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Buffalo Blazers was a soccer team in Buffalo, New York. They competed in the National Soccer League[1] from 1976-1978, 1980.[2][3] They were one of only four American teams (Detroit Besa, Detroit Canadians, and Detroit Vardar) to have competed in the National Soccer League which was based in Canada.

Full nameBuffalo Blazers
Founded1976
StadiumWar Memorial Stadium
Buffalo, New York
Lackwanna Stadium
Lackawanna, New York
LeagueNational Soccer League

History


The Blazers joined the NSL for the 1976 season and became the first representative from Buffalo to compete in the league.[4][5] The team ownership initially applied for a franchise in the North American Soccer League, but the Upstate New York territorial rights were held by the Rochester Lancers.[6] Buffalo's first home venue was at Lackwanna Stadium in Lackawanna, New York.[7] The Blazers in 1977 played their games at War Memorial Stadium, and secured promotion to the NSL First Division.[8][7] In July 1978, the team moved their home venue to Hyde Park Stadium in Niagara Falls, New York to increase their attendance numbers.[9][10]

In 1979, the Blazers played as an amateur soccer team with Stephen Mechtler serving as the head coach.[11] In 1980, after a one-year hiatus in 1980, the Blazers continued competition in the National Soccer League.[12] The Blazers hired Carlo Del Monte as their head coach who previously managed Hamilton Italo-Canadians.[13][14] Del Monte assembled a roster that consisted of many former Hamilton players.[15][16] The acquisitions proved initially successful as Buffalo produced an undefeated streak of eight matches.[17] They're on field performance would later produce mediocre results due to internal strife within the organization.[17] The club managed to secure the final postseason berth, but the league executive denied participation in the playoffs due to their financial and player issues.[18]

In 1981, the club ceased operations, and were replaced by Detroit Besa.[19]


Head Coach history



Seasons


Season League Teams Record Rank Playoffs Ref
1976 National Soccer League (Second Division) 8 9–2–10 4th – [21]
1977 10 12–3–3 3rd – [21]
1978 National Soccer League (First Division) 11 3–3–14 11th – [21]
1980 National Soccer League 12 8–2–12 8th – [21]

References


  1. "1977-1980 Buffalo Blazers • Fun While It Lasted". Fun While It Lasted. 2013-09-19. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  2. "The Canadian National Soccer League". The Canadian National Soccer League. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  3. "Windsor Stars blank Hamilton for successful debut in division". The Globe and Mail. May 3, 1976. p. S4.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "Tigers blanked by Hamilton". Ottawa Journal. May 10, 1976. p. 20.
  5. Waring, Ed (December 8, 1975). "Meeting recommends NSL commissioner". The Globe and Mail. p. S8.
  6. Byrnes, Kevin (January 30, 1978). "Business Scope Advertising". Buffalo Courier-Express. p. 34.
  7. Billoni, Mike (April 23, 1978). "Buscarino Named Blazers' Coach". Buffalo Courier-Express. p. 47.
  8. Munich, John (March 1, 1979). "Let's Talk Sport". Newspapers.com. Sun and the Erie County Independent. p. 12. Retrieved 2021-01-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "Blazers Set Talks With Falls Brass". Buffalo Courier-Express. June 11, 1978. p. 279.
  10. "Red tape idles Stars". Windsor Star. July 17, 1978. p. 30.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "Blazers Play As Amateurs". Buffalo Courier-Express. May 1, 1979. p. 26.
  12. "Return Chartered for Blazers". Buffalo Courier-Express. October 5, 1979. p. 38.
  13. "1981 Hamilton Steelers - Team of Distinction". Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  14. "Blazers Ink DelMonte". Buffalo Courier-Express. April 1, 1980. p. 55.
  15. "Sudbury Cyclones lose as Albuquerque scores". Sudbury Star. May 12, 1980. p. 13.
  16. "Cyclones hit road in weekend action". Sudbury Star. May 17, 1980. p. 13.
  17. Falldien, Jack (August 18, 1980). "Cyclones blank Buffalo squad". Sudbury Star. p. 9.
  18. "Playoff chances good after Cyclones win". Sudbury Star. September 8, 1980. p. 13.
  19. Labow, Jeffrey (May 6, 1981). "Canadian flavor for new look NSL". The Globe and Mail. p. S4.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. Billoni, Mike (April 23, 1978). "Buscarino Named Blazers' Coach". Buffalo Courier-Express. p. 47.
  21. "Buffalo Blazers | SoccerStats.us". soccerstats.us. Retrieved 2021-08-14.


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