| Club: | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
| Season: | 1993 |
| Manager: | Thomas Rongen |
| Owntitle: | Owner(s) |
| Owner: |  Joe Robbie Noel Lemon |
| Stadium: | Lockhart Stadium |
| League: | APSL |
| League Result: | Sixth place |
| Cup1: | APSL playoffs |
| Cup1 Result: | did not qualify |
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| American: | True |
| Prevseason: | 1992 Strikers |
| Nextseason: | 1994 Strikers 1994 Kicks |
1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season
The 1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season was the club's 27th season in professional soccer and its fourth in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL). The Strikers played their home games at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The team finished the season in sixth place out of seven teams in the APSL, failing to qualify for the playoffs.
Team Overview:
Notable Players
Season Results: The Strikers struggled to find consistent form throughout the season. Despite some competitive matches, they ended with one of the lowest points tallies in the league and did not make the postseason.
League Standings: The Strikers placed 6th in the 1993 APSL regular season, finishing just above Montreal Impact but well behind league leaders Vancouver 86ers.
The American Professional Soccer League (APSL) was the top professional soccer league in the United States in 1993. Formed from the merger of the Western Soccer League and the American Soccer League in 1990, the APSL aimed to foster the growth of soccer in the U.S. during a period when professional soccer was still gaining traction domestically. The 1993 season was notable for its ongoing efforts to keep soccer relevant in the lead-up to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was to be hosted by the United States.
The 1993 season featured a competitive field, with teams like the Vancouver 86ers and the Colorado Foxes dominating the regular season standings. Despite the growth of the sport and increased fan interest, the league still faced challenges, including financial instability and fluctuating attendance figures.
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers, managed by Thomas Rongen, finished the season in sixth place, missing the playoffs. Solid performances were key to keeping the team competitive in many matches despite their struggles in defense. However, the team ultimately fell short, with a goal differential that reflected their difficulties in balancing attack and defense.
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | WN | WE | WS | LN | LE | LS | GF | GA | GD | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 35 | +8 | 126 | ||
| 2 | Colorado Foxes | 24 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 34 | +6 | 121 | |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | 24 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 47 | +6 | 118 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles Salsa | 24 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 41 | 37 | +4 | 109 | |
| 5 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 41 | -6 | 97 | ||
| 6 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 52 | -13 | 94 | ||
| 7 | Montreal Impact | 24 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 90 |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Goals For | Goals Against | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/1993 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | W 3-2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 12/04/1993 | Los Angeles Salsa | L 2-3 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18/04/1993 | Impact de Montréal | L 0-1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 25/04/1993 | Colorado Foxes | L 1-2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 02/05/1993 | Vancouver 86ers | W 2-0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 09/05/1993 | Toronto Blizzard | W 4-1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 16/05/1993 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | L 0-2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 23/05/1993 | Los Angeles Salsa | W 3-0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 30/05/1993 | Impact de Montréal | L 1-4 | 1 | 4 | |
| 06/06/1993 | Colorado Foxes | W 2-1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 13/06/1993 | Vancouver 86ers | L 1-3 | 1 | 3 | |
| 20/06/1993 | Toronto Blizzard | L 0-2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 27/06/1993 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | L 1-2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 04/07/1993 | Los Angeles Salsa | W 3-1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 11/07/1993 | Impact de Montréal | D 2-2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 18/07/1993 | Colorado Foxes | W 1-0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 25/07/1993 | Vancouver 86ers | L 0-3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 01/08/1993 | Toronto Blizzard | L 2-3 | 2 | 3 | |
| 08/08/1993 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | L 0-3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 15/08/1993 | Los Angeles Salsa | D 1-1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 22/08/1993 | Impact de Montréal | D 1-1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 29/08/1993 | Colorado Foxes | L 0-4 | 0 | 4 | |
| 05/09/1993 | Vancouver 86ers | L 0-5 | 0 | 5 | |
| 12/09/1993 | Toronto Blizzard | W 2-1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 19/09/1993 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | D 1-1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 26/09/1993 | Los Angeles Salsa | W 3-2 | 3 | 2 |
Players Out
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