| 1981 season | |||
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| Stadium | Spartan Stadium | ||
| NASL | Division: 4th Overall: 19th |
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| NASL Playoffs | Did not qualify | ||
| National Challenge Cup | Did not enter | ||
| Top goalscorer | George Best (13) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 12,400 | ||
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The 1981 San Jose Earthquakes season was the eighth for the franchise in the North American Soccer League. They finished in fourth place in the Western Division.
The 1981 squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
* = Shootout
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