Full name Rhode Island Oceaneers Dissolved 1979 Founded 1974 | Nickname(s) Oceaneers Stadiumcapacity 3,000 | |
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History
The original team was established in 1974. That season, they won the league title after a 16-2 regular season. U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame (1990) coach Manny Schellscheidt was named ASL Coach of the Year as the club outscored opponents 56-16.
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- History
- Coaches
- Honors
- Notable players
- References
For the 1977 season, the team was renamed the New England Oceaneers. Schellscheidt moved on to coach the New Jersey Americans, replaced by Massachusetts Hall of Famer (1999) John Bertos. After an 8-2-14 (8th of 9 teams) season, the team moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and become the Indianapolis Daredevils before folding after the 1979 season.
The original Oceaneers team played in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as a member of the second version of the American Soccer League from 1974-77.
Coaches
Honors
League Championship
ASL Rookie of the Year
ASL Leading Goalkeeper
ASL Coach of the Year