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| Full name | Columbia Heat |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Dissolved | 1995 |
| Ground | Eugene E. Stone III Stadium |
| Capacity | 5,700 |
| League | USISL |
Columbia Heat was a soccer club which spent three seasons in the USISL.
In 1993, the Columbia Spirit entered the USISL. Following the 1993 season, the team was renamed the Columbia Heat. In 1995, the USISL split into two leagues, the Professional and Premier (Amateur) Leagues. Columbia spent the season in the Premier League before withdrawing and folding at the end of the season. The team played in Columbia, South Carolina; at the University of South Carolina, on Eugene E. Stone III Stadium.
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | N/A | USISL Outdoor | 9th Atlantic | Did not qualify | N/A |
| 1994 | N/A | USISL Outdoor | 6th Atlantic | Sizzling Nine | N/A |
| 1995 | N/A | USISL Amateur | 9th Eastern | Did not qualify | N/A |
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