Golden Gate Gales
The Golden Gate Gales was an American soccer club based in Hayward, California that was a member of the American Soccer League in 1980. In their only season, Mal Roche was top scorer in the league with 17 goals.
After starting the season and playing only six games at Pioneer Stadium on the campus of California State University, Hayward (now California State University, East Bay), the Gales moved and played the majority of their home games at Tak Fudenna Stadium in Fremont, California, on the campus of Washington High School.
Players
John Spurgeon G United States
Monsour Afshinpour G Iran
Tony Igwe D
Bjorn Dahl M Norway
Joe Berrico D
Alan Sproates M England
Gerald Hylkema M Netherlands
Johnny Moore M Scotland
Mal Roche F United States
Alex Basso F United States
Tony Hauser D United States
John Anton M United States
Peter Young F
Lee Cornwell M England
Tony Gray M
John Brooks M
Coach
Lee Atack Head Coach
Joseph De Graef
Osvaldo Garcia
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | U.S. Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 | ASL | 4th, American | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
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