The Seattle SeaDogs are a defunct

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team that played in the

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(CISL) from 1995 to 1997. They won the last CISL championship in 1997.

History

In 1995, the

(CISL) awarded an expansion franchise to the Ackerley Group. The team, based in Seattle, was named the SeaDogs. The SeaDogs’ first two seasons were miserable, ending with losing records and missing the playoffs. However, in 1997, the SeaDogs ran to a 21–7 regular season record and won the league championship. Following the 1997 season, the CISL folded. Several teams moved to other indoor soccer leagues, but the SeaDogs elected to remain independent as its ownership explored various options. During this period, head coach Fernando Clavijo resigned to become head coach of the

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of the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL).

Arena

In 1995, the SeaDogs held their home games in the Seattle Center Arena (now known as Mercer Arena). In 1996 the SeaDogs moved into the rebuilt

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, rechristened

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, which was a short distance away on the grounds of the

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Coach

* Fernando Clavijo 1995–1997

Year-by-year

Honors

CISL Championship * 1997 Goalkeeper of the Year * 1997 Juan De La O Coach of the Year * 1997 Fernando Clavijo Championship Series MVP * 1997 Juan De La O All Star Game MVP * 1997

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Notable players

* Ralph Black *

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* {{flagicon, United States of America Rick Blubaugh

External links

SeaDogs fan site
Defunct indoor soccer clubs in the United States Soccer clubs in Seattle Continental Indoor Soccer League teams 1995 establishments in Washington (state) 1997 disestablishments in Washington (state) Association football clubs established in 1995 Association football clubs disestablished in 1997