East Los Angeles Cobras

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East Los Angeles Cobras
Founded1993
Dissolved1996
League USISL Pro League

The East Los Angeles Cobras were an American soccer team that played in East Los Angeles, California. They joined the USISL in 1993 and later became affiliated with the Los Angeles Salsa of the American Professional Soccer League. [1] The Cobras moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995 and were temporarily renamed the Los Angeles Salsa U-23 as a replacement for the parent club. [2]

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Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsOpen Cup
1993N/AUSISL1st, SouthwestSizzling SixDid not enter
19943USISL1st, SouthwestSizzling NineDid not enter
19953USISL Pro League1st, Western SouthDivisional FinalsDid not qualify

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References

  1. Miller, Scott (June 15, 1993). "Salsa Is Adding Spice to Southland Soccer". Los Angeles Times . p. C8. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  2. McAfee, Sean (April 22, 1995). "Chiles Look To Follow Up on Hot Beginning". Albuquerque Journal . p. D3. Retrieved December 23, 2022 via Newspapers.com.