The Phoenix Fire was an American professional soccer team.
| Founded | September 25, 1979 |
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| Dissolved | March 27, 1980 |
| Stadium | Hoy Stadium |
| Capacity | 15,000 |
| Owner | Leonard E. Lesser |
| Head Coach | Jimmy Gabriel |
| League | American Soccer League |
History
editFounded in September 1979 as an expansion team ahead of the 1980 American Soccer League season, the team folded in March 1980, during pre-season.[1] The club was one of two expansion teams for 1980, the other being the Golden Gate Gales.[2]
Players
editThe below is the complete roster for the Phoenix Fire. The team was coached by Jimmy Gabriel.[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
edit- ^ "1980 Phoenix Fire • Fun While It Lasted". May 3, 2011.
- ^ "The Year in American Soccer - 1980". February 3, 2009. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009.
- ^ "Phoenix Fire Rosters". www.nasljerseys.com.