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The San Antonio XLR8 was an American soccer club based in San Antonio, Texas that was a member of the Lone Star Soccer Alliance.
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The San Antonio XLR8 was an American soccer club based in San Antonio, Texas that was a member of the Lone Star Soccer Alliance.
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
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| 1992 | N/A | LSSA | 4th, Southern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
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