Utah Golden Spikers
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| Full name | Utah Golden Spikers |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Golden Spikers |
| Founded | 1976 |
| League | American Soccer League |
The Utah Golden Spikers was an American soccer club based in Salt Lake City, Utah that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team became the Utah Pioneers, a new franchise with new owners, during the latter stages of their only season, after the Golden Spikers were ousted from the league for nonpayment of their financial obligations.[1][2]
They were coached by former Olympiakos of Greece player, Nick Kambolis.
Year-by-year[edit]
After challenging the eventual ASL champion Los Angeles Skyhawks for the Western Division title through most of the 1976 season, Utah faded late and finished 3rd. They lost in the playoff quarterfinals to the Tacoma Tides by a score of 2–1.
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, West | 1st Round | Did not enter |
1976 Roster[edit]
Dee Benson
Tony Douglas (1976) 17 Apps 7 Goals- Peter Thomas (1976) 20 Apps
- Terry Weekes
George Kossmann Defender (1976) Cres McTavish
References[edit]
- ^ Wharton, Tom (August 3, 1976). "American Soccer League Expels Utah Spikers". Salt Lake City Tribune. p. 17. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
- ^ "New franchise awarded, Spikers now Pioneers". The Daily Spectrum (Saint George Utah). August 10, 1976. p. 6. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
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