1978 Minnesota Kicks Roster
North American Soccer League (NASL)
Team Record: 17-13 - 156 points
in the NASL's Central Division
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Freddie Goodwin (17-13)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Attendance: 462,904, Avg. 30,860 in 15 home dates
1978 Minnesota Kicks StatisticsTeam Record: 17-13 - 156 points
in the NASL's Central Division
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Freddie Goodwin (17-13)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Attendance: 462,904, Avg. 30,860 in 15 home dates
The Minnesota Kicks of the North American Soccer League ended the 1978 season with a record of 17 wins and 13 losses for 156 points in the NASL's Central Division.
The Kicks netted 58 goals and surrendered 43. Alan Willey scored 21 goals for Minnesota, while Patrick Ntsoelengoe, Charlie George and Ron Futcher each tallied five or more, too. Ian Hamilton contributed 13 assists. Tino Lettieri recorded a 0.42 goals against average, leading regular keepers.
Freddie Goodwin coached the team. The 1978 Minnesota Kicks lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Bailey | M | February 27, 1942 | Wisbech, England | ||
| Geoff Barnett | G | October 16, 1946 | 6'0" | 166 | Northwich, England |
| Sam Bick | D,M | January 30, 1955 | 5'11" | 180 | St. Louis, MO |
| Ade Coker | F,M | May 19, 1954 | 5'9" | 155 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Dirk Denkers | D,M | January 27, 1957 | 6'0" | 180 | Palo Alto, California |
| Ron Futcher | F | September 25, 1956 | 5'11" | 170 | Chester, England |
| Charlie George | F | October 10, 1950 | London, England | ||
| Ian Hamilton | F | October 31, 1950 | 5'9" | 165 | London, England |
| Tino Lettieri | G | September 27, 1957 | 5'8" | 170 | Torito Bari, Italy |
| Steve Litt | D | May 21, 1954 | 6'2" | 200 | Carlisle, England |
| Alan Merrick | D,M,M/D | June 20, 1950 | 5'10" | 160 | Birmingham, England |
| Mark Moran | M | September 26, 1954 | 5'11" | 165 | St. Louis, MO |
| Willie Morgan | F,M | October 2, 1944 | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Patrick Ntsoelengoe | M,F | February 26, 1956 | 5'8" | 155 | Randfontein, South Africa |
| Paul Price | D | March 23, 1959 | St. Albans, England | ||
| Emilio Romero | F | June 30, 1954 | 5'8" | 150 | Denver, Colorado |
| Alex Rosul | D | July 20, 1956 | 6'3" | 190 | Cleveland, OH |
| Roman Stanko | M,F | February 28, 1956 | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Bruce Twamley | D | May 23, 1952 | Victoria, British Columbia Canada | ||
| Tim Twellman | M,D,F | May 1, 1955 | 5'11" | 175 | St. Louis, MO |
| Greg Villa | F | December 15, 1956 | 6'0" | 200 | St. Louis, MO |
| Gary Vogel | D | March 3, 1956 | 5'8" | 155 | Buffalo, NY |
| Marko Vujkovic | M | January 26, 1950 | Subotica, Serbia Yugoslavia | ||
| Tony Want | D | December 13, 1948 | 5'8" | 160 | London, England |
| Ron Webster | D | June 21, 1943 | Belper, England | ||
| Alan West | M | December 18, 1951 | Hyde, England | ||
| Alan Willey | F | October 18, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | Houghton-le-Spring, England |
