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1996 San Jose Clash season
The 1996 San Jose Clash season was, including previous iterations of the franchise, the sixteenth season of the team's existence, their first season in MLS, their first season in the top division of American soccer since 1984. The team won the inaugural MLS game against D.C. United.
| 1996 season |
|---|
| Major League Soccer |
| Laurie Calloway |
| Spartan Stadium |
| Conference: 4thOverall: 7th |
| Conference Semifinals |
| Did not qualify |
| Paul Bravo (13) |
| 31,728(May 12 vs. Los Angeles) |
| 10,299(May 29 vs. Kansas City) |
| 17,231 |
The 1996 San Jose Clash season was, including previous iterations of the franchise, the sixteenth season of the team's existence, their first season in MLS, their first season in the top division of American soccer since 1984. The team won the inaugural MLS game against D.C. United.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player | No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | USA | Tom Liner | ||||
| 1 | GK | USA | Dave Salzwedel | ||||
| 3 | DF | USA | John Doyle | ||||
| 4 | DF | COL | Rafael Amaya | ||||
| 5 | DF | USA | Oscar Draguicevich | ||||
| 5 | DF | NGA | Michael Emenalo | ||||
| 6 | MF | NGA | Ben Iroha | ||||
| 7 | MF | MEX | Missael Espinoza | ||||
| 8 | FW | USA | Jeff Baicher | ||||
| 9 | MF | USA | Paul Bravo | ||||
| 11 | FW | USA | Eric Wynalda | ||||
| 12 | DF | USA | Troy Dayak | ||||
| 14 | MF | USA | Paul Holocher | ||||
| 15 | FW | CHI | Victor Mella | ||||
| 15 | MF | JAM | Altimont Butler | ||||
| 17 | DF | USA | Tim Martin | ||||
| 18 | FW | USA | Ryshiem Henderson | ||||
| 19 | DF | USA | Tayt Ianni | ||||
| 21 | MF | USA | Eddie Lewis | ||||
| 22 | MF | USA | Ramiro Corrales | ||||
| 23 | MF | GUA | Jorge Rodas | ||||
| 24 | MF | USA | Henry Gutierrez |
| Pos | Teamvte | Pld | W | SOW | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 61 | 63 | −2 | 41 | |
| 6 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 45 | 47 | −2 | 39 | |
| 7 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 39 | |
| 8 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 59 | 60 | −1 | 37 | |
| 9 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 43 | 56 | −13 | 33 |
(SO) = Shootout
Source:
| External videos |
|---|
| San Jose Clash vs D.C. United First-Ever MLS Match on YouTube |
- San Jose Earthquakes season stats | sjearthquakes.com
- San Jose Earthquakes Game Results | Soccerstats.us
- San Jose Earthquakes 100 Greatest Goals 1996 | Youtube
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