Houston Hurricanes
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The Houston Hurricanes were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1996 to 2000.
[edit] Description and history
The Hurricanes were a Division III (D-3) franchise, and their Major League Soccer affiliation was with the Kansas City Wizards. Attendance averaged about 1,000 or less per game for the club's five seasons, and the franchise folded after the 2000 season. The team's most successful season was 1997, when they reached .500 in the regular season and won two playoff games before losing in the quarterfinals. The team, coached by Jaime Rodriguez, played its home games at Butler Stadium in Houston.
[edit] Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | USISL Pro League | 5-11, 5th, Central | Lost in first round | Did not qualify |
| 1997 | 3 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 9-9, 3rd, South Central | Lost in quarterfinals | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | 3 | USISL D-3 Pro League | 7-11, 5th, South Central | Lost in first round | Did not qualify |
| 1999 | 3 | USL D-3 Pro League | 5-13, 8th, Western | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2000 | 3 | USL D-3 Pro League | 8-9-1, 5th, Southern | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
[edit] External links
- Soccertimes.com page on the Houston Hurricanes
- Standings and club information for 1996, 1997-99 and 2000
- 1997-2000 attendance figures for the Houston Hurricanes
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