1997-98 Cincinnati Silverbacks Roster
National Professional Soccer League (NPSL)
Team Record: 15-25
in the NPSL's Central Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost Conference Quarterfinal
Coach: George Fernandez (15-25)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: 102,902, Avg. 5,145 in 20 home dates
1997-98 Cincinnati Silverbacks StatisticsTeam Record: 15-25
in the NPSL's Central Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost Conference Quarterfinal
Coach: George Fernandez (15-25)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Attendance: 102,902, Avg. 5,145 in 20 home dates
The Cincinnati Silverbacks of the National Professional Soccer League ended the 1997-98 season with a record of 15 wins and 25 losses in the NPSL's Central Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The Silverbacks recorded 287 goals and allowed 310. Gino DiFlorio scored 67 goals for Cincinnati, while Danny Barber, Bernie Lilavois, Paul McDonnell and Franklin McIntosh each contributed fifteen or more also. Gino DiFlorio accounted for 48 assists. Carlos Pena topped the squad with 13 wins and a team-best 6.81 goals against average, best among goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
George Fernandez coached the team. The 1997-98 Cincinnati Silverbacks lost in the Conference Quarterfinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Agyeman | October 11, 1969 | 5'11" | 160 | ||
| Denzil Antonio | D,G | London, England | |||
| Danny Barber | M | May 17, 1971 | 5'8" | 160 | Bellflower, CA |
| Scott Blokker | |||||
| Dan Creech | |||||
| Gino DiFlorio | F | September 18, 1964 | 5'9" | 155 | Naples, Italy |
| George Fernandez | D,M | October 29, 1961 | 5'9" | 150 | San Francisco, California |
| Bernie Lilavois | F | August 31, 1970 | 5'11" | 175 | Far Rockaway, NY |
| Rob Martella | |||||
| Paul McDonnell | |||||
| Franklin McIntosh | F | August 18, 1963 | 5'9" | 170 | Birmingham, England |
| John Mers | G | ||||
| Byron Mitchell | D | September 19, 1972 | 5'11" | 172 | Long Beach, CA |
| Rob Nichols | February 7, 1972 | 5'8" | 160 | Portland, OR | |
| Carlos Pena | G | ||||
| Craig Rhodis | D | June 18, 1971 | |||
| Ricky Rodriguez | |||||
| Wes Sechrist | D | July 6, 1973 | 5'7" | 145 | Cleveland, OH |
| Brad Smith | F | March 15, 1965 | 5'8" | 170 | Dallas, TX |
| Jason Stevens | |||||
| Doug Tegge | |||||
| Jason Vanacour |
