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New York Arrows

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The Resume

    (circa 1978-1984)
    Born in United States
    Played at the Nassau County Coliseum in Uniondale, New York
    Won four straight MISL titles (1979-1982)
    Played first MISL game against Cincinnati Kids (December 22, 1978)
    All time win/loss record: 169-81

Why New York Arrows might be annoying:

    They played in a league that went largely unnoticed.
    Instead of building a team from scratch, they imported nearly all players from the Rochester Lancers of the North American Soccer League. (Cheaters!)
    As a result, they enjoyed an unfair advantage in terms of experience, depth and talent compared with other teams.
    They were overshadowed by the New York Islanders.
    Despite success on the field, they had trouble attracting fans.
    They were a business failure since they gave no emphasis to advertising and promotion.
    Between 1978-1982, they lost $10 million.
    They went bankrupt.

Why New York Arrows might not be annoying:

    They won the first four MISL championships.
    The team roster was stacked with elite players.
    They hold numerous team records including most consecutive victories in a season (19).
    During the 1980-81 season, they posted an amazing 35-5 record.
    During their championship run, they accumulated a remarkable 114-26 regular season record.
    If you were an Arrows and Islanders fan, you enjoyed six straight years of glory.
    They are the only team in MISL history to post a winning percentage greater than .800 during the regular season.

Credit: Sockboy


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 21 Votes: 90.48% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 76.92% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 72.73% Annoying