Rhode Island Oceaneers
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| Full name | Rhode Island Oceaneers |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Oceaneers |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Dissolved | 1978 |
| Stadium | Pierce Memorial Stadium |
| League | American Soccer League |
The Rhode Island Oceaneers was an American soccer club based in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that was a member of the American Soccer League.
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History[edit]
The team was established in 1974. That season, they won the league title.[1] For the 1977 season, the team was renamed the New England Oceaneers. After the 1977 season, the team moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and become the Indianapolis Daredevils. [2] The Oceaneers played their home games at Pierce Field in East Providence, RI. In
Year-by-year[edit]
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2 | ASL | 1st, Midwest | Champion | Did not enter |
| 1975 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, North | Playoffs | Did not enter |
| 1976 | 2 | ASL | 4th, East | Semifinals | Did not enter |
| 1977 | 2 | ASL | 5th, East | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
Coaches[edit]
- Manny Schellscheidt: 1974
Honors[edit]
League Championship
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- Winner (1): 1974
MVP
- 1975 Jose Neto
Leading Goalkeeper
- 1975 Brad Steurer
Coach of the Year
- 1974: Manny Schellscheidt
Notable players[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ The Year in American Soccer - 1974
- ^ "Bill Reynolds". www.projo.com. Retrieved 2008-05-18. Text " projo.com " ignored (help); Text " The Providence Journal " ignored (help)
External links[edit]
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