1996-97 Cincinnati Silverbacks Roster
Team Record: 21-19
in the NPSL's Central Division
Postseason: 2-3
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: George Fernandez (21-19)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: 63,459, Avg. 3,173 in 20 home dates
The Cincinnati Silverbacks of the National Professional Soccer League ended the 1996-97 season with a record of 21 wins and 19 losses in the NPSL's Central Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-3.
The Silverbacks chalked up 294 goals and yielded 266. Mike Araujo scored 49 goals for Cincinnati, while Brad Smith, Danny Pena, Franklin McIntosh, Bernie Lilavois, Denzil Antonio and Darko Kolic each contributed fifteen or more, too. Franklin McIntosh recorded 65 assists. Carlos Pena topped the squad with 18 wins and a team-best 5.78 goals against average, best among goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
George Fernandez coached the team. The 1996-97 Cincinnati Silverbacks lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzil Antonio | D,G | London, England | |||
| Mike Araujo | M | May 22, 1968 | |||
| Danny Barber | M | May 17, 1971 | 5'8" | 160 | Bellflower, CA |
| Vincent Beck | D | January 26, 1963 | 5'8" | 165 | Greenock, Scotland |
| Scott Blokker | |||||
| Terry Brown | F | March 15, 1964 | 5'9" | 165 | St. Louis, MO |
| Paul Cann | |||||
| Dan Creech | |||||
| James Danaher | |||||
| Rudy Doliscat | D | November 16, 1967 | 5'10" | 172 | , Canada |
| George Fernandez | D,M | October 29, 1961 | 5'9" | 150 | San Francisco, California |
| Jimmy Glenn | F | August 9, 1972 | 5'11" | 180 | San Antonio, TX |
| Nikola Jokisic | |||||
| Darko Kolic | F | October 6, 1971 | 5'9" | 165 | Belgrade, Serbia |
| Bernie Lilavois | F | August 31, 1970 | 5'11" | 175 | Far Rockaway, NY |
| Rob Martella | |||||
| Franklin McIntosh | F | August 18, 1963 | 5'9" | 170 | Birmingham, England |
| John Mers | G | ||||
| Rene Ortiz | D | April 23, 1969 | 5'9" | 155 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Carlos Pena | G | ||||
| Danny Pena | D | June 17, 1968 | 6'0" | 165 | Inglewood, CA |
| Wes Sechrist | D | July 6, 1973 | 5'7" | 145 | Cleveland, OH |
| Brad Smith | F | March 15, 1965 | 5'8" | 170 | Dallas, TX |
| Doug Tegge | |||||
| Rob Ukrop | F | April 5, 1970 | 6'2" | 195 | Richmond, VA |
