Xtreme Soccer League
 | |
| First season | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2009 |
| Country |  United States |
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Last champions | Detroit Ignition |
The Xtreme Soccer League (XSL) was an
Professional Arena Soccer League
.
The XSL officially launched on September 16, 2008, with a press conference in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brian Loftin was the XSL's commissioner. Each team played a 20-game schedule beginning in December and ending in late March. There were no playoffs.[4]
On December 3, 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 league never resumed play.[5]
Teams
| Team | Stadium | City | Founded | Joined XSL | After XSL folded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Storm | Sears Centre
|
Chicago area )
|
2004 | 2008 | Joined USL |
| Detroit Ignition | Compuware Arena
|
Detroit area )
|
2006 | 2008 | Folded |
| Milwaukee Wave | U.S. Cellular Arena
|
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
|
1984 | 2008 | Joined NISL |
| New Jersey Ironmen | Prudential Center | Newark, New Jersey | 2007 | 2008 | Folded |
XSL champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Date Won | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2008–09
|
Detroit Ignition | New Jersey Ironmen | March 27, 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,
street soccer tournaments, and freestyle juggling competitions. The league also offered a fantasy season to fans, similar to fantasy football
.
References
- Detroit, MI. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- Bergen County, NJ. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ Dure, Beau (September 2, 2008). "Women add Bay Area team, delay Dallas franchise". USA Today. Retrieved October 1, 2008.
- Milwaukee, WI. Retrieved October 1, 2008.
- ^ Green, Sylvie (Fall 2010). "The History of Indoor Soccer ... in Bits & Pieces". Goal Online. Vol. 2, no. 3. United States Indoor Soccer Association. Archived from the original on March 23, 2014. Retrieved March 23, 2014.