Coaches
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Dick Ott (1976) [7] -
Bernard Hartze (1976) [8] -
Bob Ridley (1976–77) - Bill Williams (1979–80)
The Sacramento Gold was an American soccer club based in Sacramento, California that was a member of the American Soccer League. They were original called the Sacramento Spirits when founded in 1976. During their final months of existence in the 1980 season they were known as the Sacramento Spirit.
In the team's inaugural season they failed to qualify for the ASL playoffs. In the 1977 season the Spirits won the West Division and made it to the ASL championship game. During the 1978 season the Spirits' ASL membership was canceled for failing to fulfill the obligations of the ASL constitution. [1] They were replaced by a new team owned by local cabinet manufacturer, John Andreotti. Less than two weeks later the "new" franchise was named the Sacramento Gold and inherited the Spirits' 2–4–0 record, players, and remaining schedule. [2] [3] In 1979 Sacramento won the ASL title. For their part, the Gold ceased operations on July 16, 1980. [4] In a situation similar to 1978, the Gold was replaced by the Spirit, however this time it was the club's boosters that assumed the responsibility of running the club. [5] [6] In the 1980 season the Sacramento club won the American Conference and reached the ASL title game for the third time in four years.
Dick Ott (1976) [7] 
Bernard Hartze (1976) [8] 
Bob Ridley (1976–77) Bill Williams (1979–80)ASL Coach of the Year
ASL Rookie of the Year
ASL All-Star Team
ASL Leading Points Scorer
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Statistics of American Soccer League II in season 1978.
Statistics of American Soccer League II in season 1980.
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| 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 |
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