Memphis Storm
The Memphis Storm was an American
United States Interregional Soccer League
.
History
American Indoor Soccer Association
First founded in 1986 as a member of the
Southwest Independent Soccer League.[6] In July 1990, the expansion Detroit Rockers of the AISA purchased all Memphis player contracts.[7] On July 24, 1990, the Rogues paid the first installment of their franchise fee to the SISL, allowing the team to compete in that league during the upcoming season.[8]
SISL/USISL
In July 1990, under the leadership of Rob Gunter and controlled by the Youth Educational Services an organization owned by Gunter, the team sent the
1994 outdoor season
, then withdrew from the USISL and ceased operations.
Year-by-year
| Year | Team Name | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Open Cup | Avg. Attendnace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–87 | Storm | 2 | AISA indoor
|
2nd, Southern | Semifinals | 2 | 3,486 |
| 1987–88 | Storm | 2 | AISA indoor | 1st | 5th in Challenge Cup | N/A | |
| 1988–89 | Storm | 2 | AISA indoor | 7th | Did not qualify | N/A | 2,048 |
| 1989–90 | Rogues | 2 | AISA indoor | 4th, American | Did not qualify | N/A | 1,652 |
1990–91
|
Rogues | 3 | SISL indoor
|
6th, Southeast | Did not qualify | N/A | |
1991
|
Rogues | 3 | SISL | 1st, Southeast | Semifinals | Did not enter | |
1991–92
|
Survivors | 3 | USISL indoor
|
2nd, Southeast | Playoffs | N/A | |
1992
|
United Express | N/A | USISL | 4th, Southeast | 1st Round | Did not enter | |
1992–93
|
United Express | USISL indoor | Did not play | ||||
1993
|
Jackals | N/A | USISL | 4th, Southeast | Divisional Semifinals | Did not enter | |
1993–94
|
Jackals | USISL indoor | Did not play | ||||
1994
|
Jackals | 3 | USISL | 8th, Midsouth | Did not qualify | Did not enter |
Coach
- Gary Hindley (1986)
- Terry Nicholl (1986–1988)
- Tony Carbognani(1988–1989)
- Dan Tobin (1989)
- Tony Carbognani(1989–1990)
- Damien Kelly (1990–1991)
- Tony Carbognani(1991–1992)
- Sepp Huber (1993)
References
- ^ "The Year in American Soccer – 1987". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2020-03-31.
- ^ The Year in American Soccer – 1988
- ^ The Year in American Soccer – 1989
- ^ SPORTS Chicago Tribune – Wednesday, September 27, 1989
- ^ The Year in American Soccer – 1990
- ^ ARENA EYEING OPTIONS The Commercial Appeal – Wednesday, June 27, 1990
- ^ Top candidates seek Wave job Milwaukee Sentinel – Saturday, July 7, 1990
- ^ a b ROGUES OFFICIALS PAY INSTALLMENT TO ENTER LEAGUE The Commercial Appeal – Wednesday, July 25, 1990
- ^ ROGUES TO PLAY AS SEMIPRO TEAM – INDOOR SEASON STARTS NOV. 10 The Commercial Appeal – Thursday, August 23, 1990
- ^ ROGUES PULL OUT OF PLAYOFFS The Commercial Appeal – Wednesday, August 7, 1991
- ^ ON THEIR LAST LEGS? – SURVIVORS CLING TO SOCCER DREAM The Commercial Appeal – Friday, January 31, 1992
- ^ a b The Year in American Soccer – 1992
- ^ PRO SOCCER BIDING TIME IN MEMPHIS The Commercial Appeal – Saturday, May 30, 1992
- ^ MEMPHIS SOCCER TEAM OPENS TODAY The Commercial Appeal – Friday, May 14, 1993