text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1999350_1 (year INTEGER, open_canada_cup VARCHAR, playoffs VARCHAR, regular_season VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the earliest year where playoffs was "did not qualify," regular season was "2nd, New England," and Open Canada Cup is "N/A"?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(year) FROM table_1999350_1 WHERE playoffs = "Did not qualify" AND regular_season = "2nd, New England" AND open_canada_cup = "N/A"