Statistics of the 1977 season of American Soccer League II.
The Santa Barbara Condors had been granted an expansion franchise but folded during the season due to financial difficulties.Behrens, Woody. "Tale of 2 teams: One dead but one thriving", Ventura County Star, July 12, 1977. Accessed February 4, 2024, via Newspapers.com. "The Santa Barbara Condors suffered an untimely death recently After barely two months in existence as an expansion franchise in the American Soccer League's Western Division severe financial problems have left the Condors extinct. There are differing views on the exact cause of death — whether it was Commentary financial homicide by the management and league or impatient suicide by the players."
League standings
ASL All-Stars First Team Position Keith Van Eron, New York GTelmo Pires, New Jersey DDaniel Mammana, Sacramento DPaul Dawidczynski, New York DLeo Ramas, New England DRingo Cantillo, New Jersey MJuan Cano, New Jersey MMario Garcia, New York MTony Douglas, California FJose Neto, New Jersey FJimmy Hinch, Los Angeles F
Playoffs Bracket
Division semifinals August 27Los Angeles Skyhawks3–2 (2OT)California Sunshine Birmingham Stadium • Att. 6,471
August 29New York Apollo3–0Connecticut YankeesHofstra Stadium • Att. 348
Division finals August 31New Jersey Americans1–0New York ApolloWall Stadium • Att. 3,107
August 31Sacramento Spirits3–2Los Angeles Skyhawks Hornet Stadium • Att. 6.730
Championship final
References
American Soccer League II (RSSSF)