| Founded | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1987 |
| League | American Indoor Soccer Association |
The Chicago Vultures were an indoor soccer club based in Chicago, Illinois that competed in the American Indoor Soccer Association.
After their first season, the club was renamed the Chicago Shoccers.
Luis Dabo 1985–1986
Aleks Mihailovic 1986
Dave Huson 1986
Mike Grbic 1986–1987
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | 2 | AISA | 5th | Did not qualify | N/A |
| 1985–86 | 2 | AISA | 4th | Semifinals | N/A |
| 1986–87 | 2 | AISA | 2nd, Northern | Semifinals | N/A |
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