Xtreme Soccer League
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| Country |
 United States |
|---|---|
| First season | 2008 |
| Folded | 2009 |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Last champions | Detroit Ignition |
The Xtreme Soccer League (XSL) was an indoor soccer league that began play in December 2008. Four teams from the former Major Indoor Soccer League participated in the first XSL season--- the Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave, and New Jersey Ironmen.[1][2][3] Other former MISL teams joined the National Indoor Soccer League or Professional Arena Soccer League.
The XSL officially launched on 16 September 2008 with a press conference in Milwaukee, WI. Brian Loftin was the XSL's first commissioner. Each team played a 20 game schedule beginning in December and ending in late March. There were no playoffs.[4]
On 3 December 2008 the XSL announced that Brine would supply the Triumph X 600 as the official match ball.
Citing economic trouble, the XSL folded in July 2009. Although the league officially called it a one year hiatus, the likelihood play will resume is small.
Teams
| Team | Stadium | City | Founded | Joined XSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago Storm  IL |
Sears Centre | Hoffman Estates, Illinois (Chicago area) | 2004 | 2008 |
Detroit Ignition  MI |
Compuware Arena | Plymouth, Michigan (Detroit area) | 2006 | 2008 |
Milwaukee Wave  WI |
U.S. Cellular Arena | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 1984 | 2008 |
New Jersey Ironmen  NJ |
Prudential Center | Newark, New Jersey | 2007 | 2008 |
XSL Champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Date Won | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Detroit Ignition | New Jersey Ironmen | 27 March 2009 | Season Championship |
Average Attendance
| Year | Games | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | 80 | 137,382 | 3,435 |
| Seasons | Games | Total | Average |
| 1 | 80 | 137,382 | 3,435 |
Xtreme Soccer Xperience
The Xtreme Soccer Xperience (XSL's parent company) held 3 vs. 3 tournaments, a beach soccer tournaments, a street soccer tournaments and a freestyle juggling competitions
Also, there was a fantasy XSL that is on the XSL's website.
References
- ↑ Ellis, Vince. "Detroit Free Press", 29 August 2008, "http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080829/SPORTS18/80829061 Detroit Ignition set to join new soccer league." Accessed 3 October 2008.
- ↑ Bondy, Stefan. "Bergen Record", 30 August 2008, "http://www.northjersey.com/sports/moresports/27689004.html NJ Ironmen going to Xtremes." Accessed 3 October 2008.
- ↑ Dure, Beau. USA Today, 2 September 2008, "Women add Bay Area team, delay Dallas franchise". Accessed 1 October 2008.
- ↑ Gardner, Charles F., 16 September 2008, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online, "Wave joins Xtreme Soccer League". Accessed 1 October 2008.
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