Boca Raton Sabres

Boca Raton Sabres

Founded	1992
Dissolved	1994
League	USISL

The Boca Raton Sabres were a soccer club based in Boca Raton, Florida, that competed in the USISL.

The Sabres played their first season in 1992. ^[1] The team made its home debut on May 6, 1992, defeating the Montreal Supra of the Canadian Soccer League 2–1 in an exhibition match. ^[2] In their maiden season, coach Gerry Queen guided the team to a playoff appearance. ^{[3] [4]} Despite struggling with injuries in 1993, ^[5] the Sabres reached the Division finals, where they lost to the Atlanta Lasers. ^[6] In 1994, Rafiq Hassan took over as manager. ^[7]

Year-by-year

Year	Division	League	Reg. season	Playoffs	Open Cup
1992	N/A	USISL	2nd, Southeast	Round 2	Did not enter
1993	N/A	USISL	5th, Southeast	Divisional Finals	Did not enter
1994	3	USISL	5th, Southeast	Did not qualify	Did not enter

References

1. Battista, Judy (June 14, 1992). "New soccer league lets adults play, too". The Miami Herald . p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Mewhirther, Rick (May 7, 1992). "Late goals lead Sabres in exhibition". Boca Raton News . p. 2C – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Sabres open USISL playoffs at home". Boca Raton News . August 7, 1992. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
4. Mannix, Vin (June 5, 1993). "White's score leads Sabres in key win". Boca Raton News . p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Sabres play for playoffs, area pride". Boca Raton News . July 9, 1993. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Sabres out of playoffs". Boca Raton News . August 10, 1993. p. 2C – via Newspapers.com.
7. Sorensen, Ken (April 8, 1994). "Get it in the goal!". Boca Raton News . p. 3C – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Boca Raton Sabr website (youth soccer league)