| Clubname | Cincinnati Comets |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 (age 54) |
| Dissolved | 1975 (age 51) |
| Stadium | Nippert Stadium |
| League | American Soccer League |
The Cincinnati Comets was an American soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that was a member of the American Soccer League. The Comets won the ASL in 1972, led by 16-year-old Costa Rican-American midfielder Ringo Cantillo who won Most Valuable Player that year. At the time Cantillo was a high school student at McNicholas High School and living with head coach Nick Capurro.[1] Cantillo went on to win MVP three more times in the ASL. The following year in 1973 the Comets advanced to the championship again ultimately losing to the New York Apollo.
Coaches
- Nick Capurro (1972–73)
Stadiums
- 1972: St. Xavier High School
- 1973: Nippert Stadium (playoff game against Cleveland played at St. Xavier High School)
- 1974–75: Trechter Stadium, Cincinnati Technical College, now Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2 | ASL | 1st, Midwestern | Champion | Did not enter |
| 1973 | 2 | ASL | 1st, Midwest | Final | Did not enter |
| 1974 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Midwest | Playoffs | Did not enter |
| 1975 | 2 | ASL | 2nd, Midwest | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
Honors
League Championship
- Winner (1): 1972
- Runner Up (1): 1973
League MVP
- 1972: Ringo Cantillo
- 1974: Ringo Cantillo
Leading Scorer
- 1973: Eddy Roberts
Leading Goalkeeper
- 1973: Antion Cruz
Coach of the Year
- 1972: Nick Capurro
References
- ^ "Vault: Cincy won pro soccer championship in 1972". 11 October 2018.