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
  • Manny Schellscheidt: 1977
  • Arthur Stewart: 1978–1979
  • Eddie Firmani: 1979

Notable players
  • Juan Cano (1977–??)
  • Ringo Cantillo (1977) 22 Apps 7 Goals
  • Eusébio (1978)
  • Woody Hartmann (1976)
  • Kevin Kiernan (1976) 21 Apps 6 Goals
  • Jose Neto (1977–78) 39 Apps 34 Goals
  • Telmo Pires (1977)
  • 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)
  • Jerry Sularz (1977–78)
  • Carlos Velasquez (1977–78)Carlos Velasquez was a local product of Perth Amboy High school and Rutgers University

Honors

ASL Season MVP

ASL Rookie of the Year

'ASL Leading Goal Scorer

  • 1977 Jose Neto (17 Goals)

ASL Leading Point Scorer

  • 1977 Jose Neto (36 Points)

ASL All-Star Team

References


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