Raleigh Express

The Raleigh Express was a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2000. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the club started as the Raleigh Flyers in the USISL before moving to the A-League in 1997. In 1999, the club was renamed the Express, and in 2000, became the Raleigh Capital Express. They would become the inaugural winners of the Southern Derby competition, and shortly thereafter folded.

Former players

Year-by-year

Year Division League Reg. Season Playoffs Open Cup
1993 N/A USISL 3rd, Atlantic Divisional Semifinals Did not enter
1994 3 USISL 4th, Atlantic Divisional Semifinals Did not enter
1995 3 USISL Pro League 3rd, Atlantic Divisional Finals Did not qualify
1996 3 USISL Select League 5th, South Atlantic Did not qualify Did not qualify
1997 2 USISL A-League 5th, Atlantic Did not qualify Did not qualify
1998 2 USISL A-League 7th, Atlantic Did not qualify Did not qualify
1999 2 USL A-League 7th, Atlantic Did not qualify Did not qualify
2000 2 USL A-League 5th, Atlantic Conference Quarterfinals Did not qualify
Preceded by
none
Southern Derby Winner
2000
Succeeded by
Charlotte Eagles