The Tacoma Tides was an American soccer club based in Tacoma, Washington that was a member of the American Soccer League . It began play in 1976, but the league folded the following year. It was owned by businessman and future governor Booth Gardner ; among its players was backup goalkeeper Bruce Arena , who later coached several Major League Soccer champions and the United States men's national team .
3-625: In their only year of existence, the Tides finished 2nd in the ASL Western Division. They defeated the Utah Golden Spikers in the playoff quarterfinals, 2–1, then lost in overtime to the eventual champion Los Angeles Skyhawks in the semifinals by a score of 2–1. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules . Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. This article about
6-682: A soccer club from Washington state is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Utah Golden Spikers The Utah Golden Spikers was an American soccer club based in Salt Lake City, Utah that was a member of the American Soccer League . The team became the Utah Pioneers , a new franchise with new owners, during the latter stages of their only season, after the Golden Spikers were ousted from
9-584: The league for nonpayment of their financial obligations. They were coached by former Olympiakos of Greece player, Nick Kambolis . After challenging the eventual ASL champion Los Angeles Skyhawks for the Western Division title through most of the 1976 season, Utah faded late and finished 3rd. They lost in the playoff quarterfinals to the Tacoma Tides by a score of 2–1. George Kossmann Defender (1976) Cres McTavish This article about
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