California Surf
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| Full name | California Surf | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Surf | ||
| Founded | 1978 | ||
| Dissolved | 1981 | ||
| Ground | Anaheim Stadium 69,008 Indoor: Anaheim Convention Center 5,400 (1979–80) Long Beach Arena 10,600 (1980–81) | ||
| League | North American Soccer League | ||
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The California Surf was a soccer club based in Anaheim, California who played in the North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1981. Their home field was Anaheim Stadium. They played two seasons of indoor soccer, one each at the Anaheim Convention Center[1] and the Long Beach Arena.[2]
They originally were the St. Louis Stars. The Surf had a strong British influence under the direction of coach John Sewell including future Arsenal manager, George Graham. However, notable Brazilian internationals Carlos Alberto Torres and Paulo Cézar Caju both appeared for the club in 1981.
Ownership and staff
- Robert Hermann & Partners – Owners (1978–1980)
- Henry Segerstrom & Partners – Owners (1980–1981)
- Lynne Saunders – Deputy General Manager
Managers
John Sewell (1978–1981)- Peter Wall 1981
- Laurie Calloway 1981
Year-by-year
| Year | League | W | L | Pts | Regular Season | Playoffs | Avg. Attend. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | NASL | 13 | 17 | 115 | 2nd, American Conference, Western Division | Lost 1st Round (San Diego) | 11,171 |
| 1979 | NASL | 15 | 15 | 140 | T1st, American Conference, Western Division | Lost 1st Round (San Diego) | 10,330 |
| 1979–80 | NASL Indoor | 4 | 8 | — | 4th, Western Division | Did not qualify | 3,181 |
| 1980 | NASL | 15 | 17 | 144 | 2nd, American Conference, Western Division | Lost 1st Round (Ft. Lauderdale) | 7,593 |
| 1980–81 | NASL Indoor | 10 | 8 | — | 1st, Southern Division | Lost 1st Round (Vancouver) | 4,249 |
| 1981 | NASL | 11 | 21 | 117 | 3rd, Western Division | Did not qualify | 8,299 |
References
- ^ https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/doc/162836591.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Mar%2018,%201980&author=&pub=Los%20Angeles%20Times&edition=&startpage=&desc=Surf%20Getting%20Ready%20for%20the%20Great%20Outdoors
- ^ "The Vancouver Sun - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
Categories:
- California Surf
- North American Soccer League (1968–1984) teams
- Association football clubs established in 1978
- Association football clubs disestablished in 1981
- Defunct indoor soccer clubs in the United States
- Defunct soccer clubs in California
- Soccer clubs in California
- 1978 establishments in California
- 1981 disestablishments in California