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California Surf

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Full name
  
California Surf

Founded
  
1978

Nickname(s)
  
The Surf

Dissolved
  
1981

Stadium
  
Anaheim Stadium 69,008 Indoor: Anaheim Convention Center 5,400 (1979–80) Long Beach Arena (1980–81)

League
  
North American Soccer League

The California Surf was a soccer club based in Anaheim, California who played in the North American Soccer League from 1978 to 1981. Their home field was Anaheim Stadium. They played two seasons of indoor soccer, one each at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Long Beach Arena.

Contents

Map of California, USA

They originally were the St. Louis Stars. The Surf had a strong British influence under the direction of coach John Sewell including future Arsenal manager, George Graham. However, notable Brazilian internationals Carlos Alberto Torres and Paulo Cézar Caju both appeared for the club in 1981.

Ownership & Staff

  • Robert Hermann & Partners – Owners (1978–1980)
  • Henry Segerstrom & Partners – Owners (1980–1981)
  • Lynne Saunders – Deputy General Manager

    • Managers

  • John Sewell (1978–1981)
  • Peter Wall 1981
  • Laurie Calloway 1981

    • References

    California Surf Wikipedia
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