The Boca Raton Sabres were a soccer club based in Boca Raton, Florida, that competed in the USISL.

Boca Raton Sabres
Founded1992
Dissolved1994
LeagueUSISL

The Sabres played their first season in 1992.[1] The team made its home debut on May 6, 1992, defeating the Montreal Supra of the Canadian Soccer League 2–1 in an exhibition match.[2] In their maiden season, coach Gerry Queen guided the team to a playoff appearance.[3][4] Despite struggling with injuries in 1993,[5] the Sabres reached the Division finals, where they lost to the Atlanta Lasers.[6] In 1994, Rafiq Hassan took over as manager.[7]

Year-by-year

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Year Division League Reg. season Playoffs Open Cup
1992 N/A USISL 2nd, Southeast Round 2 Did not enter
1993 N/A USISL 5th, Southeast Divisional Finals Did not enter
1994 3 USISL 5th, Southeast Did not qualify Did not enter

References

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  1. Battista, Judy (June 14, 1992). "New soccer league lets adults play, too". The Miami Herald. p. 8 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. Mewhirther, Rick (May 7, 1992). "Late goals lead Sabres in exhibition". Boca Raton News. p. 2C via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. "Sabres open USISL playoffs at home". Boca Raton News. August 7, 1992. p. 2B via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. Mannix, Vin (June 5, 1993). "White's score leads Sabres in key win". Boca Raton News. p. 2B via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. "Sabres play for playoffs, area pride". Boca Raton News. July 9, 1993. p. 2B via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  6. "Sabres out of playoffs". Boca Raton News. August 10, 1993. p. 2C via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  7. Sorensen, Ken (April 8, 1994). "Get it in the goal!". Boca Raton News. p. 3C via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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