New Jersey Americans (soccer)
The New Jersey Americans were an American soccer club based in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team won the ASL championship in 1977, in its second year of existence.
After the 1979 season, the club moved to Miami, Florida and became known as the Miami Americans.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 | ASL | 6th, East | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1977 | 2 | ASL | 1st, East | Champion | Did not enter |
| 1978 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Eastern | Semifinals | Did not enter |
| 1979 | 2 | ASL | 4th, Eastern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
Coaches
- Rich Melvin: 1976
- Manny Schellscheidt: 1977-1978
- Arthur Stewart: 1979
- Tom O'Dea: 1979
- Eddie Firmani: 1979
Notable players
Juan Cano (1977–78) 34 Apps 5 Goals-
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Eusébio (1978) 9 Apps 2 Goals- Woody Hartman (1976)
- Kevin Kiernan (1976) 21 Apps 6 Goals
Jose Neto (1977–78) 39 Apps 34 Goals- Telmo Pires (1977) 43 Apps 13 Goals
Tom O'Dea (1977-79) 40+ Apps 0 Goals- Steve Reid (1978) 21 Apps 8 Goals
- John Roeslein (1976–77) 20 Apps 7 Goals
- Skip Roderick (1976–78) 53 Apps 1 Goal
- Antonio Simoes (1978) 12 Apps 0 Goals
Jerry Sularz (1977–78) 35 Apps 45 Goals Against
Carlos Velasquez (1977–78) 23+ Apps 3+ Goals- Denny Vaninger (1979)
Honors
ASL Season MVP
- 1977 Ringo Cantillo
ASL Rookie of the Year
- 1976: John Roeslein
'ASL Leading Goal Scorer
- 1977 Jose Neto (17 Goals)
ASL Leading Point Scorer
- 1977 Jose Neto (36 Points)
ASL All-Star Team
- 1977 Telmo Pires, Ringo Cantillo, Juan Cano, Jose Neto
References