Chicago Cats
The Chicago Cats was an American soccer club based in Chicago, Illinois, that was a member of the American Soccer League. They played their home games at Hanson Stadium in Chicago's Belmont Cragin community.
Year-by-year
[edit]| Year | Division | League | Reg. season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1976 | 3rd, East | Disqualified |
Note: The 1976 Chicago Cats were declared by ASL commissioner Bob Cousy to have forfeited an unplayed, season-ending match against Cleveland. The forfeit leveled the two teams with 80 points. At the same time Commissioner Cousy controversially gave the final playoff spot to Cleveland, even though Chicago held the first two tiebreakers; wins and goal-differential.[1][2][3]
Coaches
[edit]
Mike Grbic (1975)
George Meyer (1976)
References
[edit]- ↑ "American Soccer League standings". The Ithaca Journal (New York). August 16, 1976. p. 14. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
- ↑ "Cobras Get Third Spot In Playoffs". The Marion Star (Ohio). August 17, 1976. p. 10. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
- ↑ Florio, Nails (August 26, 1976). "Cats are clobbered by Commissioner Cousy". The News Journal (Chicago, Illinois). p. Sec. 2, pg. 1. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
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