Reno Rattlers

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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.

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The Rattlers played most home contests at Earl Wooster High School in Reno. [3]

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsOpen Cup
19943USISL7th, PacificDid not qualifyDid not enter
19953USISL Pro League3rd, Western NorthDivisional SemifinalsDid not qualify
19963USISL Select League5th, PacificDid not qualifyDid not qualify
19973USISL D-3 Pro League8th, WestDid not qualifyDid not qualify
19983USISL D-3 Pro League6th, WestDid not qualifyDid not qualify

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References

  1. "9 ways we could name Reno's new soccer team".
  2. "USISL: 1996 Select League Team Info and Outlook".
  3. "Reno Hispanics Abandon Local Pro Soccer Team".