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| Full name | Austin Lightning | ||
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| Nickname | The Lightning | ||
| Founded | 2002 | ||
| Dissolved | 2007 | ||
| Ground | Tony Burger Center | ||
| Capacity | 15,000 | ||
| Owner | Paul Bender (minority)[1] | ||
| Chairman | Pam Mimbela | ||
| Manager | Jaime Mimbela | ||
| Coach | Chris Veselka | ||
| League | USL Premier Development League | ||
| 2007 | 7th, Mid South Division | ||
Austin Lightning was anamateur Americansoccer team. The team was a member of theUnited Soccer LeaguesPremier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of theAmerican Soccer Pyramid, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.
Austin Lightning was founded in 2001, originally with the name Lafayette Lightning. The team played as the Lafayette Lightning for the2001 PDL season, finishing 2nd in the Mid-South Division.[2] When theAustin Lone Stars were relegated fromUSL D3 Pro League in2000 season and subsequently folded before the 2001 season started.[2] Austin had no major soccer team in the city. This allowed the Lightning to transfer from Layfayette to Austin under the leadership of player/coachChris Veselka. The team played their home games atSt. Stephen's Episcopal School (Austin, Texas).[3] After two years as the only team in town, Jonathan Langer was looking to bring aprofessional team back to town in the form of Austin Posse,[4] but the team ceased operation after three exhibition games.[5] The team played its home games for their final seasons at theTony Burger Center in the city ofAustin, Texas.[6] The team dissolved in 2007 and were reborn as theAustin Stampede under some of the same management and with a new coach.[7][8]
| Year | Division | League | Regular season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
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| 2002 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2003 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 7th, Mid South | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Jaime Mimbela 2007[9]| Men's |
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