1997-98 Harrisburg Heat Roster
National Professional Soccer League (NPSL)
Team Record: 21-19
in the NPSL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 2-3
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Jim Pollihan (21-19)
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 118,101, Avg. 5,905 in 20 home dates
1997-98 Harrisburg Heat StatisticsTeam Record: 21-19
in the NPSL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 2-3
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Jim Pollihan (21-19)
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 118,101, Avg. 5,905 in 20 home dates
The Harrisburg Heat of the National Professional Soccer League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 21 wins and 19 losses in the NPSL's Eastern Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-3.
The Heat chalked up 265 goals and conceded 267. David Bascome scored 41 goals for Harrisburg, while Bill Becher, Richard Chinapoo, Willy Giummarra, Mark Pulisic, Jim Hesch and Larry Julius each netted fifteen or more as well. Jim Hesch recorded 44 assists. John Kluba topped the squad with 10 wins. Doug Petras recorded a 6.14 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Jim Pollihan coached the team. The 1997-98 Harrisburg Heat lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewan Bader | D | April 8, 1971 | 5'10" | 160 | Washington, D.C. |
| David Bascome | F | January 29, 1970 | 5'11" | 155 | Smiths, Bermuda |
| Bill Becher | M | February 15, 1965 | 5'11" | 165 | |
| Shawn Blakeman | |||||
| Richard Chinapoo | D,M,F | January 18, 1957 | 6'1" | 180 | San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Stuart Dobson | G | February 10, 1970 | 6'3" | 190 | Beverley, England |
| Carlos Farias | M | May 15, 1976 | 5'6" | 145 | Santiago, California Chile |
| Sean Flanagan | |||||
| Festus George | |||||
| Willy Giummarra | F | August 26, 1971 | |||
| John Gregg | |||||
| Jim Hesch | F | August 16, 1971 | |||
| Chris Hultquist | |||||
| Larry Julius | |||||
| John Kluba | G | ||||
| Darko Kolic | F | October 6, 1971 | 5'9" | 165 | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Mark Manganello | F | December 3, 1972 | |||
| Chris Marinos | F | October 2, 1976 | |||
| Eric McClellan | |||||
| Doug Petras | G | July 29, 1972 | 6'3" | 205 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Mark Pulisic | |||||
| Scoop Stanisic | G | March 3, 1963 | 6'2" | 180 | Belgrade, Serbia Yugoslavia |
| Michael Stephenson | |||||
| Richie Sumner | D | May 15, 1974 | , Canada | ||
| Kyle Swords | D | August 22, 1974 | |||
| Mike Williams | D | September 1, 1969 |
