Connecticut Yankees (soccer)

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Connecticut Yankees
Full nameConnecticut Yankees
Nickname(s)Yankees
Founded1972
Dissolved1978
Stadium Dillon Stadium
Hartford, Connecticut
League American Soccer League

The Connecticut Yankees were a soccer team based in Hartford, Connecticut, and played their home matches at Dillon Stadium. They played in the American Soccer League for seven seasons, from 1972 to 1978, when they folded.

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The team was established in 1972 as the Northeast United. They changed their name to the Connecticut Wildcats in 1973, and adopted the name Connecticut Yankees after the 1974 season. During their run they advanced to the playoffs once, in 1977, and were knocked out in the first round.

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
Nor'East United
1972 2ASL3rd, NorthernDid not qualifyDid not enter
Connecticut Wildcats
1973 2ASL2nd, NortheastDid not qualifyDid not enter
1974 2ASL4th, EastDid not qualifyDid not enter
Connecticut Yankees
1975 2ASL3rd, NorthDid not qualifyDid not enter
1976 2ASL5th, EastDid not qualifyDid not enter
1977 2ASL4th, East1st RoundDid not enter
1978 2ASL6th, EasternDid not qualifyDid not enter

Honors

Rookie of the Year

Coaches

References

  1. "The Hour - Google News Archive Search".
  2. "Naugatuck Daily News from Naugatuck, Connecticut on August 28, 1974 · Page 11". August 28, 1974.