1978 California Sunshine Roster
American Soccer League (ASL)
Team Record: 15-7-2 - 124 points
Finishing 2nd in the ASL's Western Division
Coach: Derek Lawther (15-7-2)
Location: Fountain Valley, California
1978 California Sunshine StatisticsTeam Record: 15-7-2 - 124 points
Finishing 2nd in the ASL's Western Division
Coach: Derek Lawther (15-7-2)
Location: Fountain Valley, California
The California Sunshine of the American Soccer League ended the 1978 season with a record of 15 wins and 7 losses and 2 ties for 124 points finishing second in the ASL's Western Division.
The Sunshine led the circuit with just 27 goals allowed. California chalked up 55 goals. Andy Chapman scored 12 goals for the team, while Tony Douglas, Poli Garcia and John Lowey each netted five or more, too. Poli Garcia and Tony Douglas each recorded 7 assists. Tom Reynolds recorded a 0.48 goals against average, pacing goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Derek Lawther coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Cano | G | September 13, 1954 | 6'2" | 170 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Andy Chapman | F | September 18, 1959 | 5'10" | 160 | London, England |
| Malcolm Darling | F | July 4, 1947 | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Tony Douglas | M,F | August 16, 1952 | 5'9" | 160 | Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Dave Fretwell | M | February 18, 1952 | 5'9" | 150 | Bradford, England |
| Poli Garcia | F,M | January 8, 1958 | 5'7" | 167 | San Diego, California |
| Dee Harding | F,D | October 26, 1953 | 5'8" | 155 | Provo, UT |
| Jack Howarth | F | February 27, 1945 | 6'0" | 185 | Crook, England |
| Alan Kelley | M,D | December 24, 1952 | 5'11" | 165 | Bootle, England |
| Steve Klassen | D | March 4, 1954 | 5'10" | 165 | Rochester, NY |
| John Lowey | F | March 7, 1958 | 6'0" | 170 | Manchester, England |
| John Lythgoe | G | 5'7" | 150 | ||
| Ramon Moraldo | D | July 18, 1951 | 6'1" | 165 | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Alan Paterson | G | March 25, 1954 | 5'11" | 154 | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Jack Rainwater | D | February 15, 1958 | 5'9" | 160 | Newport Beach, CA |
| Paul Renkert | F | February 7, 1957 | 5'6" | 135 | Seattle, WA |
| Tom Reynolds | G | September 6, 1955 | 5'11" | 180 | Alameda, CA |
| Alberto Robiatti | F | January 29, 1955 | 5'9" | 150 | Rosario, Argentina |
| Mick Taylor | M | September 27, 1950 | 5'9" | 160 | Preston, England |
| Don Tobin | M,F | November 1, 1955 | 5'8" | 150 | Liverpool, England |
| Dean Wurzberger | D | April 12, 1953 | 6'1" | 170 | Baltimore, MD |
