New Jersey Americans (soccer)
The New Jersey Americans were an American soccer club based in New Brunswick, New Jersey that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team won the ASL championship in 1977, in its second year of existence.
After the 1979 season, the club moved to Miami, Florida and became known as the Miami Americans.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 | ASL | 6th, East | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1977 | 2 | ASL | 1st, East | Champion | Did not enter |
| 1978 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Eastern | Semifinals | Did not enter |
| 1979 | 2 | ASL | 4th, Eastern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
Coaches
- Manny Schellscheidt: 1977
- Eddie Firmani: 1979
Notable players
Juan Cano (1977-??)-
Ringo Cantillo (1977) 22 Apps 7 Goals 
Eusébio (1978)- Woody Hartmann (1976)
- Kevin Kiernan (1976) 21 Apps 6 Goals
- Jose Neto (1977–78) 39 Apps 34 Goals
- Telmo Pires (1977)
- Steve Reid (1978) 21 Apps 8 Goals
- John Roeslein (1976–77) 20 Apps 7 Goals
- Antonio Simoes (1978)
Jerry Sularz (1977–78)
Carlos Velasquez (1977–78)Carlos Velasquez was a local product of Perth Amboy High school and Rutgers University
Honors
ASL Season MVP
- 1977 Ringo Cantillo
ASL Rookie of the Year
- 1976: John Roeslein
'ASL Leading Goal Scorer
- 1977 Jose Neto (17 Goals)
ASL Leading Point Scorer
- 1977 Jose Neto (36 Points)
ASL All-Star Team
- 1977 Telmo Pires, Ringo Cantillo, Juan Cano, Jose Neto