Myrtle Beach Boyz
The Myrtle Beach Boyz were an American soccer team that played in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They were part of the USISL professional soccer league that was the eventually the foundation for the MLS soccer we see today. In addition The A league and other professional soccer leagues help contribute to Major League Soccer with many players from both USISL and A League going on to play in the MLS
The roster included: Jimmy McGeough,( SUNY Farmingdale) Troy "Chopper" Edwards, (Florida International University ) Willie Files, (Belmont Abbey) John Garvey,(University of Maryland) Shawn Dees,(UNC Pembroke) Marlow Campbell,(NC STATE) David Mallick,( UNC Pembroke) Carlos and Gabe Garcia,( UNC Charlotte) Henry Gutierrez,(NC STATE) Kevin Scott,(NC STATE) among others....
The Head Coach was David Irving who currently coaches for the Tulsa Roughnecks in the USL PRO league as of 2014.
The team played their homes games at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.
The Boyz advanced to the national playoffs in their first season together , advancing to the semi-finals.
1995 Season
ATLANTIC DIVISION
games wins losses
- Charleston Battery 20 17 3 58 16 44 146 1 1
- Charlotte Eagles 20 14 6 59 35 45 129 1 0
- Raleigh Flyers 20 14 6 49 32 42 126 1 1
- Myrtle Beach Boyz 20 13 7 51 36 39 119 0 1
- Hampton Roads Mariners 20 13 7 51 31 41 119 1 1
- Greensboro Dynamo 20 11 9 55 33 43 111 0 0
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | USISL Pro League | 4th, Atlantic | Semifinals | Did not qualify |