2000 A-League
Encyclopedia
Northeast Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its... |
28 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 54 | 36 | +18 | 9 | 76 |
| 2 | Rochester Raging Rhinos Rochester Raging Rhinos The Rochester Rhinos are an American professional soccer team based in Rochester, New York, United States. Founded in 1996, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having self-relegated from the USSF D2 Pro League... |
28 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 42 | 25 | +17 | 3 | 75 |
| 3 | Toronto Lynx Toronto Lynx Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.... |
28 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 35 | 30 | +5 | 3 | 59 |
| 4 | Montreal Impact Montreal Impact Montreal Impact was a Canadian professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1992, the team played in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until the 2011 season. The owner Joey Saputo now operates the MLS team Montreal ImpactThe... |
28 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 34 | 41 | -7 | 3 | 54 |
| 5 | Boston Bulldogs Boston Bulldogs (soccer) The Boston Bulldogs were a soccer club originally founded in 1996 as the Worcester Wildfire. The team debuted in the USISL and would play in the A-League from 1997 to 2000... |
28 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 3 | 39 |
| 6 | Connecticut Wolves Connecticut Wolves The Connecticut Wolves were a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2002. Based in New Britain, Connecticut, and playing in Veteran's Stadium, the club started in the D-3 Pro League before moving to the A-League in 1997.-History:... |
28 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 22 | 57 | -35 | 1 | 13 |
Atlantic Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston Battery Charleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
28 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 59 | 36 | +23 | 13 | 87 |
| 2 | Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
28 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 42 | 25 | +17 | 3 | 84 |
| 3 | Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company... |
28 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 49 | 30 | +19 | 7 | 70 |
| 4 | Hampton Roads Mariners | 28 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 44 | 38 | +6 | 4 | 62 |
| 5 | Raleigh Capital Express | 28 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 48 | 52 | -4 | 6 | 58 |
| 6 | Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership... |
28 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 51 | 42 | -9 | 8 | 55 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
28 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 41 | 43 | +2 | 5 | 49 |
Central Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby... |
28 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 74 | 30 | +44 | 15 | 99 |
| 2 | Milwaukee Rampage Milwaukee Rampage The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the... |
28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 69 | 47 | +22 | 16 | 89 |
| 3 | Indiana Blast Indiana Blast Indiana Blast were an American soccer team, founded in 1997. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues, and played in the D-3 Pro League, the A-League and the USL Premier Development League, until folding at the end of the 2004 season.... |
28 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 40 | 57 | -17 | 5 | 45 |
| 4 | MLS Project 40 | 28 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 35 | 60 | -25 | 3 | 33 |
| 5 | Tennessee Rhythm | 28 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 36 | 103 | -67 | 1 | 25 |
| 6 | Cincinnati Riverhawks Cincinnati Riverhawks The Cincinnati Riverhawks were a professional soccer team that debuted in the USISL Premier Development League in 1997 and joined the A-League from 1998 to 2003... |
28 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 25 | 80 | -55 | 2 | 13 |
Pacific Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | BP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Sounders | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 56 | 38 | +18 | 10 | 85 |
| 2 | San Diego Flash San Diego Flash San Diego Flash is an American soccer team based in San Diego, California, United States. Founded in 1998, the team returned to competitive play in 2011 when it made its debut in the Southwest Flight of the West Division of the National Premier Soccer League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer... |
28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 54 | 32 | +22 | 8 | 75 |
| 3 | Vancouver 86ers | 28 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 62 | 41 | +21 | 11 | 70 |
| 4 | El Paso Patriots El Paso Patriots Chivas El Paso Patriots is an American soccer team based in El Paso, Texas, United States. Founded in 1989, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid South Division of the Southern Conference.The team plays its home games at... |
28 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 48 | 50 | -18 | 7 | 57 |
| 5 | Bay Area Seals | 28 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 42 | 53 | -11 | 5 | 56 |
| 6 | Orange County Waves Orange County Waves Orange County Waves may refer to two football teams:* Orange County Blue Star , a team currently playing in the USL PDL that was known as "Orange County Waves" and "Orange County Zodiac" when they played in the USL A-League... |
28 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 44 | 52 | -8 | 6 | 55 |
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
----Eastern semifinal 1
Eastern semifinal 2
Western semifinal 1
Western semifinal 2
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Final
Points leaders
| Rank | Scorer | Club | GP | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digital Takawira | Milwaukee Rampage Milwaukee Rampage The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the... |
21 | 16 | 10 | 42 |
| Paul Conway Paul Conway (soccer) Paul Conway is a retired American soccer forward who spent five seasons in the English lower divisions before returning to the United States. He was the 2001 United Soccer Leagues leading goal scorer and MVP... |
Charleston Battery Charleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
26 | 17 | 8 | 42 | |
| 3 | Greg Howes Greg Howes Greg Howes is an American soccer player, currently player-coach for Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:... |
Seattle Sounders | 27 | 17 | 7 | 41 |
| Darren Sawatzky Darren Sawatzky Darren Sawatzky was a U.S. soccer player who spent four seasons in Major League Soccer. He also played one season in Major Indoor Soccer League, one in USISL and five in the United Soccer Leagues... |
Seattle Sounders | 28 | 16 | 9 | 41 | |
| 5 | Johnny Menyongar Johnny Menyongar Johnny Menyongar is a Liberian footballer currently playing for Shillong Lajong F.C. in India's I-League.-College:... |
Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby... |
28 | 17 | 3 | 39 |
| 6 | Saul Martínez Saul Martínez Saul Martínez is a football forward who currently plays in for Victoria.Saul is married and he and his wife, Roxana, have a baby boy, Joshua, born in September 2005 in Miami, Florida and two girls , Kiara and Natalie, born in June 2009... |
Hampton Road Mariners | 26 | 16 | 5 | 37 |
| Gregory Simmonds Gregory Simmonds Gregory Simmonds is a retired soccer player having recently played for the Puerto Rico Islanders. Prior to joining the Islanders he was Director of Soccer for Richmond U-Turn Sports Performance Academy. He played as striker for American USL First Division side Virginia Beach Mariners... |
Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company... |
25 | 16 | 5 | 37 | |
| 8 | Dwayne DeRosario | Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
23 | 15 | 5 | 35 |
| 9 | Paul Schneider | Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder Minnesota Thunder was an American professional soccer team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1990, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009. The team played its home games at the National Sports Center in nearby... |
23 | 15 | 4 | 34 |
| 10 | Patrick Beech | Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership... |
22 | 14 | 5 | 33 |
| Ignace Moleka Ignace Moleka Nzoko Ignace “Iggy” Moleka is a retired Zaire football midfielder who played professionally in the United States and Japan.In 1991, Moleka received a sholarship to play soccer at Florida International University. He left FIU at the end of the season. In 1993, he played for Topaz Haiti, a... |
Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership... |
28 | 14 | 5 | 33 | |
| 12 | Ihor Dotsenko Ihor Dotsenko Ihor Dotsenko is a retired Ukrainian-American soccer player who spent most of his career in the lower U.S. divisions, but played two games with the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer... |
Raleigh Capital Express | 28 | 15 | 2 | 32 |
| Darren Tilley Darren Tilley Darren Tilley is an English football coach for USL-1 club Rochester Rhinos.-Playing career:Tilley played for York City F.C. in the English Third Division from 1991-1993. In 1997, Tilley began the season with the Toronto Lynx before being traded to the Montreal Impact... |
Vancouver 86ers | 13 | 12 | 6 | 30 | |
| 14 | Seamus Donnelly Seamus Donnelly (footballer) Seamus Donnelly is an Irish retired professional footballer who played professionally in the United States.An aspiring Irish footballer, Donnelly broke his leg playing for Home Farm F.C. when he was eighteen years old. The injury put him out of playing for nearly a year and a half after which he... |
Hampton Roads Mariners | 28 | 14 | 1 | 29 |
| Jason Boyce Jason Boyce Jason Boyce is a retired American soccer forward who played professionally in Major League Soccer and the USL A-League.-Youth:While born in Hollywood, California, Boyce grew up in Newport Beach. He graduated from Corona del Mar High School where he was a 1993 Parade Magazine High School All... |
Orange County Zodiac | 24 | 11 | 7 | 29 | |
| 15 | Jamel Mitchell | Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats Hershey Wildcats were a professional soccer team, based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, that played in the USL A-League between 1997 and 2001. The team was owned by Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company... |
28 | 13 | 2 | 28 |
| 16 | Kevin Jeffrey Kevin Jeffrey Kevin Jeffrey is a former professional football forward who spent eight season in the USL First Division... |
Bay Area Seals | 24 | 12 | 3 | 27 |
| Mac Cozier Mac Cozier Mac Cozier is a retired American soccer player. He played one season in Major League Soccer, one in the Chilean Second Division, one in USISL and six in the USL First Division... |
Charleston Battery Charleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
24 | 11 | 5 | 27 | |
| 18 | Edson Buddle Edson Buddle Edson Buddle is an American soccer player who currently plays for Ingolstadt 04 in Second Bundesliga, the second-highest level of competition of soccer in Germany. Buddle previously spent his entire career in North America, beginning in 2000 with the Long Island Rough Riders, who played in the USL... |
Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders Long Island Rough Riders is an American soccer team based in South Huntington, New York, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Mid Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.The team plays its... |
26 | 11 | 4 | 26 |
| David Flavius | Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
25 | 11 | 4 | 26 |
Honors
- MVP: Digital Takawira
- Goals Leaders (tied): Paul ConwayPaul Conway (soccer)Paul Conway is a retired American soccer forward who spent five seasons in the English lower divisions before returning to the United States. He was the 2001 United Soccer Leagues leading goal scorer and MVP...
, Greg HowesGreg HowesGreg Howes is an American soccer player, currently player-coach for Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:...
, Johnny MenyongarJohnny MenyongarJohnny Menyongar is a Liberian footballer currently playing for Shillong Lajong F.C. in India's I-League.-College:... - Goalkeeper of the Year: Scott VallowScott VallowScott Vallow is a retired American soccer goalkeeper, most famously for the Rochester Rhinos, and an assistant coach for the Western New York Flash soccer team.-College:...
- Defender of the Year: Scott CannonScott CannonScott Cannon was a U.S. soccer defender who played three seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League, three in the National Professional Soccer League and at least four in the USISL and USL...
- Rookie of the Year: Greg HowesGreg HowesGreg Howes is an American soccer player, currently player-coach for Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:...
- Coach of the Year: Neil MegsonNeil Megson (soccer)Neil Megson is a retired U.S. soccer midfielder who currently coaches youth soccer. He played two seasons in the North American Soccer League, nine in Major Indoor Soccer League, one in the Continental Indoor Soccer League and six in the USL First Division and its predecessors...
- First Team All A-League
- Goalkeeper: Scott VallowScott VallowScott Vallow is a retired American soccer goalkeeper, most famously for the Rochester Rhinos, and an assistant coach for the Western New York Flash soccer team.-College:...
- Defenders: Chris FoxChris Fox (soccer)Chris Fox is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the National Professional Soccer League and USL First Division.Fox attended Brown University where he was a 1995 First Team All Ivy soccer player. In January 1995, the Buffalo Blizzard selected Fox in the fourth round of...
, Craig DemminCraig DemminCraig Demmin is a soccer defender currently playing for Mississippi Brilla in the USL Premier Development League.Demmin represented the Trinidad and Tobago national team from 1995 to 2003. He played for East Fife F.C. before playing in Major League Soccer for the Tampa Bay Mutiny in 2001...
, Scott CannonScott CannonScott Cannon was a U.S. soccer defender who played three seasons in Major League Soccer, two in the American Professional Soccer League, three in the National Professional Soccer League and at least four in the USISL and USL...
, Scott SchweitzerScott SchweitzerScott Schweitzer is an American soccer coach and former professional soccer player. He spent two years as the head coach of Carolina RailHawks FC.-College soccer:... - Midfielders: Brian LoftinBrian LoftinBrian Loftin is a retired American soccer forward and was the commissioner of the Xtreme Soccer Leaguewhich soon folded. He played one season in Major League Soccer with the Tampa Bay Mutiny, as well as several seasons in the USISL...
, Yari AllnuttYari AllnuttYari Allnutt is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in Mexico and the United States, including the American Professional Soccer League and Major League Soccer...
, Stoian MladenovStoian MladenovStoian Mladenov is a retired Bulgarian football midfielder who played professionally in Europe and the United States.In 1993, Mladenov began his career with Lokomotiv Ruse before moving to Rakovski Ruse in 1994 and F.C. Etar in 1995. Mladenov left Bulgaria for Malta in 1996, signing with Nadur... - Forwards: Paul ConwayPaul Conway (soccer)Paul Conway is a retired American soccer forward who spent five seasons in the English lower divisions before returning to the United States. He was the 2001 United Soccer Leagues leading goal scorer and MVP...
, Darren SawatzkyDarren SawatzkyDarren Sawatzky was a U.S. soccer player who spent four seasons in Major League Soccer. He also played one season in Major Indoor Soccer League, one in USISL and five in the United Soccer Leagues...
, Digital Takawira
- Second Team All A-League
- Goalkeeper: Theo ZagarTheo ZagarTheodosis Zagar is a former Canadian goalkeeper, who is currently the U11 and Goalkeeper Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club....
- Defenders: Gilbert Jean-Baptiste, Adrian SeriouxAdrian SeriouxAdrian Serioux is a Canadian soccer player who is currently a free agent.-Club career:After playing college soccer for the University of New Haven, Serioux started his pro career with the Toronto Lynx in the A-League. He then moved to England to join Millwall...
, David BanksDavid Banks (soccer)David Banks was an English-American soccer defender who is currently the Director of Notts F.C., a youth soccer team in San Diego, California...
, Rick TitusRick TitusRick Titus is an American former race car driver and now automotive journalist, who hosts a syndicated radio program called Drivers Talk Radio. He is the son of another former race driver-turned-journalist, Jerry Titus.... - Midfielders: Lenin SteenkampLenin SteenkampLenin Steenkamp is a retired South African football player who spent his entire career in the United States.-College:...
, Gerard Lucey, Martin Nash - Forwards: Dwayne DeRosario, Johnny MenyongarJohnny MenyongarJohnny Menyongar is a Liberian footballer currently playing for Shillong Lajong F.C. in India's I-League.-College:...
, Greg HowesGreg HowesGreg Howes is an American soccer player, currently player-coach for Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:...