The Reno Rattlers were an American soccer team based in Reno, Nevada from 1994 to 1998. [1] The club began in the USISL and moved to the USL Second Division in 1995. The team moved up to the USISL Select League in 1996, [2] but returned to the Pro League the next season. The Rattlers disbanded following the 1998 season.
The Rattlers played most home contests at Earl Wooster High School in Reno. [3]
Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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1994 | 3 | USISL | 7th, Pacific | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
1995 | 3 | USISL Pro League | 3rd, Western North | Divisional Semifinals | Did not qualify |
1996 | 3 | USISL Select League | 5th, Pacific | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
1997 | 3 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 8th, West | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
1998 | 3 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 6th, West | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
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