San Fernando Valley Quakes their trip to Fresno for the playoffs was an unhappy one: they lost 2–0 to BYU Cougars in a semi-final game which saw them reduced to 10 men and in which Franklin suffered a broken arm. Once again Ryan Shaw was the Quakes leading marksman, netting 10 goals, while standout right winger Sean Franklin led the assist sheets with 7. The Quakes had a slightly turbulent offseason, with Sean Franklin, Daniel Paladini and Mike Zaher all departing for Major League Soccer, and team relocating from Granada Hills to a new stadium in nearby Calabasas. Despite impressing during a pre-season friendly
1870s in American soccer played during the 1871 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that were played in 1878. No international matches were played during the 1871 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that were played in 1879. 1870s in American soccer Notable events in American soccer during the 1870s. No international matches were played during the 1870 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that were played in 1870. No international matches were played during the 1871 calendar year. The following are known American soccer club matches that were played in 1871.