Once Upon a Time in Florida: Miami Fusion

The Miami Fusion was a professional soccer team based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They played in Major League Soccer (MLS) for four seasons, from 1998 to 2001. Announced in 1997 as one of the league's first two expansion teams, their best season was 2001, when they won the Supporters' Shield with the best regular season finish. In 2002, after four years of lackluster ticket sales and revenues, MLS contracted the Fusion along with its other Florida-based team, the Tampa Bay Mutiny. The Fusion played their home games at Lockhart Stadium.

Honors

MLS Supporters' Shield Winners: 2001
MLS Eastern Conference Winners: 2001 (Regular Season)
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Runners-up: 2000

Awards:

Most Valuable Player: Alex Pineda Chacon (2001)

Fair Play Award: Alex Pineda Chacon (2001)

Rookie of the Year: Jay Heaps (2001)

Records

Matches: 122
Wins: 56
Losses: 56
Draws: 10
Goals Scored: 199
Conceded Goals: 219

Team records

Games: Pablo Mastroeni and Diego Serna (100)

Goals: Diego Serna (52)

Assists: Diego Serna (36)

Clean Sheets: Jeff Cassar and Nick Rimando (7)

Attendance Average:

1998: 10,284
1999: 8.689
2000: 7,460
2001: 11,177

Attendance Average: 9.403


First Game: D.C.United 2-0 Miami Fusion (03/15/1998)
First MLS Goal: Jerry Tamashiro

Head Coaches: 

Carlos Córdoba (1998)
Ivo Wortmann (1998–00)
Ray Hudson (2000–01)


All-time Miami Fusion roster

NASL Shutouts Leaders

NASL Shutouts Leaders

Alan Mayer | 51 shutouts, 914 saves.
Ken Cooper | 49 shutouts, 917 saves.
Paul Hammond | 40 shutouts, 777 saves.
Mike Hewitt | 38 shutouts, 883 saves.
Tony Chursky | 37 shutouts, 527 saves.
Zeljko Bilecki | 37 shutouts, 633 saves.
Bob Rigby | 36 shutouts, 1,341 saves.
Tino Lettieri | 36 shutouts, 523 saves.
Arnie Mausser | 35 shutouts, 1364 saves.
Volkmar Gross | 33 shutouts, 627 saves.
Phil Parkes | 32 shutouts, 596 saves.
Winston DuBose | 31 shutouts, 559 saves.
Hubert Birkenmeier | 30 shutouts, 881 saves.

Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/naslisfifty/


https://www.statscrew.com/

List of one-club men in American Soccer.

A one-club man is a sportsman who has played his entire professional career with only one club.


Outdoor Players

Atlanta Silverbacks: Shane Moroney (2011-2013), Jose Parada (2011), 

Ajax: Eddy Hamel (1922–1930).

Charleston Battery: Michael Anhaeuser (1994–1998), Mike Richardson (2007–2008), Shawn Ferguson (2013-2016), Sean Flatley (2011-2012), Armando Romero (2006-2007), Pablo Webster (2001), Keith Wiggans (2005-2011).

Charlotte Eagles: Daniel Harvey (2005-2008,2010).

Chicago Fire: Logan Pause (2003–2014), Hunter Jumper (2012-2014), Jason Pelletier (2008-2014).

Chicago Sting: Mark Simanton (1980-1987).

Columbus Crew: Brian Maisonneuve (1996–2004), Jake Traeger (2006).

Dayton Dutch Lions: Eric Kissinger (2010-2015).

D.C. United: Joshua Gros(2004-2007), Kevin Ara (2004).

El Paso Patriots: Dave Stewart (1993–1998)

Fort Lauderdale Strikers: Neil Covone (1991–1992).

Hannover 96: Steve Cherundolo (1999–2014).

Harrisburg City Islanders/Penn FC: Steve Fisher (2004-2010), Garret Pettis (2012, 2014-2016), Geoff Bloes (2008-2011), Dustin Bixler (2005-2012), Tom Brandt (2012-2019), Jason Herrick (2011), Chris Hill (2016-2019), John Lapore (2005-2006).


LA Galaxy: Guillermo Gonzalez (2003-2006), Mike Caso (2003-2006).

Los Angeles Heat: Eric Biefeld.

Minnesota Thunder: Gerard Lagos (1991–2001, Matt Holmes (1991–1998), John Swallen (1990–2001), John Coughlin (1991–2002).

New England Revolution: Chris Tierney (2008–2018), Marshall Leonard (2002-2007).

New York/New Jersey MetroStars/New York Red Bulls: Seth Stammler (2004–2010), Nidal Baba (1996), Jacob LeBlanc (2003), Chris Unger (1996).

North Jersey Imperials: Pedro Lopes (1996-1997)

Philadelphia Atoms: Chris Bahr (1975).

Pittsburgh Riverhounds: Michael Green (2012-2017), Nathan Salsi (2004-2006, 2008-2010)

Richmond Kickers: Paul Lekics (1997-2004)

San Jose Earthquakes: Chris Roner (2002-2004).

St. Louis Simpkins-Ford: Frank Borghi, Charlie Colombo.

Seattle Sounders FC: Zach Scott (2002–2016).

Indoor Players

Harrisburg Heat: Mark Pulisic (1991–1999).

Memphis Americans: Steve Doerr (1981–1984).

Milwaukee Wave: Jimmy Banks (1987–1993).

San Diego Sockers: Kevin Crow (1983–1996).