Las Vegas Tabagators

Las Vegas Tabagators was an American women's soccer team, founded in 2005. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.

Las Vegas Tabagators
Full nameLas Vegas Tabagators
Nickname(s)Tabagators
Founded2005
StadiumBettye Wilson Soccer Complex
Chairman Saeed Bonabian
Manager Saeed Bonabian
LeagueWomen's Premier Soccer League
20068th, West

The team played its home games in the Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex in Las Vegas, Nevada.[1] The team's colors were white, gold and black.

The name "Tabagators" came from TAB Contractors, the team's sponsor. Prior to joining the WPSL the Tabagators were among the most successful youth clubs in the region, having won 5 state titles.[2]

The team was associated with the National Premier Soccer League franchise Las Vegas Strikers, which has also since folded.

Year-by-year

Year Division League Reg. Season Playoffs
2005 2 WPSL 6th, West
2006 2 WPSL 8th, West Did not qualify

References

  1. "Las Vegas Tabagators Release their 2005 Season Schedule". Women's Premier Soccer League. March 3, 2005. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  2. Kantowski, Ron (August 12, 1999). "Girls soccer team brings home title". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved February 3, 2015.


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