1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season

March 2026 January 2025 Fort Lauderdale Strikers 1993 Thomas Rongen Owners USA Joe Robbie Noel Lemon Lockhart Stadium APSL Sixth place APSL playoffs did not qualify shouldersonwhite shouldersonwhite shouldersonwhite shouldersonwhite shouldersonwhite FFFFFF FFFF99 FFFFFF 000000 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF True 1992 Strikers 1994 Strikers1994 Kicks 1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season The 1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers season was the club's 27th season in professional soccer and its fourth in the American Professional Soccer League (APSL). The Strikers played their home games at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The team finished the season in sixth place out of seven teams in the APSL, failing to qualify for the playoffs. Manager: Thomas Rongen Rongen, a former Strikers player, managed the team through the season with a 37% success rate, earning 8 victories in 24 matches.April 2025 Assistant Manager: Emilio Romero Romero continued to serve as the team's assistant manager during this season. Season Results: The Strikers struggled to find consistent form throughout the season. Despite some competitive matches, they ended with one of the lowest points tallies in the league and did not make the postseason. League Standings: The Strikers placed 6th in the 1993 APSL regular season, finishing just above Montreal Impact but well behind league leaders Vancouver 86ers. Background The American Professional Soccer League (APSL) was the top professional soccer league in the United States in 1993. Formed from the merger of the Western Soccer League and the American Soccer League in 1990, the APSL aimed to foster the growth of soccer in the U.S. during a period when professional soccer was still gaining traction domestically. The 1993 season was notable for its ongoing efforts to keep soccer relevant in the lead-up to the 1994 FIFA World Cup, which was to be hosted by the United States. The 1993 season featured a competitive field, with teams like the Vancouver 86ers and the Colorado Foxes dominating the regular season standings. Despite the growth of the sport and increased fan interest, the league still faced challenges, including financial instability and fluctuating attendance figures. The Fort Lauderdale Strikers, managed by Thomas Rongen, finished the season in sixth place, missing the playoffs. Solid performances were key to keeping the team competitive in many matches despite their struggles in defense. However, the team ultimately fell short, with a goal differential that reflected their difficulties in balancing attack and defense. Rankings APSL regular season PlaceTeamGPWLWNWEWSLNLELSGFGAGDPoints 1 Vancouver 86ers 24 15 9 11 2 2 8 0 1 43 35 +8 126 2 Colorado Foxes 24 15 9 12 0 3 6 3 0 40 34 +6 121 3 Tampa Bay Rowdies 24 12 12 10 2 0 10 1 1 53 47 +6 1184 Los Angeles Salsa2412128139034137 +41095 Toronto Blizzard 24101482011123541 -6976 Fort Lauderdale Strikers 2491580111133952 -13947 Montreal Impact24111390211112833 -590 Statistics League Performance Matches Played: 24 Victories: 8 Draws: 4 Losses: 12 Goals For (GF): 39 Goals Against (GA): 52 Goal Difference: -13 Match Results DateAPSL 1993 Season https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1993/stats93.htm 2025-01-02 a-leaguearchive.tripod.com February 23, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223095247/https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1993/stats93.htm dead April 2025OpponentResultGoals ForGoals Against04/04/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesW 3-23212/04/1993Los Angeles SalsaL 2-32318/04/1993Impact de MontréalL 0-10125/04/1993Colorado FoxesL 1-21202/05/1993Vancouver 86ersW 2-02009/05/1993Toronto BlizzardW 4-14116/05/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesL 0-20223/05/1993Los Angeles SalsaW 3-03030/05/1993Impact de MontréalL 1-41406/06/1993Colorado FoxesW 2-12113/06/1993Vancouver 86ersL 1-31320/06/1993Toronto BlizzardL 0-20227/06/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesL 1-21204/07/1993Los Angeles SalsaW 3-13111/07/1993Impact de MontréalD 2-22218/07/1993Colorado FoxesW 1-01025/07/1993Vancouver 86ersL 0-30301/08/1993Toronto BlizzardL 2-32308/08/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesL 0-30315/08/1993Los Angeles SalsaD 1-11122/08/1993Impact de MontréalD 1-11129/08/1993Colorado FoxesL 0-40405/09/1993Vancouver 86ersL 0-50512/09/1993Toronto BlizzardW 2-12119/09/1993Tampa Bay RowdiesD 1-11126/09/1993Los Angeles SalsaW 3-232 Top Performers Top Scorer: Marcelo Carrera - Scored a total of 12 goals throughout the season. Most Assists: Shawn Medved - Provided 8 assists, showcasing strong playmaking abilities. Match Statistics Matches Without Scoring: 2 Matches Without Conceding: 2 Drawn Games: 4 Matches with More than 2.5 Goals: 18 Average Goals Per Match: 1.63 Clean Sheets: 3 (matches where the opponent did not score) Player Statistics NameAPSL 1993 Season https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1993/stats93.htm 2025-01-02 a-leaguearchive.tripod.com February 23, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250223095247/https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/1993/stats93.htm dead PositionGP/GSMinGJeff BettsD3/22130Scott Brennen18/1615410Marcelo CarreraM17/1614772Juan CastilloF18/1615301John ClareD14/1412961Jean DerivoisM1/1430Jefferson DoeF2/0150Zico DoeF23/20189612Troy EdwardsD5/54420Eric EichmannF19/1715865Dennis HamlettD11/109240Alvin JamesM18/1513307Stan LembrykD8/76450Zenon LuzniakD23/2220410Lalo MaradonaM8/76232Andrew McKayD14/1210992Ivan McKinleyF5/54650Shawn MedvedF16/1614850Thomas RongenM1/0210Alex SanchezM20/109892Kenny SantosM20/1919192Patrick TardieuF12/109923Jose UmandaD1/1780 Goalkeeper Statistics NameGP/GSMinGAShoGAAChris Antonopoulos2/1141704.47Juan Castillo1/010000.00Mario Jimenez4/4350300.77Jorge Valenzuela19/1917484222.16 *GP/GS: Games Played / Games Started | Min: Minutes Played | G: Goals Scored | Y/R: Yellow Cards / Red Cards | GA: Goals Allowed (for goalkeepers) | Sho: Shutouts (for goalkeepers) | GAA: Goals Against Average (for goalkeepers) Transfers Players In Jeff Betts (University of Portland) - Arrived on January 1, 1993 Stan Lembryk (Loyola University Maryland) - Arrived on January 1, 1993 Shawn Medved (Colorado Foxes) - Arrived on January 1, 1993 Marcelo Carrera (Power) - Arrived on July 1, 1993 Chris Antonopoulos (Florida International University) - Arrived on May 20, 1993 Players Out Omid Namazi - Transferred to Reading on December 6, 1992 Jeff Betts - Released on June 18, 1993 Neil Covone - Retired on January 1, 1993 Arnie Mausser - Retired on January 1, 1993 References 1993 Fort Lauderdale Strikers Fort Lauderdale Strikers