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Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. The club played in Los Angeles, California.
John Ajemain - President / Co-Owner (1990–91)
Roland Martin - Co-Owner / Founder (1986–91) Lionel Conway - Co-Owner (1990–91) Eugene Schiappa - Co-Owner / Founder (1986–91) Dave Graefe - Co-Owner / Founder (1986–91) Mike Hogue - General Manager (1986–89) Dick White - General Manager (1990–91) Jill Fracisco - General Manager (1989–90) Bobby Bruch - Community Services Director Dawn Smith - Public Relations Director
Wim Suurbier (1986) Marine Cano (1987-88)
Bobby Sibbald (1989–90) Head Coach John Britton - Assistant Coach Justin Fashanu - Assistant Coach| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | N/A | WSA | 4th | No playoffs | Did not enter |
| 1987 | N/A | WSA | 5th | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1988 | N/A | WSA | 4th | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1989 | N/A | WSL | 2nd, South | Semifinals | Did not enter |
| 1990 | N/A | APSL | 2nd, WSL South | WSL Final | Did not enter |
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