Santa Cruz Surf
| Founded | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1994 |
| Stadium | Carl Connelly Stadium Aptos, California |
| League | United States Interregional Soccer League |
The Santa Cruz Surf was an American soccer team based in Santa Cruz, California that played in the USISL. They played their home games at Carl Connelly Stadium on the campus of Cabrillo College.
History
The Santa Cruz Surf was announced in January 1993 as members of the USISL Pacific Coast Division, with Kevin Milliken as the team owner.[1] The team's head coach, Mark Tomlin, resigned with two games left in its inaugural season, causing Milliken to step in as interim coach.[2] On June 13, 1994, the Surf hosted the Russia national football team in an exhibition.[3] Jeremy Perez scored the lone goal for the home side in an 8–1 loss with an estimated 2,500 people in attendance, which was believed the be the largest soccer crowd in Santa Cruz County history at the time.[3]
Year-by-year record
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | N/A | USISL | 6th, Pacific | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
| 1994 | 3 | USISL | 9th, Pacific | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
References
- ^ Raven, Mike (January 24, 1993). "Pro soccer coming to town". Santa Cruz Sentinel. p. 20. Retrieved May 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Coach leaves Surf, cites broken promises". Santa Cruz Sentinel. July 29, 1993. p. 12. Retrieved May 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Mendoza, Martha (June 14, 1994). "Soccer fans flock to World Cup exhibition game". Santa Cruz Sentinel. p. 15. Retrieved May 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.