West Dallas Kings

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West Dallas Kings
Full nameWest Dallas Kings
Nickname(s)Kings
Founded2001
League Premier Development League
2001 [1] 4th Mid South Division

West Dallas Kings were an American soccer team, founded in 2001 by Michael Gordon, Reagan Angell, and David Angell, who were members of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, for only one season. Coached by Jim Benedek.

Year-by-year

YearDivisionLeagueReg. Season
2001 4 USL PDL 4th, Mid-South Division

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References

  1. "West Dallas Kings". SoccerStats.us. Retrieved February 2, 2023.