The Los Angeles Heat was an American professional

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team. The Heat joined the

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in 1986, then the

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in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer League. The club played in

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at West High School until their final season in 1990. The club folded in early 1991 following a season of low attendance and the lack of a suitable stadium after an announced move to Orange County. The Heat had accumulated $30,000 in unpaid bills and were one of several APSL teams to fold.

Ownership and staff

* John Ajemain - President / Co-Owner (1990–91) * Roland Martin - Co-Owner / Founder (1986–91) * Lionel Conway - Co-Owner (1990–91) * Eugene Schiappa - Co-Owner / Founder (1986–91) * Dave Graefe - Co-Owner / Founder (1986–91) * Mike Hogue - General Manager (1986–89) *

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- General Manager (1990–91) * Jill Fracisco - General Manager (1989–90) * Bobby Bruch - Community Services Director * Dawn Smith - Public Relations Director

Coaching staff

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(1986) * Marine Cano (1987–88) * Bobby Sibbald (1989–90) Head Coach * John Britton - Player/Assistant Coach (1986-1988, 1990). Head Coach (1988-1989) *

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- Player/Assistant Coach (1989)

Year-by-year

References

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