The Chicago Cats was an American

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club based in

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that was a member of the American Soccer League. They played their home games at Hanson Stadium in Chicago's

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community.

Year-by-year

Note: The 1976 Chicago Cats were declared by ASL commissioner

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to have forfeited an unplayed, season-ending match against Cleveland. The forfeit leveled the two teams with 80 points. At the same time Commissioner Cousy controversially gave the final playoff spot to Cleveland, even though Chicago held the first two tiebreakers; wins and goal-differential.

Coaches

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(1976)

References

External links

The Year in American Soccer - 1975
Soccer clubs in Chicago Defunct soccer clubs in Illinois American Soccer League (1933–1983) teams 1975 establishments in Illinois 1976 disestablishments in Illinois Association football clubs established in 1975 Association football clubs disestablished in 1976 {{Illinois-footyclub-stub