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| Founded | August 2022 |
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| Country | United States |
| Website | www |
Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS) is an indoor soccer league that began play in 2022 and based in the United States.
On August 18, 2022, Chicago (Mustangs), Cleveland (Crunch) and Grand Rapids (Rapid City FC) were officially announced as charter teams. [1]
On March 29, 2024, the league announced a merger with the National Indoor Soccer League, keeping the Major League Indoor Soccer name. [2]
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-Up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Grand Rapids City | 16-7 | Omaha Kings | Chicago, Illinois |
| 2023-24 | Cleveland Crunch | 9-4 | Omaha Kings | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Team | City/Area | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Men's Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Bombers | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo Civic Center | 4,987 | 2018 | TBA |
| Brew City Legends | Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 2023 | TBA | ||
| Canadian Crusaders [3] | Toronto, Canada | 2025 | |||
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2012 | Armando Gamboa | |
| Colorado Bucks SC | Littleton, Colorado | Foothills Fieldhouse | 2023 | TBA | |
| Cleveland Crunch | Cleveland, Ohio | Soccer Sportsplex | 1,000 | 1989,2020 | Benny Dargle |
| Ohio Extreme | Lima, Ohio | Apex Sports Zone | 2023 | ||
| Omaha Kings FC | Omaha, Nebraska | 2016 | |||
| Rapid City FC | Grand Rapids, Michigan | 2022 | Fabian Rodriguez | ||
| Red Cedar FC | Lansing, Michigan | 2024 | |||
| Rockford FC | Rockford, Illinois | ||||
| Summit City FC | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 2024 |
| Team | City/State | Arena | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2025 | ||
| Brew City Legends | Milwaukee | ||||
| Colorado Bucks SC | Littleton, Colorado | Foothills Fieldhouse | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Summit City FC | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 2024 | 2024 | ||
| Zoo City FC | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 2023 | 2024 |
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