Southwest Florida Manatees
| Dissolved | 1998 |
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The Southwest Florida Manatees were an American soccer team that played in Cape Coral, Florida.
In the 1997 season they played in the United States Interregional Soccer League Premier Development Soccer League. In the 1998 season, they played in the USISL D-3 Pro League. The roster included a diverse group of players ranging from international players and local talent. A portion of their roster included local college standout players such as: Randy Irick (Fwd), Neal Wolfrath (Def), Ryan Hyypio (Def), and Jaymi Bailey (Mid).
In 1998, the Southwest Florida Manatees were an affiliate for the Tampa Bay Mutiny of Major League Soccer.[1]
The team folded after the 1998 USISL D-3 Pro League season.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. season | Game Played | W | L | PKW | PKL | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "4" | USISL PDSL | 5th, Southeast | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 74 | -65 | 0 | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | 3 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 3rd, Southeast | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 57 | -23 | 24 | Lost Division Semifinals (Orlando Nighthawks 6–2) | Did not qualify |
Source: RSSSF [2]
References
- ↑ "MLS: 1998 A-League and USISL Team Affiliations". www.socceramerica.com. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ↑ "USA - United Soccer Leagues". RSSSF. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
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- Defunct soccer clubs in Florida
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- Cape Coral, Florida
- 1997 establishments in Florida
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- Sports in Lee County, Florida
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