2002 USL A-League

The 2002 USL A-League was an American Division II league run by the United Soccer League during the summer of 2002.

League standings

Eastern Conference

Northeast Division

Southeast Division

Western Conference

Central Division

Pacific Division

The 2002 USL A-League points system was 4 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss + 1 bonus point when scoring three or more goals in a game.

Playoff bracket

Playoff first round

Charlotte vs Montreal

''Montreal advances on penalties after series tied 1–1 on aggregate.''

Richmond vs Atlanta

''Richmond advances 3–2 on aggregate.''

Minnesota vs El Paso

''Minnesota advances 3–2 on aggregate.''

Vancouver vs Portland

''Vancouver Whitecaps advance 2–0 on aggregate.''

Conference semifinals

Eastern Conference Semifinal 1

''The Rochester Rhinos advanced 1–0 on aggregate.''

Eastern Conference Semifinal 2

''The Richmond Kickers advanced 4–3 on aggregate.''

Western Conference Semifinal 1

''The Milwaukee Rampage advanced 2–1 on aggregate.''

Western Conference Semifinal 2

''The Vancouver Whitecaps advanced 8–2 on aggregate.''

Conference finals

Eastern Conference

''The Richmond Kickers advanced.''

Western Conference

''The Milwaukee Rampage advanced.''

Final

MPV: John Wolyniec

Points leaders

Awards and All A-League teams

All A-League First Team
F: Brian Ching ; McKinley Tennyson ; Eduardo Sebrango
M: Andrew Gregor ; Leighton O'Brien ; Brian Piesner ; Lenin Steenkamp
D: Gabriel Gervais ; Destin Makumbu ; Mark Watson
G: Dusty Hudock
Coach: Brian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders)
All A-League Second Team
F: Fadi Afash ; Josh Henderson ; Johnny Menyongar
M: Mauro Biello ; Luis da Gama ; Jose [Gomez (American soccer)|Jose Gomez] ; Steve Kindel
D: Craig Demmin ; Linval Dixon ; Mark Schulte
G: Preston Burpo