1979-80 Atlanta Chiefs Roster
North American Soccer League (Indoor) (NASL Indoor)
Team Record: 10-2
in the NASL Indoor's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost Semifinal
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Attendance: 30,413, Avg. 5,069 in 6 home dates
1979-80 Atlanta Chiefs StatisticsTeam Record: 10-2
in the NASL Indoor's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost Semifinal
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Attendance: 30,413, Avg. 5,069 in 6 home dates
The Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (Indoor) ended the 1979-80 season with a record of 10 wins and 2 losses in the NASL Indoor's Eastern Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The Chiefs topped the league with just 46 goals allowed. Atlanta scored 70 goals. David Byrne netted 23 goals for the team, while Adrian Brooks contributed 12 assists. Victor Nogueira paced the squad with 9 wins and a team-best 3.67 goals against average, leading regular keepers. The 1979-80 Atlanta Chiefs lost in the Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Balson | D | September 9, 1947 | 6'0" | 175 | Bridgeport, England |
| Adrian Brooks | M,F | October 2, 1957 | 6'1" | 185 | Derby, England |
| David Byrne | F | January 11, 1960 | 5'11" | 172 | Guildford, England |
| Chris Cattaneo | F | November 6, 1957 | 5'9" | 150 | Brooklyn, NY |
| Tad DeLorm | G | December 7, 1955 | 6'4" | 195 | Trier, Germany |
| Trevor Franklin | D | June 2, 1957 | 5'10" | 160 | Liverpool, England |
| Webster Lichaba | D,M | October 8, 1954 | 5'7" | 150 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Stuart Lilley | D,GK | April 22, 1952 | 6'1" | 155 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Pat McMahon | M | September 19, 1945 | 5'11" | 160 | Croy, Scotland |
| Joe Mui | M | October 18, 1954 | 5'3" | 118 | , Hong Kong |
| George Nanchoff | F/M,F | April 17, 1954 | 6'0" | 160 | Jankovec, Macedonia Yugoslavia |
| Louie Nanchoff | F,F/M | June 13, 1956 | 5'10" | 155 | Resen, Macedonia Yugoslavia |
| Victor Nogueira | G | July 17, 1959 | 6'1" | 185 | Maputo, Mozambique |
| Fred Pereira | F | February 17, 1954 | 5'9" | 155 | Valanta, Portugal |
| Branko Radovic | D,M | October 18, 1950 | 5'10" | 165 | Titograd, Montenegro Yugoslavia |
| Neill Roberts | M,F | March 30, 1954 | 6'2" | 175 | Durban, South Africa |
| Carl Strong | M | January 21, 1958 | 5'10" | 160 | Washington, D.C. |
