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Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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1993 | N/A | USISL | 3rd, Atlantic | Divisional Semifinals | Did not enter |
1994 | 3 | USISL | 4th, Atlantic | Divisional Semifinals | Did not enter |
1995 | 3 | USISL Pro League | 3rd, Atlantic | Divisional Finals | Did not qualify |
1996 | 3 | USISL Select League | 5th, South Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
1997 | 2 | USISL A-League | 5th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
1998 | 2 | USISL A-League | 7th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
1999 | 2 | USL A-League | 7th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
2000 | 2 | USL A-League | 5th, Atlantic | Conference Quarterfinals | Did not qualify |
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