2004 USL A-League
Introduction The '''2004 USL A-League''' was an American Division II league run by the United Soccer League during the summer of 2004.
Standings ===Western Conference======Eastern Conference===
Playoffs
Eastern Conference ===Richmond Kickers vs Syracuse Salty Dogs===''The Syracuse Salty Dogs advance, 5–4, on penalty kicks after the series ended tied 2–2 on aggregate. ''===Rochester Rhinos vs Montreal Impact===''The Montreal Impact advance 2–0 on aggregate.''
Western Conference semifinals ===Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders===''The Seattle Sounders advance 3–2 on aggregate. ''===Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota Thunder===''The Vancouver Whitecaps advance 3–0 on aggregate.''
Eastern Conference final ''The Montreal Impact advanced 3–1 on aggregate.''
Western Conference finals ''The Seattle Sounders advance 2–1 on aggregate.''
Final MVP: Mauricio Vincello
Points leaders RankScorerClubGPGoalsAssistsPoints1 Dante Washington  Virginia Beach Mariners27176402 Byron Alvarez Portland Timber25164363 Alan Gordon Portland Timbers27171354 Ali Gerba Toronto Lynx25154345 Johnny Torres Milwaukee Wave United26117296 Mac Cozier Atlanta Silverbacks 28124287 Greg Howes Milwaukee Wave United 2498268 Todd Dusosky Milwaukee Wave United 2310424 McColm CephasRichmond Kickers2610424 Chris CarrieriRochester Rhinos27882411 Mauricio SallesPuerto Rico Islanders251112312 Jason JordanVancouver Whitecaps19772113 Welton MeloSeattle Sounders2351020 Hugo Alcaraz-CuellarPortland Timber2651020 Matthew DelicâteRichmond Kickers267620
Awards and All A-League Teams '''All A-League First Team''' F: Byron Alvarez (Portland Timbers); Alan Gordon (Portland Timbers) ('''Co-Leading Goalscorer'''); Dante Washington (Virginia Beach Mariners) ('''Co-Leading Goalscorer''')M: Mauro Biello (Montreal Impact); Sandro Grande (Montreal Impact); Alex Pineda Chacón (Atlanta Silverbacks); Johnny Torres (Milwaukee Wave United)D: Gabriel Gervais (Montreal Impact) ('''Defender of the Year''');  Dustin Branan (Minnesota Thunder); Peter Luzak (Richmond Kickers)G: Greg Sutton (Montreal Impact) ('''MVP & Goalkeeper of the Year''')Coach: Bobby Howe Portland Timbers) ('''Coach of the Year''')'''All A-League Second Team'''F: Mac Cozier (Atlanta Silverbacks); Ali Gerba (Toronto Lynx); Greg Howes (Milwaukee Wave United)M: Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar Portland Timbers); Justin Evans (Charleston Battery); Alfredo Valente (Vancouver Whitecaps); Richie Williams (Richmond Kickers)D: Craig Demmin (Rochester Raging Rhinos); Nevio Pizzolitto (Montreal Impact); Mark Watson (Charleston Battery)G: Joe Warren (Minnesota Thunder)
References
External links *  United Soccer Leagues (RSSSF)