The Chicago Mustangs were a soccer team based out of Chicago that played in the NASL. They played two seasons in 1967 and 1968. Their home field was Comiskey Park. The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. ... In 1967, two pro soccer leagues started in the United States: the FIFA- sanctioned United Soccer Association and the unsanctioned National Professional Soccer League. ... 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Ave. ...
Chicago has been one of the half-dozen historical soccer strongholds in the United States, with roots extending back to the late 1800's.
With the establishment of the National Soccer League of Chicago in 1920, the city's position as a major soccer region was secure; for decades, the NSL was one of the "big four" of the amateur leagues, with numerous teams winning the National Challenge Cup, as well as sending players to the national team.
In 1934, Julius Hjulian, of the Chicago Wonder Bolts was called to the National Team, and played for the US during their World Cup qualifying match, as well as their sole match of the 1934 Cup, a 1-7 trouncing at the hands of host Italy.
Chicago - Despite the best efforts of Gary Compton, the Milwaukee Mustangs were handcuffed by the Chicago Rush defense and fell, 34-29, in a sloppy, penalty-laden Arena Football League game Saturday night at Allstate Arena.
Chicago (6-7) snapped a four-game losing streak, kept its playoff hopes alive and took the season series from Milwaukee, 2-0.
Mustangs offensive specialist Alvin Ashley then caught a tipped pass from McDougal to put the Mustangs up, 10-7, as the first quarter ended.
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