NASL Final 1973

NASL Final 1973 was the championship match of the 1973 season, between the expansion Philadelphia Atoms and the Dallas Tornado. The match was played on August 25, 1973 at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas. The Philadelphia Atoms won the match, 2–0, and were crowned the 1973 North American Soccer League champions.[1][2]

NASL Final 1973
EventNASL Final
Dallas Tornado Philadelphia Atoms
0 2
DateAugust 25, 1973 (1973-08-25)
VenueTexas Stadium, Irving, Texas
RefereeBill Gallacher (Canada)
Attendance18,824

Background

The Dallas Tornado qualified for the playoffs by virtue of winning the Southern Division with 111 points. They also had the highest point-total in the NASL, and therefore were guaranteed home field throughout the playoffs. They defeated the defending champion New York Cosmos, 1–0, in the first semifinal game played on August 15, 1973 to advance to the finals.

The Philadelphia Atoms qualified for the playoffs by virtue of winning the Eastern Division with 104 points. They also had the second highest point-total in the NASL. This guaranteed them at least one home playoff game. They soundly defeated the Northern Division champion Toronto Metros, 3–0, in the second semifinal game played on August 18, 1973 to advance to the finals.

Game summary

Championship results
Dallas Tornado0–2Philadelphia Atoms
Best  66' (o.g.)
Straub  85' (Evans)
Attendance: 18,824[6]
Referee: Bill Gallacher (Canada)[7]
Dallas
Philadelphia

1973 NASL Champions: Philadelphia Atoms

See also

References
  1. NASL. "NASLSoccerBowl - History - Past Winner". North American Soccer League.
  2. NASL. "NASL 1968-1984 - Yearly Result". North American Soccer League. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013.
  3. Jasner, Phil (August 25, 1973). "Atoms-Tornado: Both Teams Miss Stars Oceans Away". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 27. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  4. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1087728/index.htm
  5. "Philadelphia Atoms @ Dallas Tornado 1973 NASL Finals Highlights - YouTube". Archived from the original on 2013-06-30. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-10-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. http://www.naslsoccerbowl.com/index.php?id=788
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