Miami Fusion F.C.
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| Full name | Miami Fusion F.C. | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Fusion | ||
| Founded | 1997 | ||
| Dissolved | 2001 | ||
| Stadium | Lockhart Stadium (Capacity: 20,450) |
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| First game | D.C. United 2-0 Miami Fusion (Lockhart Stadium; March 15, 1998) |
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| Largest win | 6-2 vs D.C. United (RFK Stadium; September 19, 2000) 4-0 vs Tampa Bay Mutiny (Raymond James Stadium; May 26, 2001) 6-2 vs Dallas Burn (Cotton Bowl; June 2, 2001) 5-1 vs Kansas City Wizards (Lockhart Stadium; June 9, 2001) |
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| Largest defeat | 6-1 vs San Jose Clash (Spartan Stadium; September 19, 1999) |
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| All-time top scorer |  Diego Serna (52) |
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| Honors | Supporters' Shield (1) | ||
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Miami Fusion F.C. was a professional soccer club located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that participated in Major League Soccer from 1998 to 2001. The club played in Lockhart Stadium, which was a former high school stadium converted into a soccer-specific stadium. Major League Soccer's contraction following the 2001 season reduced the league from 12 to 10 teams, with the Fusion and their fellow Florida club, the Tampa Bay Mutiny, ceasing operations.
It is possible MLS may return to Miami in the future; however, it is unclear if the new team would be a continuation of the Fusion. Miami FC of the United Soccer Leagues play in South Florida with a small remnant of Fusion fans amongst their fanbase.
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[edit] Honors
- MLS Supporters' Shield:
- Winners (1): 2001
- US Open Cup:
- Runners-up (1): 2000
[edit] Notable players
Ian Bishop (2001)
Scott Budnick (1998-1999)- Jeff Cassar (1998-2001)
Alex Pineda Chacon (2001)- Leo Cullen (1998-2001)
- Henry Gutierrez (1998-2000)
- Jay Heaps (1999-2001)
Marcelo Herrera (1998)- Roy Lassiter (2000)
Martín Machón (2001)
Tyrone Marshall (1998-2001)- Pablo Mastroeni (1998-2001)
Paulinho McLaren (1998)- Preki (2001)
- Nick Rimando (2000-2001)
- Jim Rooney (1999-2001)
- Diego Serna (1998-2001)
- Carlos Valderrama (1998-1999)
- Welton (1999-2000)
- Ian Woan (2001)
- Eric Wynalda (1999-2000)
- See also All-time Miami Fusion F.C. roster
[edit] Head coaches
- Carlos Cordoba (1998)
- Ivo Wortmann (1998-2000)
- Ray Hudson (2000-2001)
[edit] Team records
- Games: Pablo Mastroeni and Diego Serna, 100
- Goals: Diego Serna, 52
- Assists: Diego Serna, 36
- Clean Sheets: Jeff Cassar and Nick Rimando, 7
[edit] Home stadiums
- Lockhart Stadium (1998-2001)
[edit] Year-by-year
| Year | Reg. Season | Points | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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| 1998 | 4th, East | 35 | Lost Conference Semifinals (D.C. United 0-2) | Quarterfinals |
| 1999 | 4th, East | 29 | Lost Conference Semifinals (D.C. United 0-2) | Did not enter |
| 2000 | 3rd, East | 41 | Did not qualify | Final |
| 2001 | 1st, East* | 53 | Won Quarterfinals (Kansas City 2-1) Lost Semifinals (San Jose 1-2) |
Round of 16 |
* Won MLS Supporters Shield
[edit] Average attendance
- 1998: 10,284
- 1999: 8,689
- 2000: 7,460
- 2001: 11,177
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Fusion Retrospective Podcast
- SportsEcyclopedia.Com: Miami Fusion (1998-2001)
- CNNSI.com - Soccer - MLS - Miami Fusion
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