The Southwest Florida Manatees were an American soccer team that played in Cape Coral, Florida.
In the 1997 season they played in the United States Interregional Soccer League Premier Development Soccer League. In the 1998 season, they played in the USISL D-3 Pro League. The roster included a diverse group of players ranging from international players and local talent. A portion of their roster included local college standout players such as: Randy Irick (Fwd), Neal Wolfrath (Def), Ryan Hyypio (Def), and Jaymi Bailey (Mid).
In 1998, the Southwest Florida Manatees were an affiliate for the Tampa Bay Mutiny of Major League Soccer.
The team folded after the 1998 USISL D-3 Pro League season.
Year-by-year YearDivisionLeagueReg. seasonGame PlayedWLPKWPKLGFGAGDPtsPlayoffsOpen Cup1997"4"USISL PDSL5th, Southeast1601600974 -650Did not qualifyDid not qualify19983USISL D-3 Pro League3rd, Southeast18810013457 -2324Lost Division Semifinals (Orlando Nighthawks 6–2)Did not qualify
Source: RSSSF
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