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. Other former MISL teams joined the National Indoor Soccer League or 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.
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.
Teams
Team Stadium City Founded Joined XSL After XSL folded Chicago Storm Sears Centre Hoffman Estates, Illinois (Chicago area) 2004 2008 Joined USL Detroit Ignition Compuware Arena Plymouth, Michigan (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 SeasonChampionRunner-upDate WonNotes2008–09Detroit Ignition New Jersey IronmenMarch 27, 2009Season Championship
Average attendance YearGamesTotalAverage2008–0980137,3823,435SeasonsGamesTotalAverage180137,3823,435
Xtreme Soccer Xperience The Xtreme Soccer Xperience (XSL's parent company) held "3 vs. 3" tournaments, beach soccer tournaments, street soccer tournaments, and freestyle juggling competitions. The league also offered a fantasy season to fans, similar to fantasy football.
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