Maryland Mania

Maryland Mania was a soccer club based in Baltimore, Maryland that competed in the A-League for one year, in 1999. The Mania's original home was UMBC Stadium in Catonsville, but their club relocated to Anne Arundel Community College midway through the season.

Year-by-year

Year Division League Reg. Season Playoffs Open Cup
1999 2 USL A-League 8th, Atlantic Did not qualify Did not qualify

Coach

Justin Fashanu was hired to coach the Mania, but fled the United States during the pre-season when he was accused of sexually assaulting an underage boy.[1] He was replaced as coach by Darryl Gee who was replaced by Paul Kitson during the season.

References

  1. ^ Todd, Tamsin (June 5, 1998). "The sad death of a soccer maverick". Salon.com.