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San Antonio XLR8

The San Antonio XLR8 was an American soccer club based in San Antonio, Texas that was a member of the Lone Star Soccer Alliance.

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YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
1992N/ALSSA4th, SouthernDid not qualifyDid not enter


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