The Chicago Power were an

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club based in

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that competed in the

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and National Professional Soccer League. After the 1995–96 season, the team was sold to

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, moved and became the Edmonton Drillers.

Year-by-year

Outdoor play

Although the Power was primarily known only as an

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team, in the summer of 1992 they formed a full outdoor squad. Home matches were played at St. Charles High School's Norris Stadium and at Hanson Stadium on the Northwest Side. In addition to several exhibition matches they participated in the

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alongside five APSL and two

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clubs. Chicago also took part in another international series dubbed ''Copa Chicago '92'' which included

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and

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and the APSL's

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. They finished last in both competitions. In eight outdoor matches that year the Power won only once, lost five times, while drawing twice. In 1993 several other APSL clubs joined them in summer outdoor play.

1992 Outdoor results

Notable players

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Media coverage

The Chicago Power appeared locally, on

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. Howard Balson and Kenny Stern were the primary broadcast team in Chicago.

References

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