The 1971 season was the Atlanta Chiefs' 4th season in the North American Soccer League. This season saw the team end win the Southern Division and played in the NASL Final 1971 as runners-up through a season that lasted from April 17 to September 19, 1971.
Overview Due to poor attendance in the previous season at Tara Stadium, the Chiefs moved back to the Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium for this season. This resulted in the club achieving a similar success to the 1969 season in reaching the NASL Final 1971. However, they would again lose to their opponents, this time being the Dallas Tornado.
Squad Source:
Competitions W = Wins, L = Losses, T= Ties, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, PT= point system
6 points for a win, 3 points for a tie, 0 points for a loss, 1 point for each goal scored up to three per game. -Premiers (most points). -Other playoff teams.
Northern DivisionWLTGFGAPTRochester Lancers13 5 64831141New York Cosmos 9 1055155117Toronto Metros 5 1093247 89Montreal Olympique 4 1552959 65
Southern DivisionWLTGFGAPTAtlanta Chiefs12 7 53529120Dallas Tornado10 6 83824119Washington Darts 86 103634111St. Louis Stars 6 1353747 86
North American Soccer League Match reports
NASL Final
Friendlies
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