1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season

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Fort Lauderdale Strikers
1993 season
Owner Flag of the United States.svg Joe Robbie
Noel Lemon
Manager Thomas Rongen
Stadium Lockhart Stadium
APSL Sixth place
APSL playoffs did not qualify
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1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season

The 1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season was the club's 27th season in professional soccer and its fourth in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL). The Strikers played their home games at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The team finished the season in sixth place out of seven teams in the APSL, failing to qualify for the playoffs.

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Season Results: The Strikers struggled to find consistent form throughout the season. Despite some competitive matches, they ended with one of the lowest points tallies in the league and did not make the postseason.

League Standings: The Strikers placed 6th in the 1993 APSL regular season, finishing just above Montreal Impact but well behind league leaders Vancouver 86ers.

Background

The American Professional Soccer League (APSL) was the top professional soccer league in the United States in 1993. Formed from the merger of the Western Soccer League and the American Soccer League in 1990, the APSL aimed to foster the growth of soccer in the U.S. during a period when professional soccer was still gaining traction domestically. The 1993 season was notable for its ongoing efforts to keep soccer relevant in the lead-up to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was to be hosted by the United States.

The 1993 season featured a competitive field, with teams like the Vancouver 86ers and the Colorado Foxes dominating the regular season standings. Despite the growth of the sport and increased fan interest, the league still faced challenges, including financial instability and fluctuating attendance figures.

The Fort Lauderdale Strikers, managed by Thomas Rongen, finished the season in sixth place, missing the playoffs. Solid performances were key to keeping the team competitive in many matches despite their struggles in defense. However, the team ultimately fell short, with a goal differential that reflected their difficulties in balancing attack and defense.

Rankings

APSL regular season

PlaceTeamGPWLWNWEWSLNLELSGFGAGDPoints
1 Vancouver 86ers 2415911228014335+8126
2 Colorado Foxes 2415912036304034+6121
3 Tampa Bay Rowdies 241212102010115347+6118
4 Los Angeles Salsa 2412128139034137+4109
5 Toronto Blizzard 24101482011123541-697
6 Fort Lauderdale Strikers 2491580111133952-1394
7 Montreal Impact 24111390211112833-590

Statistics

League Performance

Match Results

Date [2] [3] OpponentResultGoals ForGoals Against
04/04/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesW 3-232
12/04/1993Los Angeles SalsaL 2-323
18/04/1993Impact de MontréalL 0-101
25/04/1993Colorado FoxesL 1-212
02/05/1993Vancouver 86ersW 2-020
09/05/1993Toronto BlizzardW 4-141
16/05/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesL 0-202
23/05/1993Los Angeles SalsaW 3-030
30/05/1993Impact de MontréalL 1-414
06/06/1993Colorado FoxesW 2-121
13/06/1993Vancouver 86ersL 1-313
20/06/1993Toronto BlizzardL 0-202
27/06/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesL 1-212
04/07/1993Los Angeles SalsaW 3-131
11/07/1993Impact de MontréalD 2-222
18/07/1993Colorado FoxesW 1-010
25/07/1993Vancouver 86ersL 0-303
01/08/1993Toronto BlizzardL 2-323
08/08/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesL 0-303
15/08/1993Los Angeles SalsaD 1-111
22/08/1993Impact de MontréalD 1-111
29/08/1993Colorado FoxesL 0-404
05/09/1993Vancouver 86ersL 0-505
12/09/1993Toronto BlizzardW 2-121
19/09/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesD 1-111
26/09/1993Los Angeles SalsaW 3-232

Top Performers

Match Statistics

Player Statistics

Name [4] PositionGP/GSMinG
Jeff Betts D3/22130
Scott Brennen18/1615410
Marcelo Carrera M17/1614772
Juan Castillo F18/1615301
John Clare D14/1412961
Jean DerivoisM1/1430
Jefferson DoeF2/0150
Zico Doe F23/20189612
Troy Edwards D5/54420
Eric Eichmann F19/1715865
Dennis Hamlett D11/109240
Alvin James M18/1513307
Stan Lembryk D8/76450
Zenon LuzniakD23/2220410
Lalo Maradona M8/76232
Andrew McKay D14/1210992
Ivan McKinley F5/54650
Shawn Medved F16/1614850
Thomas Rongen M1/0210
Alex Sanchez M20/109892
Kenny SantosM20/1919192
Patrick Tardieu F12/109923
Jose UmandaD1/1780

Goalkeeper Statistics

NameGP/GSMinGAShoGAA
Chris Antonopoulos 2/1141704.47
Juan Castillo 1/010000.00
Mario Jimenez 4/4350300.77
Jorge Valenzuela19/1917484222.16

*GP/GS: Games Played / Games Started | Min: Minutes Played | G: Goals Scored | Y/R: Yellow Cards / Red Cards | GA: Goals Allowed (for goalkeepers) | Sho: Shutouts (for goalkeepers) | GAA: Goals Against Average (for goalkeepers)

Transfers

Players In

Players Out

References

  1. ↑ "Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1988-1994 - Players, Ranking and Transfers - 1993". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1988-1994 - Players, Ranking and Transfers - 1993". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ "APSL 1993 Season". a-leaguearchive.tripod.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ "APSL 1993 Season". a-leaguearchive.tripod.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

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