Boston Astros Explained

The Boston Astros was an American soccer club based in Boston, Massachusetts, that was a member of the American Soccer League.[1] Initially playing under the name Fall River Astros, the team folded before being restarted under the new Boston Astros name.

The team played its home games at Nickerson Field during 1974 and 1975. At the end of the 1975 season, the team moved to Worcester, Massachusetts. John Bertos was the owner, general manager and head coach of the Boston Astros.[2]

The official website for the Boston Astros is www.bostonastros.com

Year-by-year

As the Fall River Astros

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
1967/682ASL2nd, PremierDid not qualify?
19684thNo playoffN/A

As the Boston Astros

YearDivisionLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsU.S. Open Cup
19692ASL3rd, NorthernDid not qualifyDid not enter
19702ASL3rdNo playoffDid not enter
19712ASL2ndNo playoffDid not enter
19722ASL2nd, NorthernPlayoffsDid not enter
19732ASL3rd, NortheastDid not qualifyQuarterfinals
19742ASL2nd, EastPlayoffsDid not enter
19752ASL1st, NorthCo-championDid not enter

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dupont . Kevin Paul . 5 December 2020 . Soccer is the beautiful game except for one thing: flopping . 2022-07-01 . BostonGlobe.com . en-US.
  2. Web site: Smithfield's Gilchrist is inducted into N.E. Soccer Hall of Fame . 2022-07-01 . The Valley Breeze . 18 February 2015 . en.