Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS) is an indoor soccer league that began play in 2022 and based in the United States.
On August 18, 2022, Chicago (Mustangs), Cleveland (Crunch) and Grand Rapids (Rapid City FC) were officially announced as charter teams.[1]
On March 29, 2024, the league announced a merger with the National Indoor Soccer League, keeping the Major League Indoor Soccer name.[2]
Current
Championship
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-Up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Grand Rapids City | 16-7 | Omaha Kings | Chicago, Illinois |
| 2023-24 | Cleveland Crunch | 9-4 | Omaha Kings | Omaha, Nebraska |
Men's Teams
| Team | City/Area | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Men's Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Bombers | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo Civic Center | 4,987 | 2018 | |
| Canadian Crusaders[3] | Toronto, Canada | Scarborough Soccer Centre | 2024 | Lorenzo Redwood | |
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2012 | Armando Gamboa | |
| Colorado Bucks SC | Littleton, Colorado | Foothills Fieldhouse | 2023 | ||
| Cleveland Crunch | Cleveland, Ohio | Soccer Sportsplex | 1,000 | 1989 | Antonio Jose Manfut |
| Red Cedar FC | Novi, Michigan | TOCA Soccer and Sports Center Novi East | 2024 | ||
| Omaha Kings FC | Omaha, Nebraska | Baxter Arena | 7,898 | 2016 | |
| Panathinaikos Chicago | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2024 | ||
| Summit City FC | Waterloo, Indiana | Classic City Center | 2024 |
Women's Teams
| Team | City/State | Arena | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2025 | ||
| Brew City Legends | Milwaukee | ||||
| Colorado Bucks SC | Littleton, Colorado | Foothills Fieldhouse | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Summit City FC | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| Zoo City FC | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 2023 | 2024 |
References
- ^ "MLIS CHARTS PATH FORWARD IN INAUGURAL MEETING". MISL Website. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer Takes Major Step with Acquisition of National Indoor Soccer League - Major League Indoor Soccer". 29 March 2024.
- ^ "MLIS GOES INTERNATIONAL, WELCOMES CANADIAN CRUSADERS FROM TORONTO". SoccerShift. August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.