San Jose Clash
1997 season
OwnerMajor League Soccer
CoachBrian Quinn
StadiumSpartan Stadium
Major League SoccerConference: 5th
Overall: 10th
MLS CupDid not qualify
U.S. Open CupQuarterfinals
California Clásico1st
Top goalscorerRonald Cerritos (12)

The 1997 San Jose Clash season was the second season of the team's existence. San Jose finished the season in fifth place missing the playoffs for the first time. The season also saw head coach Laurie Calloway replaced by Brian Quinn halfway through the season. Controversy surrounded Eric Wynalda and Laurie Calloway. Tayt Ianni, Mac Cozier, Edumundo Rodriguez and Tom Liner were released halfway through the season when Calloway was replaced. Daniel Guzman played in only three games for the Clash before returning to Mexico.

Squad

Current squad

[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
0 GK United States USA Louis Mata
1 GK United States USA Tom Liner
1 GK United States USA Dave Salzwedel
3 DF United States USA John Doyle
4 DF United States USA Curt Onalfo
2 DF United States USA Oscar Draguicevich
29 MF United States USA Alberto Montoya
5 DF Nigeria NGA Michael Emenalo
6 MF Nigeria NGA Ben Iroha
6 DF Brazil BRA Arnold Cruz
7 DF United States USA Dominic Kinnear
8 FW United States USA Jeff Baicher
9 FW United States USA Lawrence Lozzano
10 MF United States USA Christopher Sullivan
11 FW United States USA Eric Wynalda
12 DF United States USA Troy Dayak
No. Pos. Nation Player
13 FW United States USA Shawn Medved
14 FW United States USA Daniel Guzman
14 FW United States USA Esmundo Rodriguez
15 DF Hungary HUN Istvan Urbanyi
16 MF United States USA Steve Rullo
17 DF United States USA Tim Martin
18 MF United States USA Alberto Montoya
19 DF United States USA Tayt Ianni
20 FW El Salvador SLV Ronald Cerritos
20 FW United States USA Mac Cozier
21 MF United States USA Eddie Lewis
22 MF United States USA Ramiro Corrales
23 MF United States USA Chris McDonald
24 GK United States USA David Kramer
25 DF United States USA Jason Annichero
27 MF United States USA Steve Rullo
28 FW United States USA Edmundo Rodriguez

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Matches

March 29, 1997 Kansas City Wizards 2–2
(4–3 SO)		 San Jose Clash Kansas City, Missouri
Johnston 13'
Preki 53'		 Report Wynalda 50', 65' Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Attendance: 10,198
April 5, 1997 Dallas Burn 2–1 San Jose Clash Dallas, Texas
Santel 37'
Elliott 66'		 Report Dayak 57' Stadium: Cotton Bowl
Attendance: 6,195
April 19, 1997 Columbus Crew 1–1
(2–1 SO)		 San Jose Clash Columbus, Ohio
Marino 2' Report Baicher 50' Stadium: Ohio Stadium
Attendance: 18,358
April 26, 1997 D.C. United 2–2
(0–2 SO)		 San Jose Clash Washington, D.C.
Moreno 9'
Díaz Arce 23'		 Report Baicher 67', 78' Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 24,775
May 22, 1997 D.C. United 3–1 San Jose Clash Washington, D.C.
Moreno 8', 87'
Díaz Arce 31'		 Report Wynalda 77' Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12,214
July 18, 1997 Dallas Burn 3–1 San Jose Clash Dallas, Texas
Washington 42', 46', 68' Report Baicher 25' Stadium: Cotton Bowl
Attendance: 7,371
August 9, 1997 San Jose Clash 1–1
(4–3 SO)		 Columbus Crew San Jose, California
Lozzano 70' Report Dooley 45' Stadium: Spartan Stadium
Attendance: 11,799
September 21, 1997 San Jose Clash 2–3 Los Angeles Galaxy San Jose, California
Cerritos 22'
Lewis 68'		 Report Vasquez 71', 76', 80' Stadium: Spartan Stadium
Attendance: 20,117

(SO) = Shootout[2]

U.S. Open Cup

July 27, 1997 Third Round Central Coast Roadrunners 2–5 San Jose Clash
Report Lozzano 26', 81'
Zico 44'
Baicher 75'
Cerritos 83'		 Attendance: 7,112
August 20, 1997 Quarterfinal San Jose Clash 1–2 S.F. Bay Seals
Cerritos 20' Report Attendance: 4,327

Source:[3]

Friendlies

Standings

Pos Team Pld W SOW L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Kansas City Wizards 32 14 7 11 57 51 +6 49 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 Los Angeles Galaxy 32 14 2 16 55 44 +11 44
3 Dallas Burn 32 13 3 16 55 49 +6 42
4 Colorado Rapids 32 12 2 18 50 59 −9 38
5 San Jose Clash 32 9 3 20 55 59 −4 30
Source: MLS
Pos Team Pld W SOW L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 D.C. United (C, S) 32 17 4 11 70 53 +17 55 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
2 Kansas City Wizards 32 14 7 11 57 51 +6 49
3 Tampa Bay Mutiny 32 14 3 15 55 60 −5 45
4 Los Angeles Galaxy 32 14 2 16 55 44 +11 44
5 Dallas Burn 32 13 3 16 55 49 +6 42
6 Columbus Crew 32 12 3 17 42 41 +1 39
7 Colorado Rapids 32 12 2 18 50 59 −9 38 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
8 New England Revolution 32 11 4 17 40 53 −13 37
9 NY/NJ MetroStars 32 11 2 19 43 53 −10 35
10 San Jose Clash 32 9 3 20 55 59 −4 30
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield

References

  1. ↑ http://web.mlsnet.com/players/index.jsp?club=t110%5B%5D
  2. ↑ "The Year in American Soccer, 1996". American Soccer History Archives. Archived from the original on July 13, 2013. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
  3. ↑ "San Jose Earthquakes Game Results". Retrieved April 7, 2014.
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