The Connecticut Yankees were a soccer team based in Hartford, Connecticut and played their home matches at Dillon Stadium. They played in the American Soccer League for seven seasons, from 1972 to 1978, when they folded. The team was established in 1972 as the Northeast United. They changed their name to the Connecticut Wildcats in 1973, and adopted the name Connecticut Yankees after the 1974 season. During their run they advanced to the playoffs once, in 1977, and were knocked out in the first round.

Year-by-year

Honors

Rookie of the Year * 1975: Roberto Taylor

Coaches

* Bobby Kratzor * Rene Koremans

References

Defunct soccer clubs in Connecticut Soccer clubs in Connecticut American Soccer League (1933–1983) teams 1972 establishments in Connecticut 1978 disestablishments in Connecticut Association football clubs disestablished in 1978 Association football clubs established in 1972 {{Connecticut-footyclub-stub