Sacramento Gold (1976–1980)
Appearance
- For the present-day soccer team, see Sacramento Gold (2009–).
The Sacramento Gold was an American soccer club based in Sacramento, California that was a member of the American Soccer League.
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
Categories:
- Defunct soccer clubs in California
- Soccer clubs in Sacramento, California
- American Soccer League (1933–1983) teams
- 1976 establishments in California
- 1980 disestablishments in California
- Soccer clubs in California
- Association football clubs established in 1976
- Association football clubs disestablished in 1980
- U.S. clubs in CONCACAF Champions' Cup
- Western United States soccer club stubs
- California sports team stubs
- Sacramento, California stubs