The Utah Golden Spikers was an American

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club based in

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that was a member of the American Soccer League. The team became the Utah Pioneers, a new franchise with new owners, during the latter stages of their only season, after the Golden Spikers were ousted from the league for nonpayment of their financial obligations. They were coached by former Olympiakos of Greece player, Nick Kambolis.

Year-by-year

After challenging the eventual ASL champion Los Angeles Skyhawks for the Western Division title through most of the 1976 season, Utah faded late and finished 3rd. They lost in the playoff quarterfinals to the Tacoma Tides by a score of 2–1.

1976 Roster

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* Tony Douglas (1976) 17 Apps 7 Goals * Peter Thomas (1976) 20 Apps * Terry Weekes George Kossmann Defender (1976) Cres McTavish

References

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