The New York Express was a

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team based out of

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that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League. They played only part of the 1986–87 MISL season before folding during the league's midseason All-Star Break. Their home arena was

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. They were owned by Stan Henry. The Express were an expansion franchise for the 1986–87 season, owned in part by

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goalie

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, who saw limited action for the team. The Express also featured former Cosmos star and U.S. National Team player

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and

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Star

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. A 0–10 start cost initial coach

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his job on December 23, 1986.Leptich, John. "Era Ends In Style For Sting," ''Chicago Tribune'', Wednesday, December 24, 1986.
/ref> The team managed only a 3–23 record and folded at the All-Star Break due to financial problems. The Express were the fourth and final attempt by the MISL to establish itself in the New York market, after previously failing with the New York Arrows (1978–1984), who also played at Nassau Coliseum, the New Jersey Rockets (1981–1982), and the post-NASL

, (1984–1985).

Former coaches

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N.Y. Express Games were broadcast on WBAU radio. Play-by-play highlights. New York Express, Defunct indoor soccer clubs in the United States Sports in Long Island

Express Express or EXPRESS may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * '' Express: Aisle to Glory'', a 1998 comedy short film featuring Kal Penn * '' The Express: The Ernie Davis Story'', a 2008 film starring Dennis Quaid Music * ''Express'' ...

Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–1992) teams