1977 American Soccer League Explained

Competition:	American Soccer League 1977 season
Season:	1977
Num Teams:	9
League Topscorer:	José Neto (17)
Nextseason:	1978

Statistics of the 1977 season of American Soccer League II.

The Santa Barbara Condors had been granted an expansion franchise but folded during the season due to financial difficulties.^[1]

ASL All-Stars

First Team^[2]	Position
Keith Van Eron, New York	align=center	G
Telmo Pires, New Jersey	align=center	D
Daniel Mammana, Sacramento	align=center	D
Paul Dawidczynski, New York	align=center	D
Leo Ramas, New England	align=center	D
Ringo Cantillo, New Jersey	align=center	M
Juan Cano, New Jersey	align=center	M
Mario Garcia, New York	align=center	M
Tony Douglas, California	align=center	F
Jose Neto, New Jersey	align=center	F
Jimmy Hinch, Los Angeles	align=center	F

Playoffs

Division semifinals

August 27	Los Angeles Skyhawks	3–2 (2OT)	width=24%	California Sunshine	Birmingham Stadium • Att. 6,471
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August 29	New York Apollo	3–0	width=24%	Connecticut Yankees	Hofstra Stadium • Att. 348^[3]
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Division finals

August 31	New Jersey Americans	1–0	width=24%	New York Apollo	Wall Stadium • Att. 3,107^[4]
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August 31	Sacramento Spirits	3–2	width=24%	Los Angeles Skyhawks	Hornet Stadium • Att. 6.730^[5]
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Championship final

References

• American Soccer League II (RSSSF)

Notes and References

1. Behrens, Woody. "Tale of 2 teams: One dead but one thriving", Ventura County Star, July 12, 1977. Accessed February 4, 2024, via Newspapers.com. "The Santa Barbara Condors suffered an untimely death recently After barely two months in existence as an expansion franchise in the American Soccer League's Western Division severe financial problems have left the Condors extinct. There are differing views on the exact cause of death — whether it was Commentary financial homicide by the management and league or impatient suicide by the players."
2. News: Americans Place 4 On All-Star Team. C2. Asbury Park Press. September 2, 1977. September 1, 2018.
3. News: Crumpacker. John. Apollo Figures Out Defense To Advance in ASL Playoffs. August 30, 1977. Newsday (Melville, NY). 68. August 4, 2021.
4. News: Henderson. Greig. Americans gain ASL title match. September 1, 1977. Daily Register (Shrewsbury, NY). 33. September 1, 2020.
5. News: Sports Briefs. September 1, 1977. San Mateo Times. 20. September 1, 2018.