California Kickers
California Kickers were a soccer club based in Hollywood, California. They joined the Western Soccer Alliance in 1986. They initially played as Hollywood Kickers before changing their name for the following season. In 1990 the team name was changed again, becoming the California Emperors when they joined the American Professional Soccer League. After the 1991 season, the team left the league to become an amateur club.
Owners
Jaime Legaspi and Dean Foley ( 1990-2004 )
President and General Manager
Jaime Legaspi
Director of Operations
Dean Foley
Media Director
David Bolton
Head Coach
Rildo Menezes, Head Coach Osama Kahlil, Asst Coach Octavio Zambrano, asst Coach and Youth Development Director
Octvio Zambrano, Legends-Emperors U 19 Head Coach Jaime Legaspi U 16 Blasters- Emperors Head Coach
Year-by-year
| Year | Team Name | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Hollywood Kickers | WSA | 1st | Champion (no playoffs) |
| 1987 | California Kickers | WSA | 6th | Did not qualify |
| 1988 | WSA | 5th | Did not qualify | |
| 1989 | WSL | 5th, South | Did not qualify | |
| 1990 | California Emperors | APSL | 1st, WSL South | WSL Semifinals |