The Toronto Rockets were a professional

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team based in

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, Canada that competed in the

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during the 1994 season, with their home stadium at

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History

After the 1993 APSL season, the

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folded and were replaced by the

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, who had played in the

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. This edition of the Rockets's roster was a combination of the 1993

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and

, with players coming from both squads. The Rockets finished in last place with a 5-15 record, as well as the worst attendance in the league, drawing in fewer than 1500 fans per match. The club had planned to return for the 1995 season, but withdrew only days before the start of the 1995 season, due to a financial dispute with the league's front office.

Squad members

Coaches

* Peter Felicetti (until August 5) * Hector Marinaro, Sr. (after August 5) * David Gee (February–May, 1995)

Season

References

External links

Team photograph
{{American Professional Soccer League seasons Association football clubs established in 1994 Association football clubs disestablished in 1994 Defunct soccer clubs in Canada

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