The Boston Astros was an American soccer club based in Boston, Massachusetts, that was a member of the American Soccer League. [1] Initially playing under the name Fall River Astros, the team folded before being restarted under the new Boston Astros name.
The team played its home games at Nickerson Field during 1974 and 1975. At the end of the 1975 season, the team moved to Worcester, Massachusetts. John Bertos was the owner, general manager and head coach of the Boston Astros. [2]
Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
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1967/68 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Premier | Did not qualify | ? |
1968 | 4th | No playoff | N/A |
Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
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1969 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, Northern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
1970 | 2 | ASL | 3rd | No playoff | Did not enter |
1971 | 2 | ASL | 2nd | No playoff | Did not enter |
1972 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Northern | Playoffs | Did not enter |
1973 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, Northeast | Did not qualify | Quarterfinals |
1974 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, East | Playoffs | Did not enter |
1975 | 2 | ASL | 1st, North | Co-champion | Did not enter |
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