2003 A-League
Encyclopedia
Northeast Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 40 | 21 | +19 | 54 |
| 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 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 55 | 36 | +19 | 51 |
| 3 | 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 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 50 | 41 | +9 | 49 |
| 4 | Syracuse Salty Dogs Syracuse Salty Dogs The Syracuse Salty Dogs were a professional men's soccer team based in Syracuse, New York. The club were a member of the USL A-League, playing only two seasons from 2003-2004. The club was owned and operated by the Syracuse Pro Sports Group and played most home games at P&C Stadium... |
28 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 42 | 38 | +4 | 38 |
| 4 | 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 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 29 | 38 | -9 | 37 |
Southeast Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | 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 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 27 | +14 | 52 |
| 2 | Virginia Beach Mariners Virginia Beach Mariners The Virginia Beach Mariners were an American soccer club, who formerly played in the USL First Division of the United Soccer Leagues, the second division in the US Soccer hierarchy behind Major League Soccer... |
28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 51 | 34 | +17 | 47 |
| 3 | 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 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 41 | 32 | +9 | 43 |
| 4 | Charlotte Eagles Charlotte Eagles Charlotte Eagles is an American professional soccer team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1991, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 29 | 59 | -30 | 25 |
| 4 | 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 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 27 | 48 | -27 | 19 |
Central Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee Wave United Milwaukee Wave United The Milwaukee Wave United was an American professional soccer team, which last played in the A-League, the American second division.The Wave United was formed and joined the A-League after the Milwaukee Rampage folded in 2002... |
28 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 61 | 32 | +29 | 54 |
| 2 | 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 | 2 | 9 | 44 | 28 | +16 | 53 |
| 3 | 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 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 33 | 48 | -15 | 30 |
| 4 | 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 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 38 | 62 | -24 | 24 |
| 4 | 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 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 28 | 67 | -39 | 11 |
Pacific Division
| Place | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Sounders | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 45 | 24 | +21 | 53 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 24 | +21 | 52 |
| 3 | Portland Timbers | 28 | 15 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 33 | +6 | 47 |
| 4 | Calgary Storm | 28 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 62 | -46 | 15 |
Northeast Division
----Southeast Division
Central Division
Pacific Division
Eastern Conference final
Western Conference final
----Final
Honors
- Most Valuable Player: Thiago MartinsThiago MartinsThiago Martins is a retired Brazilian football striker.-Early Life and Amateur Career:Martins was born on the east side of São Paulo, Brazil, and came to the United States in 1996. He landed in Los Angeles, California, at 19 years old and with little money...
- Leading Goal Scorer: Thiago MartinsThiago MartinsThiago Martins is a retired Brazilian football striker.-Early Life and Amateur Career:Martins was born on the east side of São Paulo, Brazil, and came to the United States in 1996. He landed in Los Angeles, California, at 19 years old and with little money...
- Goalkeeper of the Year: Greg SuttonGreg Sutton (soccer)Greg Sutton is a Canadian soccer player who most recently played for Montreal Impact in the North American Soccer League...
- Defender of the Year: Gabe Gervais
- Rookie of the Year: David TestoDavid TestoDavid Testo is an American soccer player. He is one of the few openly gay athletes in professional sports.-College:...
- Coach of the Year: Bob LilleyBob LilleyRobert "Bob" Lilley is an American former soccer player and head coach. He has managed the Hershey Wildcats, Montreal Impact, Vancouver Whitecaps, Detroit Ignition, and Rochester Rhinos....
- First Team All A-League
- Goalkeeper: Greg SuttonGreg Sutton (soccer)Greg Sutton is a Canadian soccer player who most recently played for Montreal Impact in the North American Soccer League...
- Defenders: Gabe Gervais, Danny Jackson, John WilsonJohn Wilson (soccer)John Wilson is an American soccer player, who currently plays for Charleston Battery in the USL Professional Division.-College:...
- Midfielders: Roland Aguilera, Marco FerruzziMarco FerruzziMarco Ferruzzi is an American soccer coach who is currently the assistant coach of FC Dallas. He had a ten year professional career playing as a midfielder in several indoor and outdoor leagues including Major League Soccer and the USL First Division.-Youth:In 1987, Ferruzzi played in one game...
, Andrew GregorAndrew GregorAndrew Gregor is a retired American soccer midfielder who played professionally in Major League Soccer, the USL First Division, the USL Premier Development League and Major Indoor Soccer League....
, Ricardo VillarRicardo Villar (Brazilian footballer)Ricardo Villar is a Brazilian footballer, who is currently playing for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.-Career:... - Forwards: Doug MillerDoug MillerDoug Miller is a U.S. soccer forward and a youth soccer coach. He spent one season in Major Indoor Soccer League and nine in the National Professional Soccer League, winning two championships and leading the league in scoring in 1998-1999. Miller also played ten seasons of outdoor soccer in the...
, Thiago MartinsThiago MartinsThiago Martins is a retired Brazilian football striker.-Early Life and Amateur Career:Martins was born on the east side of São Paulo, Brazil, and came to the United States in 1996. He landed in Los Angeles, California, at 19 years old and with little money...
, Dante WashingtonDante WashingtonDante Deneen Washington is a retired American soccer striker and currently a TV soccer color analyst.Washington played college soccer at Radford University, and was named a first team All-American in 1991...
- Second Team All A-League
- Goalkeeper: Rich CullenRich CullenRichard Patrick "Rich" Cullen is a retired American soccer goalkeeper.In 1996, Cullen, the son of an Air Force pilot, graduated from Mead Senior High School. He attended the United States Air Force Academy, playing on the men's soccer team from 1996 to 1999. He holds the Falcons' records for...
- Defenders: 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:...
, Steve ShakSteve ShakSteve Shak is a retired American soccer player. He is currently an assistant coach with the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Second Division....
, Alan Woods - Midfielders: Ted ChronopoulosTed ChronopoulosTed Chronopoulos is a retired American soccer player. He spent three seasons in the Greek First Division, seven seasons in Major League Soccer, three in the USL First Division and one in Major Indoor Soccer League...
, Alan Heald, Zé RobertoJosé Roberto Gomes SantanaJosé Roberto Gomes Santana, commonly known as Zé Roberto is an association footballer who most recently played for the Rochester Rhinos in the USL First Division. Zé Roberto began his career in his native Brazil, where he played with several clubs in the lower divisions...
, David TestoDavid TestoDavid Testo is an American soccer player. He is one of the few openly gay athletes in professional sports.-College:... - Forwards: Byron AlvarezByron AlvarezByron Alvarez is a Mexican football forward. He plays for the Monterrey La Raza of National Indoor Soccer League. He was the 2008-2009 NISL Most Valuable Player.-Early life:...
, Greg HowesGreg HowesGreg Howes is an American soccer player, currently player-coach for Tacoma Tide in the USL Premier Development League.-Career:...
, Kevin JeffreyKevin JeffreyKevin Jeffrey is a former professional football forward who spent eight season in the USL First Division...