Nevada Wonders were an American

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team, founded in 2003. The team was a member of the

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(USL)

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(PDL), the fourth tier of the

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, until 2005, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated. They played their home games in the stadium on the grounds of Carson High School in

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. The team's colors were white, silver and blue.

History

The Nevada Wonders were founded in 2003 to compete in the

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(PDL), considered the fourth tier of the

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group, led by Randy Roser, were awarded the franchise in December 2002 to begin play in the following season, coinciding with the recent transition of former tier three USL D-3 Pro League team, Northern Nevada Aces, voluntarily becoming an amateur team and joining the newly founded Men's Premier Soccer League in 2003. The new franchise was awarded after the Aces vacated their territorial rights in the USL. The Wonders would be coached by the former Aces coach, Paul Aigbogun, and lastly would play their home games out of Carson High School. The team was affiliated with Bury F.C., a professional club in England, through Aigbogun's connections. Their inaugural season in 2003 included matches against USL Pro Select League teams and included several players from England as well as collegiate recruits. The Wonders played for three years in the PDL's Southwest Division. The franchise was sold in October 2005 to Tom Simpson, who transferred the rights to the San Francisco area to revive the San Francisco Seals.

Year-by-year

Coaches

* Paul Aigbogun (2003–2005) * Ben Callon (2005)

Stadia

* Stadium at Carson High School,

2003–05

References

{{Nevada Sports Soccer clubs in Nevada Defunct Premier Development League teams 2003 establishments in Nevada 2005 disestablishments in Nevada