The championship-winning Western New York Flash was sold and moved to North Carolina. Rooney spearheaded the team’s commitment to continuity and stability. ”Chicago Spurs striker and US international Willy Roy did not have to travel too far to find a team: he was a hometown scoring hero in the Chicago semi-pro leagues. The 10 NPSL clubs primarily were owned by football, baseball and hockey teams and played at baseball or football stadiums.