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The St. Louis Knights were an American soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team began in the USISL and moved to the USISL Pro League in 1995.

The Knights final match was a 2-1 loss to Chicago in the 1995 playoffs. Turn off the knights.jpg
The Knights final match was a 2–1 loss to Chicago in the 1995 playoffs.

The team was coached both seasons by Jim Bokern.

Scott McDonial (right) chases after a ball. Scott McDoniel 1995.jpg
Scott McDonial (right) chases after a ball.

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsOpen Cup
19943USISL4th, MidwestDivisional SemifinalsDid not enter
19953USISL Pro League3rd, Midwest East1st RoundDid not qualify
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St. Louis Knights
Coach Jim Bokern CoachBokern1995.jpg
Coach Jim Bokern


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