Chicago Cobras
Women's semi-professional soccer team
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The Chicago Cobras were a USL W-League team based in Chicago, Illinois. The team began play in 1996 and folded after the 2004 season.[1] The team colors were white and green.[2]
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| Full name | Chicago Cobras |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Dissolved | 2004 |
| Stadium | Forest View Park, Arlington Heights, Illinois |
| Capacity | 4,000 |
| Owner | Terry McKay |
| Head coach | Greg Muhr |
| League | USL W-League |
| Website | www.chicagocobras.com/ |
History
In 2001, reigning W-League W-1 champions Chicago Cobras voluntarily demoted themselves to the W-2 division after most of their best players left for the new Women's United Soccer Association.[3]
Players
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | USL W-League | 2nd, Central | Lost in Swizzlin' Six |
| 1997 | 1 | USL W-League | 1st, Midwest | Final |
| 1998 | 1 | USL W-League W-1 | 1st, Central | Conference Semifinals |
| 1999 | 1 | USL W-League W-1 | 1st, Central | Final |
| 2000 | 1 | USL W-League W-1 | 1st, Central | Champion |
| 2001 | 3 | USL W-League W-2 | 2nd, Central | Third Place |
| 2002 | 2 | USL W-League | 3rd, Midwest | Did not qualify |
| 2003 | 2 | USL W-League | 1st, Midwest | Final |
| 2004 | 1 | USL W-League | 1st, Midwest | Semifinals |
Honors
- USL W-League Champions: 2000
- USL W-League Midwest Division Champions: 1997, 2003, 2004
- USL W-League Central Division Champions: 1998, 1999, 2000
