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Founded
  
1976

New Jersey Americans (soccer)

The New Jersey Americans were an American soccer club based in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team won the ASL championship in 1977, in its second year of existence.

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After the 1979 season, the club moved to Miami, Florida and became known as the Miami Americans.

Coaches

  • Manny Schellscheidt: 1977
  • Arthur Stewart: 1978–1979
  • Eddie Firmani: 1979

    • Notable players

  • Juan Cano (1977–??)
  • Ringo Cantillo (1977) 22 Apps 7 Goals
  • Eusébio (1978)
  • Woody Hartmann (1976)
  • Kevin Kiernan (1976) 21 Apps 6 Goals
  • Jose Neto (1977–78) 39 Apps 34 Goals
  • Telmo Pires (1977)
  • Steve Reid (1978) 21 Apps 8 Goals
  • John Roeslein (1976–77) 20 Apps 7 Goals
  • Skip Roderick (1976–78) 53 Apps 1 Goal
  • Antonio Simoes (1978)
  • Jerry Sularz (1977–78)
  • Carlos Velasquez (1977–78)Carlos Velasquez was a local product of Perth Amboy High school and Rutgers University

    • Honors

    ASL Season MVP

  • 1977 Ringo Cantillo

    • ASL Rookie of the Year

  • 1976: John Roeslein

    • 'ASL Leading Goal Scorer

  • 1977 Jose Neto (17 Goals)

    • ASL Leading Point Scorer

  • 1977 Jose Neto (36 Points)

    • ASL All-Star Team

  • 1977 Telmo Pires, Ringo Cantillo, Juan Cano, Jose Neto

    • References

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