Toronto Rockets (soccer)
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| Nickname(s) | Rockets |
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| Founded | 1994 |
| Dissolved | 1995 |
| Stadium | Centennial Park Stadium Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| League | American Professional Soccer League |
The Toronto Rockets were a professional soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that competed in the American Professional Soccer League during the 1994 season, with their home stadium at Centennial Park Stadium.
History
[edit]After the 1993 APSL season, the Toronto Blizzard folded and were replaced by the North York Rockets, who had played in the Canadian National Soccer League.[1][2] This edition of the Rockets's roster was a combination of the 1993 Rockets and Toronto Blizzard, with players coming from both squads.
The Rockets finished in last place with a 5–15 record, as well as the worst attendance in the league, drawing in fewer than 1500 fans per match.[1] The club had planned to return for the 1995 season, but withdrew only days before the start of the 1995 season,[1] due to a financial dispute with the league's front office.[3]
Squad members
[edit]Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Coaches
[edit]- Peter Felicetti (until August 5)
- Hector Marinaro, Sr. (after August 5)
- David Gee (February–May, 1995)
Season
[edit]| Season | League | Record | Rank | Playoffs | Ref |
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| 1994 | American Professional Soccer League | 5–15 | 7th | Did not qualify | [4] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Crossley, Andrew (18 April 2014). "1994 Toronto Rockets". Fun While it Lasted.
- ^ Laskaris, Sam (March 17, 1994). "Rockets try a third league". Toronto Star. p. NY5.
- ^ Keating, Jack (May 4, 1995). "A-League loses T.O.-Team: Rockets fizzle out". The Province. p. A54.
- ^ "Toronto Rockets". Canada Soccer History Archives.
External links
[edit]- Association football clubs established in 1994
- Association football clubs disestablished in 1994
- Defunct soccer clubs in Canada
- Soccer clubs in Toronto
- American Professional Soccer League teams
- American Professional Soccer League teams based in Canada
- 1994 establishments in Ontario
- 1994 disestablishments in Ontario