Connecticut Yankees (soccer)
The Connecticut Yankees were a soccer team based in Hartford, Connecticut and played their home matches at Dillon Stadium. They played in the American Soccer League for seven seasons, from 1972 to 1978, when they folded.
| Full name | Connecticut Yankees |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Yankees |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Dissolved | 1978 |
| Stadium | Dillon Stadium Hartford, Connecticut |
| League | American Soccer League |
The team was established in 1972 as the Northeast United. They changed their name to the Connecticut Wildcats in 1973, and adopted the name Connecticut Yankees after the 1974 season. During their run they advanced to the playoffs once, in 1977, and were knocked out in the first round.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nor'East United | |||||
| 1972 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, Northern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| Connecticut Wildcats | |||||
| 1973 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Northeast | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1974 | 2 | ASL | 4th, East | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| Connecticut Yankees | |||||
| 1975 | 2 | ASL | 3rd, North | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1976 | 2 | ASL | 5th, East | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1977 | 2 | ASL | 4th, East | 1st Round | Did not enter |
| 1978 | 2 | ASL | 6th, Eastern | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
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