1980-81 Wichita Wings Roster
Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Team Record: 23-17
in the MISL's Western Division
Postseason: 2-2
Lost Semifinal
Coach: Roy Turner (23-17)
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Attendance: 116,495, Avg. 5,295 in 22 home dates
1980-81 Wichita Wings StatisticsTeam Record: 23-17
in the MISL's Western Division
Postseason: 2-2
Lost Semifinal
Coach: Roy Turner (23-17)
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Attendance: 116,495, Avg. 5,295 in 22 home dates
The Wichita Wings of the Major Indoor Soccer League ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 23 wins and 17 losses in the MISL's Western Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-2.
The Wings netted 228 goals and allowed 181. Andy Chapman scored 29 goals for Wichita, while Helmut Dudek, Norman Piper, Kevin Kewley, Jim Ryan, Steve Earle and Kim Roentved each contributed fifteen or more, too. Jorgen Kristensen recorded 52 assists. Mike Dowler topped the squad with 16 wins and a team-best 4.12 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Roy Turner coached the team. The 1980-81 Wichita Wings lost in the Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Chapman | F | September 18, 1959 | 5'10" | 160 | London, England |
| Mike Custer | F | August 18, 1956 | 5'6" | 150 | Overland Park, KS |
| Mike Dowler | G | October 12, 1957 | 5'9" | 160 | Cardiff, Wales |
| Helmut Dudek | D | December 14, 1957 | 5'11" | 165 | Bytorn, Poland |
| Steve Earle | F | November 1, 1945 | 5'9" | 165 | Felthim, England |
| Keith Gehling | D | January 24, 1956 | 6'1" | 175 | St. Louis, MO |
| Brad Higgs | G | March 30, 1959 | 5'10" | 160 | Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada |
| Mike Hobgood | F | January 28, 1960 | 5'7" | 140 | Lubbock, TX |
| Joe Howarth | D | November 16, 1949 | 5'8" | 140 | London, England |
| Kevin Kewley | D,M | March 2, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | Liverpool, England |
| Jorgen Kristensen | M,F,F/M | December 12, 1946 | 5'8" | 145 | Hedehusene, Denmark |
| George Ley | D | April 7, 1946 | 5'10" | 175 | Exminster, England |
| Hank Liotart | M,F,D | November 15, 1943 | 5'11" | 175 | Baarn, Holland |
| Norman Piper | F,M | January 8, 1948 | 5'6" | 152 | North Tawton, England |
| Mike Powers | M,D | December 22, 1957 | 5'10" | 165 | St. Louis, MO |
| Kim Roentved | D,M | May 9, 1960 | 5'11" | 175 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Jim Ryan | F | April 12, 1945 | 5'9" | 154 | Stirling, Scotland |
| Brian Tinnion | F | June 11, 1948 | 5'9" | 155 | Workington, England |
| Don Tobin | M,F | November 1, 1955 | 5'8" | 150 | Liverpool, England |
| Keith Van Eron | G | November 17, 1955 | 6'1" | 180 | Brooklyn, NY |
