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. The team had an extended history of financial problems which led to massive player turnover. The club was legendary for developing the sport in Connecticut.
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 YearDivisionLeagueReg. seasonPlayoffsU.S. Open CupNor'East United19722ASL3rd, NorthernDid not qualifyDid not enterConnecticut Wildcats19732ASL2nd, NortheastDid not qualifyDid not enter19742ASL4th, EastDid not qualifyDid not enterConnecticut Yankees19752ASL3rd, NorthDid not qualifyDid not enter19762ASL5th, EastDid not qualifyDid not enter19772ASL4th, East1st RoundDid not enter19782ASL6th, EasternDid not qualifyDid not enter
Honors Rookie of the Year 1975: Roberto Taylor
Coaches Bobby Kratzor Rene Koremans
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