Archive - MISL 1980s: The Story of Indoor Soccer

Why Did the MISL Fold?

Your thoughts on why indoor soccer couldn't sustain itself at the major league level.

Jun 9 •

MISL 1980s: The Book UPDATE

Slow and steady wins the race...

Jun 3 •

May 2025

A Magic Moment: 1983's Steamers vs. Wings Showdown - Part 2

Danish phenom Kim Roentved uses his head to get revenge.

May 20 •

A Magic Moment: 1983's Steamers vs. Wings Showdown - Part 1

Wichita seeks revenge for the 1981 Semifinal Playoff debacle.

May 13 •

April 2025

Preserving MISL History

How to keep your team's history alive while achieving [minimal] fame and [even less] fortune.

Apr 23 •

A Magic Moment: The 1980 Championship Game - Part 2

Houston bows out...forever.

Apr 1 •

March 2025

A Magic Moment: The 1980 Championship Game - Part 1

The defending champion New York Arrows take on the Houston Summit.

Mar 18 •

February 2025

A Magic Moment: Sockers vs. Blast - Part 2

San Diego and Baltimore go down to the wire in May of 1983.

Feb 25 •

A Magic Moment: Sockers vs. Blast - Part 1

The May 19, 1983 championship series Game Four battle between San Diego and Baltimore.

Feb 11 •

January 2025

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