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Don Tobin 2000
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| Year | Division | League | Reg. season | Playoffs | Avg. attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | USL W-League | 4th, South | Did not qualify | 186 [4] |
| 1998 | 1 | USL W-League | 4th, South | Did not qualify | 424 |
| 1999 | 1 | USL W-League | 3rd, South | Divisional round | 402 |
| 2000 | 1 | USL W-League | 3rd, South | Did not qualify | 459 |
| 2001 | 1 | USL W-League | 5th, Eastern | Divisional round | 317 |
| 2002 | 1 | USL W-League | 7th, Central conference, Atlantic division | Did not qualify | 49 |
Don Tobin 2000
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