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The Sioux City Breeze were a soccer club based in Sioux City, Iowa. The club began in the USISL and moved to the USISL Premier League in 1995.
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The Sioux City Breeze were a soccer club based in Sioux City, Iowa. The club began in the USISL and moved to the USISL Premier League in 1995.
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 | USISL | 9th, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1995 | "4" | USISL Premier League | 1st, Central | Divisional Finals | Did not qualify |
| 1996 | "4" | USISL Premier League | 3rd, Southern | Division Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 1997 | "4" | USISL PDSL | 3rd, Central | Division Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | "4" | USISL PDSL | 5th, Central | Division Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 1999 | "4" | USL PDL | 2nd, Heartland | Conference Finals | Did not qualify |
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