Chicago Mustangs (2012–)
Chicago Mustangs may refer to either of two professional soccer teams: *Chicago Mustangs (1967–68), in the United Soccer Association and North American Soccer League from 1967 to 1968 *Chicago Mustangs (2012–) Chicago Mustangs may refer to either of two professional soccer teams: * Chicago Mustangs (1967–68), in the United Soccer Association and North American Soccer League from 1967 to 1968 * Chicago Mustangs (2012–), a Major Arena Soccer League ...

Chicago Mustangs (1967–68)
The Chicago Mustangs were an American professional soccer team based out of Chicago, Illinois, and were a charter member of the United Soccer Association (USA) in 1967. When the USA and rival National Professional Soccer League (NPSL) merged in 1968 to form the North American Soccer League (NASL), the team moved to the new league. The Mustangs played its home matches at Comiskey Park. The team folded at the conclusion of the 1968 NASL season. History In 1966 several groups of entrepreneurs were exploring the idea of forming a professional soccer league in United States. One of these groups, United Soccer Association (USA) led by Jack Kent Cooke, selected 12 cities for team locations and Arthur Allyn Jr., co-owner with his brother of the Chicago White Sox, was awarded the Chicago franchise. Stu Holcomb, athletic director at Northwestern University, was hired to act as the teams general manager. The USA originally planned to start play in the spring of 1968; however the riv ...
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