The Houston Alianza, also known as Allianza Internacional, was an American soccer club based in Houston, Texas, that was a member of the Lone Star Soccer Alliance from 1988 to 1991.

Houston Alianza
Full nameHouston Alianza International Soccer Team
Nickname(s)Alianza
Founded1987
Dissolved1992
GroundHouston, Texas, US

History

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Alianza began as an Hispanic All-Star team from the Houston Soccer Association.[1] The team entered the LSSA for the 1988 season and continued to exist until folding before the 1992 season.[2] During its early existence, Victor Delgadillo managed the team which was composed of several ex-professionals from Mexico and Central America who now played strictly as amateurs.[3]

Year-by-year

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Year Division League Reg. Season Playoffs U.S. Open Cup
1988 N/A LSSA 4th Playoffs Did not enter
1989 N/A LSSA 5th Did not qualify Did not enter
1990 N/A LSSA 3rd, Southern Did not qualify Did not enter
1991 N/A LSSA 2nd, Southern Playoffs Did not enter

References

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  1. ^ Goal Rush – Adults and youths, men and women get a kick out of amateur soccer Houston Chronicle – Thursday, May 5, 1988
  2. ^ "Sports Briefs". Houston Chronicle. Houston, TX. June 13, 1987.
  3. ^ Soccer clubs build for now, future Houston Chronicle – Friday, June 23, 1989
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