1980-81 Minnesota Kicks Roster
North American Soccer League (Indoor) (NASL Indoor)
Team Record: 12-6
in the NASL Indoor's Central Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost First Round
Coach: Geoff Barnett (12-6)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Attendance: 52,894, Avg. 5,877 in 9 home dates
1980-81 Minnesota Kicks StatisticsTeam Record: 12-6
in the NASL Indoor's Central Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost First Round
Coach: Geoff Barnett (12-6)
Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
Attendance: 52,894, Avg. 5,877 in 9 home dates
The Minnesota Kicks of the North American Soccer League (Indoor) ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 12 wins and 6 losses in the NASL Indoor's Central Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The Kicks topped the league with just 73 goals allowed. Minnesota scored 93 goals. Alan Willey netted 24 goals for the squad, while Ricardo Alonso tallied fifteen or more also. Ian Hamilton contributed 18 assists. Tino Lettieri recorded a 3.62 goals against average, leading qualifying goalkeepers.
Geoff Barnett coached the team. The 1980-81 Minnesota Kicks lost in the First Round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Alonso | F | March 21, 1957 | 6'3" | 190 | Tansil, Argentina |
| Bob Bozada | D,M,F | January 7, 1950 | 5'8" | 160 | St. Louis, MO |
| Tim Clark | D | June 5, 1959 | 5'10" | 160 | St. Louis, MO |
| Tad DeLorm | G | December 7, 1955 | 6'4" | 195 | Trier, Germany |
| Ron Futcher | F | September 25, 1956 | 5'11" | 170 | Chester, England |
| Ian Hamilton | F | October 31, 1950 | 5'9" | 165 | London, England |
| Stewart Jump | D | January 27, 1952 | 5'10" | 155 | Crumpsall, England |
| Tino Lettieri | G | September 27, 1957 | 5'8" | 170 | Torito Bari, Italy |
| Steve Litt | D | May 21, 1954 | 6'2" | 200 | Carlisle, England |
| Mark Moran | M | September 26, 1954 | 5'11" | 165 | St. Louis, MO |
| Bjorn Nordqvist | D | October 6, 1942 | 5'10" | 170 | Hallsberg, Sweden |
| Ruben Pagnanini | D,D/M | January 31, 1949 | 5'10" | 170 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Terry Park | M | February 7, 1957 | Liverpool, England | ||
| Tony Peszneker | D,M,D/M | February 11, 1958 | 5'9" | 160 | Calgary, Alberta Canada |
| Tim Twellman | M,D,F | May 1, 1955 | 5'11" | 175 | St. Louis, MO |
| Gary Vogel | D | March 3, 1956 | 5'8" | 155 | Buffalo, NY |
| Tony Want | D | December 13, 1948 | 5'8" | 160 | London, England |
| Alan Willey | F | October 18, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | Houghton-le-Spring, England |
