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Lehigh Valley Steam was a soccer club that competed in the A-League in 1999. Based in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, the club has problems securing a home stadium and folded after a single season. The club featured future U.S. national team player Kerry Zavagnin and was coached by Daryl Shore.
The team name was decided through a "Name the Soccer Team Contest", with eight different contestants submitting "Lehigh Valley Steam" or slight variants for the name.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | USL A-League | 5th, Northeast | Round of 16 | Did not qualify |
References
- Long, Ernie (October 8, 1998). "SOCCER TEAM GETS ITS NAME * THE LEHIGH VALLEY STEAM ENTERS THE A-LEAGUE IN '99". Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. ProQuest 392820037. Retrieved June 2, 2024 – via ProQuest.
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