 | |
| First season | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2009 |
| Country |  United States |
| Number of clubs | 4 |
| Last champions | Detroit Ignition |
TheXtreme Soccer League (XSL) was anindoor soccer league that began play in December 2008. Four teams from the formerMajor Indoor Soccer League participated in the first XSL season: the Chicago Storm,Detroit Ignition,Milwaukee Wave, andNew Jersey Ironmen.[1][2][3] Other former MISL teams joined theNational Indoor Soccer League orProfessional Arena Soccer League.
The XSL officially launched on September 16, 2008, with a press conference inMilwaukee, 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 thatBrine would supply the Triumph X 600 as the official match ball.
Citingeconomic trouble, the XSL folded in July 2009. Although the league officially called it a one-year hiatus, the league never resumed play.[5]
| 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 | JoinedNISL |
| New Jersey Ironmen | Prudential Center | Newark, New Jersey | 2007 | 2008 | Folded |
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Date Won | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Detroit Ignition | New Jersey Ironmen | March 27, 2009 | Season Championship |
| Year | Games | Total | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | 80 | 137,382 | 3,435 |
| Seasons | Games | Total | Average |
| 1 | 80 | 137,382 | 3,435 |
TheXtreme 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 tofantasy football.