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| Founded | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Domestic cup(s) | U.S. Open for Indoor Soccer |
| Current champions | Northern Virginia FC (3) (2023–24) |
| Website | www |
The Major Arena Soccer League 3 (MASL 3) is a North American indoor soccer league that serves as the developmental league of the Major Arena Soccer League and MASL 2.
Established in the summer of 2020, MASL 3 is the third tier of indoor soccer in North America under the MASL banner. [1] [2] Grand Rapids Wanderers and Muskegon Risers II were the first two member clubs announced [3] with the Omaha Kings FC and Sunflower State FC named the same week. [4] [5] Wichita Wings II and Springfield Demize were also added to the inaugural MASL3 lineup. [6] [7] [8]
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic just four teams (Grand Rapids and Muskegon sat out) competed in the inaugural season of 2020–21. Omaha Kings FC finished the six-game regular season unbeaten and went on to capture the Heartland Invitational Cup with victories over Wichita Wings II (11-8) and Sunflower State FC (13-7). [9]
In September 2024, Major Arena Soccer League announced the unification of several former PASL member clubs to join MASL 3 in addition to a new women's league (MASL W). [10]
| Team | City | Arena | Joined | MASL/MASL2 affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Emerald FC | Austin, TX | 2024 | ||
| Baltimore Kings | Baltimore, MD | Harford Sports Performance Center | 2021 | Baltimore Blast [11] |
| Brew City United | Milwaukee, WI | 2024 | ||
| Central Texas Coyotes | Temple, TX | 2024 | ||
| Cleveland Samba SC | Cleveland, OH | 2024 | ||
| DMV Gunners | Westminster, MD | Carroll County Indoor Sports Center | 2023 | |
| Elizabethtown Ignite | Elizabethtown, KY | 2024 | ||
| Fredericksburg Fire FC | Fredericksburg, VA | Fredericksburg Field House | 2021 [12] | |
| Houston Bolt FC | Houston, TX | 2024 | ||
| Indiana United FC | Merrillville, IN | 2024 | ||
| Jackson Boom | Jackson, TN | 2024 | ||
| Kalamazoo United | Kalamazoo, MI | 2024 | ||
| Northern Virginia FC | Winchester, VA | Winchester Sportsplex | 2021 | |
| Philadelphia Spartans | Hatfield, PA | XL Sports World Hatfield | 2021 | |
| San Antonio Eagles | San Antonio, TX | 2024 | ||
| Springfield Demize | Springfield, MO | 2024 | ||
| Valhalla FC | Cincinnati, OH | 2024 | ||
| Virginia Marauders FC | Winchester, VA | Winchester Sportsplex | 2022 | |
| West Michigan Wrath | Grand Rapids, MI | 2024 | ||
| Youngstown Nighthawks | Youngstown, OH | 2024 |
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Omaha Kings FC | Sunflower State FC | 13–7 |
| 2021–22 | East: Northern Virginia FC Midwest: Springfield Demize | Fredericksburg Fire FC Des Moines United | 12–7 11–6 |
| 2022–23 | Northern Virginia FC | Philadelphia Spartans | 9–8 OT |
| 2023–24 | Northern Virginia FC | Philadelphia Spartans | 17–9 |
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