Los Angeles Heat
The Los Angeles Heat was an American professional soccer team. The Heat joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986, then the American [Professional Soccer League] in 1990 when the WSL merged with the American Soccer [League (1988-1989)|American Soccer League]. The club played in Torrance, California at West [High School (Torrance, California)|West High School] until their final season in 1990.
The club folded in early 1991 following a season of low attendance and the lack of a suitable stadium after an announced move to Orange County. The Heat had accumulated $30,000 in unpaid bills and were one of several APSL teams to fold.
Ownership and staff
- John Ajemain - President / Co-Owner
- Roland Martin - Co-Owner / Founder
- Lionel Conway - Co-Owner
- Eugene Schiappa - Co-Owner / Founder
- Dave Graefe - Co-Owner / Founder
- Mike Hogue - General Manager
- Dick White - General Manager
- Jill Fracisco - General Manager
- Bobby Bruch - Community Services Director
- Dawn Smith - Public Relations Director
Coaching staff
- Wim Suurbier
- Marine Cano
- Bobby Sibbald Head Coach
- John Britton - Player/Assistant Coach. Head Coach
- Justin Fashanu - Player/Assistant Coach