1978-79 Houston Summit Roster
Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Team Record: 18-6
in the MISL
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Semifinal
Coach: Timo Liekoski (18-6)
Location: Houston, Texas
Attendance: 43,472, Avg. 3,623 in 12 home dates
1978-79 Houston Summit StatisticsTeam Record: 18-6
in the MISL
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Semifinal
Coach: Timo Liekoski (18-6)
Location: Houston, Texas
Attendance: 43,472, Avg. 3,623 in 12 home dates
The Houston Summit of the Major Indoor Soccer League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 18 wins and 6 losses in the MISL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Summit led the league with just 114 goals allowed. Houston chalked up 175 goals. Kai Haaskivi scored 39 goals for the team, while Ian Anderson, Stewart Jump, John Stremlau and Gerry Morielli each contributed fifteen or more, too. Kai Haaskivi accounted for 25 assists. Paul Hammond topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 4.16 goals against average, leading goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Timo Liekoski coached the team. The 1978-79 Houston Summit lost in the Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Anderson | D,M | September 11, 1954 | 6'0" | 165 | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Howie Charbonneau | D | June 12, 1955 | 5'9" | 167 | Troy, NY |
| Dan Geerling | F,M,D | August 17, 1956 | 5'8" | 165 | San Jose, California |
| Kai Haaskivi | M | December 28, 1955 | 5'10" | 170 | Lahti, Finland |
| Paul Hammond | G | July 26, 1953 | 6'1" | 185 | Nottingham, England |
| Stewart Jump | D | January 27, 1952 | 5'10" | 155 | Crumpsall, England |
| Mark Lindsay | M,D,F | March 6, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | London, England |
| Eduardo Marasco | F | February 22, 1953 | 5'7" | 153 | Mar del Plata, Argentina |
| Nick Megaloudis | D | September 24, 1957 | 6'1" | 180 | New York, NY |
| Gerry Morielli | F,M,D | February 9, 1958 | 5'10" | 165 | Montorio, Italy |
| Matt O'Sullivan | D | July 11, 1951 | 6'1" | 170 | San Francisco, California |
| Dale Russell | M,F | January 19, 1955 | 5'10" | 165 | Warwick Parrish, Bermuda |
| Roland Sikinger | G | March 20, 1959 | 6'2" | 195 | Milwaukee, WI |
| Mark Stahl | D | August 28, 1953 | 5'8" | 155 | San Francisco, California |
| John Stremlau | M,D,F | October 23, 1953 | 5'9" | 165 | St. Louis, MO |
| Tony Vaccaro | M,F | March 9, 1956 | 5'9" | 155 | Sicily, Italy |
| Ossie Vasquez | F | May 3, 1958 | 5'8" | 155 |
