1997 San Jose Clash season

San Jose Clash
1997 season
Owner Major League Soccer
Coach Brian Quinn
Stadium Spartan Stadium
Major League Soccer Conference: 5th
Overall: 10th
MLS Cup Did not qualify
U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals
California Clásico 1st
Top goalscorer Ronald Cerritos (12)

The 1997 San Jose Clash season was the second season of the team's existence. San Jose finished the season in 5th place missing the playoffs for the first time. The season also saw head coach Laurie Calloway replaced by Brian Quinn halfway through the season. There was lots of controversy surrounding Eric Wynalda and Laurie Calloway. Tayt Ianni, Mac Cozier, Edumundo Rodriguez and Tom Liner were released halfway through the season when Calloway was replaced. Daniel Guzman played in only 3 games for the Clash before returning to Mexico.

Squad

Current Squad

[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
0 United States GK Louis Mata
1 United States GK Tom Liner
1 United States GK Dave Salzwedel
3 United States DF John Doyle
4 United States DF Curt Onalfo
2 United States DF Oscar Draguicevich
29 United States MF Alberto Montoya
5 Nigeria DF Michael Emenalo
6 Nigeria MF Ben Iroha
6 Brazil DF Arnold Cruz
7 United States DF Dominic Kinnear
8 United States FW Jeff Baicher
9 United States FW Lawrence Lozzano
10 United States MF Christopher Sullivan
11 United States FW Eric Wynalda
12 United States DF Troy Dayak
No. Position Player
13 United States FW Shawn Medved
14 United States FW Daniel Guzman
14 United States FW Esmundo Rodriguez
15 Hungary DF Istvan Urbanyi
16 United States MF Steve Rullo
17 United States DF Tim Martin
18 United States MF Alberto Montoya
19 United States DF Tayt Ianni
20 El Salvador FW Ronald Cerritos
20 United States FW Mac Cozier
21 United States MF Eddie Lewis
22 United States MF Ramiro Corrales
23 United States MF Chris McDonald
24 United States GK David Kramer
25 United States DF Jason Annichero
27 United States MF Steve Rullo
28 United States FW Edmundo Rodriguez

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Matches

(SO) = Shootout [3]

U.S. Open Cup

Source:[5]

Friendlies

Standings

Western Conference
Pos Club Pts GP W L SOW GF GA GD
1 Kansas City Wizards 49 32 14 11 7 57 51  +6
2 Los Angeles Galaxy 44 32 14 16 2 55 44  +11
3 Dallas Burn 42 32 13 16 3 55 49  +6
4 Colorado Rapids 38 32 12 18 2 50 59  −9
5 San Jose Clash 30 32 9 20 3 55 59  −4
1997 MLS Cup Playoffs
Major League Soccer
Pos Club Pts GP W L SOW GF GA GD
1 D.C. United1 (E1) 55 32 17 11 4 70 53  +17
2 Kansas City Wizards (W1) 49 32 14 11 7 57 51  +6
3 Tampa Bay Mutiny (E2) 45 32 14 15 3 55 60  −5
4 Los Angeles Galaxy (W2) 44 32 14 16 2 55 44  +11
5 Dallas Burn 42 32 13 16 3 55 49  +6
6 Columbus Crew 39 32 12 17 3 42 41  +1
7 Colorado Rapids1 38 32 12 18 2 50 59  −9
8 New England Revolution 37 32 11 17 4 40 53  −13
9 New York/New Jersey MetroStars 35 32 11 19 2 43 53  −10
10 San Jose Clash 30 32 9 20 3 55 59  −4
MLS Supporters' Shield
1997 MLS Cup Playoffs

References

  1. ↑ http://web.mlsnet.com/players/index.jsp?club=t110%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
  2. ↑ http://www.socceramerica.com/article/17484/san-jose-receives-brazilian-midfielder-zico.html
  3. ↑ "The Year in American Soccer, 1996". American Soccer History Archives. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  4. ↑ http://www.socceramerica.com/article/17484/san-jose-receives-brazilian-midfielder-zico.html
  5. ↑ "San Jose Earthquakes Game Results". Retrieved April 7, 2014.
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