mariners after the first year. For the 2003 season, the team changed their name from Hampton Roads Mariners to the more widely recognizable Virginia Beach Mariners. The team went on a one- year hiatus in 1997, after which they joined the A-League.
In 2006, the Mariners added a USL Premier Development League
club, the Virginia Beach Submariners
. Shortly after the termination of the Mariners, the Submariners were taken over by the Hampton Roads Piranhas
, a women's W-League soccer club, who renamed the team the Hampton Roads Piranhas to reflect the change of ownership.
(1998–2000) as Hampton Roads Mariners Darren Caskey
(2005–06) http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player2/darrencaskey.htm Cornelius Huggins Mike Kirmse (2004) Richard Logan
Shane McFaul
(2006) Darin Lewis
(2002) Darren Warham
(2002)
Football (soccer)
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club, who formerly played in the USL First Division
USL First Division
The United Soccer Leagues First Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico....
of the United Soccer Leagues
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...
, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. On March 30, 2007 the team folded due to lack of ownership.
The Mariners played at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex
Virginia Beach Sportsplex
-External links:[]Category:Sports venues in Hampton RoadsCategory:United Football League venuesCategory:Soccer venues in VirginiaCategory:Sports in Virginia Beach, VirginiaCategory:Visitor attractions in Virginia Beach, Virginia...
in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
, from 1999 up to their demise in 2007.
The team was founded in 1994 as the Hampton Roads Hurricanes, but they changed their name to Mariners after the first year. For the 2003 season, the team changed their name from Hampton Roads Mariners to the more widely recognizable Virginia Beach Mariners. The team went on a one- year hiatus in 1997, after which they joined the A-League.
In 2006, the Mariners added a USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
club, the Virginia Beach Submariners
Virginia Beach Submariners
Virginia Beach Piranhas is an American soccer team based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Founded in 2006 as the Virginia Beach Submariners as part of the development system of the now-defunct USL First Division franchise, the Virginia Beach Mariners, the team plays in the USL Premier...
. Shortly after the termination of the Mariners, the Submariners were taken over by the Hampton Roads Piranhas
Hampton Roads Piranhas
Hampton Roads Piranhas is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 1995. The team is a member of the United Soccer Leagues W-League, the second tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada...
, a women's W-League soccer club, who renamed the team the Hampton Roads Piranhas to reflect the change of ownership.
Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | USISL | 5th, Atlantic | Divisional Semifinals | Did not enter | |
| 1995 | USISL Pro League | 5th, Atlantic | Divisional Semifinals | Did not qualify | |
| 1996 | USISL Select League | 3rd, South Atlantic | Select Six | Did not qualify | |
| 1997 | On hiatus | ||||
| 1998 | USISL A-League | 3rd, Atlantic | Conference Quarterfinals | 3rd Round | |
| 1999 | USL A-League | 6th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify | |
| 2000 | USL A-League | 4th, Atlantic | Conference Quarterfinals | 3rd Round | |
| 2001 | On hiatus | ||||
| 2002 | USL A-League | 5th, Southeast | Did not qualify | 3rd Round | |
| 2003 | USL A-League | 2nd, Southeast | Division Finals | 4th Round | |
| 2004 | USL A-League | 6th, Eastern | Did not qualify | 3rd Round | |
| 2005 | USL First Division | 11th | Did not qualify | 2nd Round | |
| 2006 | USL First Division | 9th | Did not qualify | 3rd Round | |
2006 squad
Former players
Jon BuschJon Busch
Jon Busch is an American soccer goalkeeper for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
(1998–2000) as Hampton Roads Mariners Darren Caskey
Darren Caskey
Darren Mark Caskey is an English former footballer.A central midfielder, Caskey started his career as a trainee at Tottenham Hotspur, but failed to live up to early potential. He went on to have notable spells at Reading and Notts County.He captained the England side which won the U-18 European...
(2005–06) http://www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/player2/darrencaskey.htm Cornelius Huggins Mike Kirmse (2004) Richard Logan
Richard Logan (footballer born 1988)
Richard Logan is an English professional football forward currently with Blyth Spartans.Logan was born in Washington, Tyne and Wear and began his career as a trainee with Darlington...
Shane McFaul
Shane McFaul
Shane McFaul, born in Dublin on May 23, 1986, is an Irish footballer currently playing for League of Ireland side, St. Patrick's Athletic. Shane attended Mary Queen of Angels National School in Ballyfermot Co...
(2006) Darin Lewis
Darin Lewis
Darin Lewis is a soccer player from Trinidad and Tobago who currently plays for WASA FC.-Youth:The son of former Trinidad and Tobago national football captain Steve Pierre, Lewis attended Mercer County Community College where he was part of Mercer's 1997 and 1998 JUCO soccer championship teams...
(2002) Darren Warham
Darren Warham
Darren Warham is a retired English football player who spent his professional career in the USL A-League.-Youth:Warham attended Lynn University where he was a 1996 and 1997 Second Team and 1998 First Team All American soccer player...
(2002)