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1972 Kitchener Maple Leafs

League:1972 National Soccer League
Formed:1971
Stadium:Centennial Stadium, Kitchener, Ontario
President:Nick Kuzmanovic
Coach:Hans Koelbli

Club history

Formed in December 1971. Purchased Kitchener Kickers (1965-1971) franchise in the NSL. Started indoor work out in January 1972 at Queensmount Senior Public school.

Intended to be a strictly Canadian team. Had a working agreement with Toronto United of the Toronto & District Soccer League to loan player up to 23 years old.

Opened its season on 7 May 1972 at Centennial Stadium in Kitchener. In front of fewer than 100 fans the Maple Leafs lost against Toronto Hungaria.

After the 1972 season Kitchener Maple Leafs were replaced by Kitchener Srbija in the National Soccer League.

Team roster

PositionPlayer
GoalkeeperGerry Herzog
GoalkeeperHans Koebli
GoalkeeperSandy MacLachlan
FullbackBob Brown
Fullback
FullbackHans Weisner
Half-back
Half-backAdam Gulas
Half-backTony Kocis
Half-back
ForwardJeff Cornfeld
ForwardGeorge Couttie
Forward
ForwardBob Nieson
Forward
Forward

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