Raleigh Express
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The Raleigh Express was a soccer club that competed in the United Soccer Leagues from 1993 to 2000. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the club started as the Raleigh Flyers in the USISL before moving to the A-League in 1997. In 1999, the club was renamed the Express, and in 2000, became the Raleigh Capital Express.
The Express were the inaugural winners of the Southern Derby competition, and shortly thereafter folded.[1]
Year-by-year
[edit]| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | N/A | USISL | 3rd, Atlantic | Divisional Semifinals | Did not enter |
| 1994 | 3 | USISL | 4th, Atlantic | Divisional Semifinals | Did not enter |
| 1995 | 3 | USISL Pro League | 3rd, Atlantic | Divisional Finals | Did not qualify |
| 1996 | 3 | USISL Select League | 5th, South Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 1997 | 2 | USISL A-League | 5th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 1998 | 2 | USISL A-League | 7th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 1999 | 2 | USL A-League | 7th, Atlantic | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2000 | 2 | USL A-League | 5th, Atlantic | Conference Quarterfinals | Did not qualify |
Players
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Candon, Tim (June 20, 2007). "Southern derby is a gift from the fans". The News & Observer. p. B1, B2 – via Newspapers.com.
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