Tacoma Tides
The Tacoma Tides was an American soccer club based in Tacoma, Washington that was a member of the American Soccer League. Although not long-lived, the club is remembered today for its backup goalkeeper—well-known American soccer coach Bruce Arena.
Year-by-year[]
In their only year of existence, the Tides finished 2nd in the ASL Western Division. They defeated the Utah Golden Spikers in the playoff quarterfinals, 2–1, then lost in overtime to the eventual champion Los Angeles Skyhawks in the semifinals by a score of 2–1.
Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
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1976 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, West | Semifinals | Did not enter |
Management[]
- Booth Gardner – Owner
- – General Manager
Coach[]
- Dan Wood
- David Chadwick (assistant)
Roster[]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Categories:
- Defunct soccer clubs in Washington (state)
- Sports in Tacoma, Washington
- American Soccer League (1933–1983) teams
- 1976 establishments in Washington (state)
- 1976 disestablishments in Washington (state)
- Association football clubs established in 1976
- Association football clubs disestablished in 1976
- Western United States soccer club stubs
- Washington (state) sport stubs