1989 Western Soccer League season
Encyclopedia
North Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... |
16 | 11 | 5 | 37 | 26 | 98 |
| 2 | Portland Timbers F.C. Portland Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came... |
16 | 11 | 5 | 32 | 25 | 92 |
| 3 | Seattle Storm Seattle Storm (soccer) Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to... |
16 | 10 | 6 | 32 | 23 | 87 |
| 4 | Sacramento Senators Sacramento Senators (soccer) The Sacramento Senators are a defunct U.S. soccer team which spent a single season in the Western Soccer League in 1989. The Senators played in Sacramento, California.Carlos Azevedo, a defender,was later entered into the Sacramento Hall of Fame in 1989.... |
16 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 43 | 40 |
South Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
16 | 12 | 4 | 30 | 18 | 99 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League... |
16 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 19 | 81 |
| 3 | Real Santa Barbara Real Santa Barbara Real Santa Barbara was a former football team. The name real, meaning royal, came from the Spanish teams , just like current MLS club Real Salt Lake. The club played in the city of Santa Barbara, California... |
16 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 35 | 51 |
| 4 | Arizona Condors Arizona Condors The Arizona Condors was an American soccer team founded in 1989 as a member of the Western Soccer League. The team folded following the 1990 season.-History:In January 1989, the amateur Arizona Condors entered the Western Soccer League as an expansion team... |
16 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 39 | 50 |
| 5 | California Kickers California Kickers California Kickers were a soccer club based in Hollywood, California. They joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They initially played as Hollywood Kickers before changing their name for the following season. In 1990 the team name was changed again, becoming the California Emperors when they... |
16 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 30 | 42 |
Semifinals
----Final
Points leaders
| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerome Watson Jerome Watson Jerome Watson is a former U.S. soccer forward who spent time in the Western Soccer Alliance, American Professional Soccer League and A-League.... |
San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
10 | 7 | 27 |
| 2 | Steve Corpening Steve Corpening Steve Corpening is a former U.S. soccer player who was the 1989 Western Soccer League leading scorer. He three seasons in the American Professional Soccer League and three in the Continental Indoor Soccer League.... |
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... |
11 | 2 | 24 |
| 3 | Mark Kerlin Mark Kerlin Mark Kerlin is a retired U.S. soccer forward who spent most of his career in indoor leagues. He also played one season in the Western Soccer League and two in the American Professional Soccer League.... |
Arizona Condors Arizona Condors The Arizona Condors was an American soccer team founded in 1989 as a member of the Western Soccer League. The team folded following the 1990 season.-History:In January 1989, the amateur Arizona Condors entered the Western Soccer League as an expansion team... |
9 | 4 | 22 |
| 4 | Wes Wade Wes Wade Wes Wade is a retired U.S. soccer player who spent two seasons playing outdoor soccer and fifteen playing indoor soccer. He was a six-time All Star and won five championships with two teams.-Player:... |
Arizona Condors Arizona Condors The Arizona Condors was an American soccer team founded in 1989 as a member of the Western Soccer League. The team folded following the 1990 season.-History:In January 1989, the amateur Arizona Condors entered the Western Soccer League as an expansion team... |
10 | 1 | 21 |
| 5 | Chance Fry Chance Fry Chance Fry is a retired U.S. soccer forward who began his career straight out of high school with the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League. With the collapse of the NASL, he moved to indoor soccer as well as U.S. minor leagues. Since retiring from playing, Fry has become a college... |
Seattle Storm Seattle Storm (soccer) Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to... |
8 | 4 | 20 |
| 6 | Jeff Hooker Jeff Hooker Jeff Hooker is a retired U.S. soccer forward who currently coaches the University of Denver women's soccer team. Hooker earned twelve caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team between 1984 and 1987 and was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic soccer team... |
Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League... |
7 | 5 | 19 |
| 7 | Scott Benedetti Scott Benedetti Scott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S... |
Portland Timbers F.C. Portland Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came... |
8 | 1 | 17 |
| Steve Boardman Steve Boardman (soccer) Steve Boardman is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance, Major Indoor Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League.-Youth:Growing up, he played for the La Jolla Nomads soccer club... |
San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
7 | 3 | 17 | |
| 9 | Rob Baarts Rob Baarts Robert "Rob" Baarts is a retired Canadian soccer forward who currently coaches youth soccer in the Portland, Oregon area of the United States.-College:... |
Portland Timbers F.C. Portland Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came... |
7 | 0 | 14 |
| Robert Lang | San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
7 | 0 | 14 | |
| Eddie Henderson Eddie Henderson Eddie Henderson is a retired U.S. soccer player and current Nevada Director of Youth Coaching. Henderson spent two seasons in the Western Soccer League, one in the American Professional Soccer League, one season in Major Soccer League and seven in the National Professional Soccer League. He also... |
Seattle Storm Seattle Storm (soccer) Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to... |
5 | 4 | 14 | |
| 12 | Dave Palic Dave Palic Dave Palic is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance and American Professional Soccer League.-Youth:... |
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... |
6 | 1 | 13 |
| Thien Nguyen Thien Nguyen (soccer) Thien Nguyen is a retired Vietnamese-American soccer player. He played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance and Major Indoor Soccer League.... |
San Diego Nomads San Diego Nomads -History:The Nomads joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. In 1989, the WSA changed its name to the Western Soccer League and in 1990, the team joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. After winning the WSL championship in... |
3 | 7 | 13 | |
| 14 | Brent Goulet Brent Goulet Brent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a... |
Seattle Storm Seattle Storm (soccer) Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to... |
6 | 0 | 12 |
| Steve Petusky | Sacramento Senators Sacramento Senators (soccer) The Sacramento Senators are a defunct U.S. soccer team which spent a single season in the Western Soccer League in 1989. The Senators played in Sacramento, California.Carlos Azevedo, a defender,was later entered into the Sacramento Hall of Fame in 1989.... |
5 | 2 | 12 | |
| Dominic Kinnear Dominic Kinnear Dominic Kinnear is a Scottish-born American former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.As a player, he began his professional career with Scottish club St... |
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... |
4 | 4 | 12 | |
| 17 | Chris John | F.C. Portland F.C. Portland Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came... |
5 | 1 | 11 |
| Billy Thompson Billy Thompson (soccer) William “Billy” Thompson is a retired U.S. soccer player who coaches youth soccer. He earned one caps with the U.S. national team and played three seasons in Major League Soccer with the Columbus Crew.-College:... |
Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League... |
5 | 1 | 11 | |
| Peter Hattrup Peter Hattrup Peter Hattrup is a retired U.S. soccer player and current youth soccer coach.-Youth and college:Hattrup was a four-year starter as a star player for the Seattle Preparatory School boys' soccer team. He graduated in 1982 and entered Seattle Pacific University.Hattrup was a scoring sensation for... |
Seattle Storm Seattle Storm (soccer) Football Club Seattle Storm, also known as the F.C. Seattle Storm, was an American soccer team based in Seattle, Washington. F.C. Seattle was a "super club" created to provide Seattle players an opportunity to play at a higher level than the local recreational and semi-pro leagues. In addition to... |
4 | 3 | 11 | |
| Jim Webber | Portland Timbers F.C. Portland Portland Timbers, previously known as F.C. Portland, came into existence in 1985 as an independent U.S. soccer team based in Portland, Oregon. In 1989, the team adopted the name Portland Timbers. Portland was composed of both professional and amateur players. The amateur players largely came... |
4 | 3 | 11 | |
| Jim Gabarra Jim Gabarra Jim Gabarra is a retired American soccer forward who coached the Washington Freedom women's soccer team for ten years. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, United Soccer League, American Indoor Soccer Association and Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance.-Early... |
Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat Los Angeles Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They joined the American Professional Soccer League in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League... |
4 | 3 | 11 | |
| 22 | Cesar Plasencia César Plasencia César Plasencia César Plasencia César Plasencia (born Sacramento, California is a former U.S. soccer midfielder who played professionally in both Mexico and the United States. He is the head coach of the Cosumnes River College women’s soccer team.-Youth and college:... |
Sacramento Senators Sacramento Senators (soccer) The Sacramento Senators are a defunct U.S. soccer team which spent a single season in the Western Soccer League in 1989. The Senators played in Sacramento, California.Carlos Azevedo, a defender,was later entered into the Sacramento Hall of Fame in 1989.... |
3 | 4 | 10 |
| Townsend Qin Townsend Qin Townsend Qin is a retired Chinese football player who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance and American Professional Soccer League.... |
San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks San Francisco Bay Blackhawks was a professional soccer team which came into existence in 1989 as a team in the Western Soccer League . The Blackhawks spent time in the American Professional Soccer League and the United States Interregional Soccer League... |
3 | 4 | 10 |
Honors
- MVP: Kasey KellerKasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
- Leading goal scorer: Steve CorpeningSteve CorpeningSteve Corpening is a former U.S. soccer player who was the 1989 Western Soccer League leading scorer. He three seasons in the American Professional Soccer League and three in the Continental Indoor Soccer League....
- Leading goalkeeper: Kasey KellerKasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
- First Team All League
- Goalkeeper: Kasey KellerKasey KellerKasey Keller is a retired American soccer player who last played for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer....
- Defenders: Marcelo BalboaMarcelo BalboaMarcelo Balboa is an American former soccer defender who played in the 1990s for the U.S. national team, becoming its captain. After retiring from playing, he has worked as a commentator for ESPN and ABC and MLS games on HDNet and Altitude...
, John Doyle, Mike LapperMike LapperMichael "Mike" Steven Lapper was is a retired American soccer defender. During his fifteen year career, most of it spent as a sweeper, he played in England, Germany and the United States. He earned 44 caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national soccer team between 1991 and 1995. He was part...
, Cle Kooiman - Midfielders: Dominic KinnearDominic KinnearDominic Kinnear is a Scottish-born American former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer.As a player, he began his professional career with Scottish club St...
, John BainJohn BainJohn Bain is a retired Scottish-U.S. soccer midfielder who currently coaches youth soccer in the U.S. Bain began his professional career in England before moving to the United States in 1978. Over his twenty year playing career, Bain played for numerous leagues and teams, both indoors and out...
, Chris HendersonChris HendersonChristopher "Chris" Henderson is a former American soccer midfielder who earned 79 caps with the U.S. national team. He was part of the U.S... - Forwards: Scott BenedettiScott BenedettiScott “Benny” Benedetti is a retired American soccer player. He began his professional career with the semi-professional F.C. Portland in 1986 and ended it with the U.S. second division club Portland Timbers in 2005. While he spent most of his career in the lower U.S...
, Jeff HookerJeff HookerJeff Hooker is a retired U.S. soccer forward who currently coaches the University of Denver women's soccer team. Hooker earned twelve caps, scoring one goal, with the U.S. national team between 1984 and 1987 and was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic soccer team...
, Mark KerlinMark KerlinMark Kerlin is a retired U.S. soccer forward who spent most of his career in indoor leagues. He also played one season in the Western Soccer League and two in the American Professional Soccer League....
- Second Team All League
- Goalkeeper: Todd Elias
- Defenders: Steve BoardmanSteve Boardman (soccer)Steve Boardman is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Western Soccer Alliance, Major Indoor Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League.-Youth:Growing up, he played for the La Jolla Nomads soccer club...
, Troy DayakTroy DayakTroy Dayak is a former American soccer player who played as central defender. He spent his entire Major League Soccer career with the San Jose Clash/Earthquakes and nearly all of his professional career playing for Bay Area teams.-San Francisco Bay Blackhawks:Dayak grew up in Walnut Creek,...
, Grant GibbsGrant GibbsGrant Gibbs is a former U.S. soccer defender who spent his professional career in clubs F.C. Portland, Seattle Storm and Miami Freedom.-Bio:Gibbs grew up in Federal Way, Washington where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School. After graduating from high school in 1982, Webber attended Warner...
, Arturo VelazcoArturo VelazcoArturo Velazco is a former U.S. soccer defender. He played four seasons in the Western Soccer Alliance, five in the American Professional Soccer League, at least three in the National Professional Soccer League and one in the Continental Indoor Soccer League. He also earned two caps with the U.S... - Midfielders: Jim GabarraJim GabarraJim Gabarra is a retired American soccer forward who coached the Washington Freedom women's soccer team for ten years. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, United Soccer League, American Indoor Soccer Association and Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance.-Early...
, Jerome WatsonJerome WatsonJerome Watson is a former U.S. soccer forward who spent time in the Western Soccer Alliance, American Professional Soccer League and A-League.... - Forwards: Steve CorpeningSteve CorpeningSteve Corpening is a former U.S. soccer player who was the 1989 Western Soccer League leading scorer. He three seasons in the American Professional Soccer League and three in the Continental Indoor Soccer League....
, Brent GouletBrent GouletBrent Goulet is a retired American soccer forward and later coached SV Elversberg from 2004 to 2008. He began his career in the United States before moving to England and Germany, and also earned eight caps with the U.S. national team. He was the 1987 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year and was a...
, Eddie HendersonEddie HendersonEddie Henderson is a retired U.S. soccer player and current Nevada Director of Youth Coaching. Henderson spent two seasons in the Western Soccer League, one in the American Professional Soccer League, one season in Major Soccer League and seven in the National Professional Soccer League. He also...
, Wes WadeWes WadeWes Wade is a retired U.S. soccer player who spent two seasons playing outdoor soccer and fifteen playing indoor soccer. He was a six-time All Star and won five championships with two teams.-Player:...