Sacramento Gold (1976–80)
The Sacramento Gold was an American soccer club based in Sacramento, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.
- For the present-day soccer team, see Sacramento Gold (2009–).
Prior to the 1977 season the team was known as the Sacramento Spirits.
Coaches
Dick Ott (1976)[1] Bernard Hartze (1976)[2] Bob Ridley (1976–77) Bill Williams (1979–80)
Yearly Awards
ASL Coach of the Year
- 1977 - Bob Ridley
ASL Rookie of the Year
- 1977 - Mal Roche
- 1978 - Emilio John
ASL All-Star Team
- 1977 - Daniel Mammana
- 1979 - Mickey Brown, Ian Filby
- 1980 - Raul Carrizo
ASL Leading Points Scorer
- 1979 - Ian Filby (45 Points)
References
- "Dick Ott appointed pro soccer coach". The Journal News (Hamilton, Ohio). January 22, 1976. p. 19. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- Weinstein, Leo (July 28, 1976). "ASL Spirits' coach fired". San Francisco Examiner. p. 51. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
Year-by-year
Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1976 | 2 | ASL | 5th, West | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
1977 | 2 | ASL | 1st, West | Final | Did not enter |
1978 | 2 | ASL | 4th, Western | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
1979 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Western | Champion | Did not enter |
1980 | 2 | ASL | 1st, American | Final | Did not enter |
Honors
- American Soccer League Champions (1): 1979
- Runners-up (2): 1977, 1980
- Participations in CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1987
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