Major League Indoor Soccer
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| Founded | August 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Other club from | Canada |
| Conferences | North, South |
| Number of clubs | 15 (as of September 7, 2026) |
| Current champions | Canadian Crusaders (1st title) (2025-26) |
| Website | www |
Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS) is an indoor soccer league that began play in 2022 and based in the United States.
History
[edit]Major League Indoor Soccer was announced in August 2022 to begin play in December of the same year.[1] The league launched with 12 teams divided among three divisions: East, Central, and South. The league's first game featured Rapid City FC defeat the Cincinnati Swerve 8-1 at GameTime Training Center in Fairfield, Ohio.[2]
On March 29, 2024, the league announced a merger with the National Indoor Soccer League, keeping the Major League Indoor Soccer name.[3]
Bernie Lilavois would be named new commissioner of the MLIS in November 2024.[4]
In July 2025, MLIS announced the launch of Major League Indoor Soccer Extended (MLISX), an amateur league designed to provide a pathway to professionalism for players, coaches, and officials. The league will be operated by MLIS, but each franchise will be independently owned and managed.[5]
Men's teams
[edit]- Active
On August 18, 2022, Chicago (Mustangs), Cleveland Crunch, and Grand Rapids (Rapid City FC) were announced as charter teams.[6]
Former NISL team Central Florida Crusaders relocated to Toronto and joined the MLIS ahead of the 2024-25 season as the Canadian Crusaders, the league's first team based outside the United States.[7]
Panathinaikos Chicago would join the MLIS for the 2024-25 season[8], though they would not return for 2025-26.
The league expanded to 13 teams for the 2025-26 season with the addition of Atlético Pro FC, Dallas CD La Cuadra, Boulder United FC Halo, Las Vegas Turf Monsters, Utah Uprising FC, Bridge City FC, and Rockford Thunder.[9] The league would be redivided into two conferences, North and South.
In July 2026, the MLIS announced that the Tampa Bay Terror would be promoted up from MLISX, the first such promotion in league history.[10]
On September 7, 2026, the league added Mesquite United FC for both MLIS and WMLIS.[11]
On September 27, the Chicago Mustangs left the league to join the MASL2.
| North Conference | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | City | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Men's Coach |
| Bridge City FC | Sewickley, Pennsylvania | Sewickley Sports Arena | 2,000 | 2025 | Travis MacKenzie |
| Canadian Crusaders | Toronto, Canada | Scarborough Soccer Centre | 2000 | 2022 | Lorenzo Redwood |
| Cleveland Crunch | Cleveland, Ohio | Wolstein Center | 13,610 | 1989 | Antonio Jose Manfut |
| Fort Wayne Flames | Fort Wayne, Indiana | TBA | 2024 | Sam Pech | |
| Red Cedar FC | Novi, Michigan | TOCA Soccer and Sports Center Novi East | 2024 | Gregory Louis | |
| Rockford Thunder | Rockford, Illinois | Mercy Health Sports Score 2 Indoor Center | 1,000 | 2025 | Tony Benitez |
| South Conference | |||||
| Amarillo Bombers | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo Civic Center | 4,987 | 2018 | Chad Webb |
| Atletico Orlando FC | Orlando, Florida | Sofive Soccer Center Lake Nona | 2025 | Victor Rada | |
| Colorado Foxes | Denver, Colorado | Foothills Fieldhouse | 1990 | Raymundo Reza | |
| Dallas CD La Cuadra | Carrollton, Texas | TOCA Soccer and Sports Center Carrollton | 2025 | Jose Galarza | |
| Las Vegas Turf Monsters | Las Vegas, Nevada | Orleans Arena | 7,773[12] | 2024 | Skyler Goo |
| Mesquite United | Mesquite, Texas | Mesquite Indoor Soccer World | 2026 | Travis Avant III | |
| Tampa Bay Terror | Fairview Shores, Florida | Sofive Soccer Center Winter Park | 1995 | Dominic Coco | |
| Utah Uprising FC | Draper, Utah | Sports City Utah | 2024 | Garrett Losee | |
- Inactive
| Team | City/Area | Founded | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Emerald | Austin, Texas | Joined PASL | |
| Cincinnati Swerve | Cincinnati, Ohio | Joined MASL3 | |
| Colorado Bucks SC | Littleton, Colorado | 2023 | Rebranded |
| Detroit Waza Flo | Detroit, Michigan | Joined MASL3 | |
| Houston Bolt | Houston, Texas | Joined PASL | |
| Illinois Stateline Falcons | Rockford, Illinois | Folded | |
| Omaha Kings | Omaha, Nebraska | Joined MASL2 | |
| Ohio Extreme | Lima, Ohio | Folded | |
| Panathinaikos Chicago | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | 2020 | Left, still plays in NPSL |
| Rapid City FC | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Folded | |
| Springfield Demize | Springfield, Missouri | Joined PASL | |
| Wichita Selection | Park City, Kansas | Joined PASL |
Women's teams
[edit]On March 12, 2024, the league announced the Women’s Major League Indoor Soccer (WMLIS) to begin play in 2024–25 season.[13]
Women’s Major League Indoor Soccer (WMLIS)
| East Division | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | City/State | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Joined | Head coach |
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2024 | 2024 | Armando Gamboa (HC/CEO | |
| New Jersey Angels | Wall Township, New Jersey | GoodSports USA | Carlos Figueroa | |||
| Fort Wayne Fever | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Classic City Center | 2024 | 2024 | Sam Pech | |
| Zoo City FC | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Let's Play Soccer Portage | 2023 | 2024 | Michael Rayburn | |
| West Division | ||||||
| Team | City/State | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
| Las Vegas Turf Monsters | Las Vegas, Nevada | Big League Dreams | Skyler Goo | |||
| Mesquite United | Mesquite, Texas | |||||
| New Mexico Lightning | Albuquerque, New Mexico | TBA | 2019 | 2025 | ||
| Phoenix Pulse FC | Glendale, Arizona | Arizona Sports Complex | 2025 | 2025 | Mike Navarro | |
| Utah Uprising FC | Draper, Utah | Sports City | 2025 | 2025 | ||
| Team | City | Founded | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panathinaikos Chicago | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | 2020 | Doesn't play indoor, but has local womens program |
| Summit City Sentinels | Fort Wayne, Indiana | 2025 | Rebranded into Fort Wayne Fever |
Championships
[edit]- Men's
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Site | Host City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Grand Rapids City | 16-7 | Omaha Kings | Grand Sports Arena | Chicago, Illinois |
| 2023-24 | Cleveland Crunch | 9-4 | Omaha Kings | Baxter Arena | Omaha, Nebraska |
| 2024-25 | Amarillo Bombers | 10-8 (OT) | Cleveland Crunch | Wolstein Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 2025-26 | Toronto Crusaders | 6-4 | Amarillo Bombers | Orleans Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada |
- Women's
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Site | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Chicago Mustangs | 8–7 | Summit City United | Wolstein Center | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 2025-26 | Utah Uprising FC | 10-4 | Chicago Mustangs | Orleans Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada |
2025–26 season
[edit]as of February 2026[update] (standings subject to frequent change)
The MLIS is in its regular season with two conferences (North and South). Teams play a 12-game schedule, with the top two from each advancing to finals in Las Vegas (March 28–29, 2026).[14]
Points: 3 for regulation win, 2 for OT/SO win, 1 for OT/SO loss.
North Conference
[edit]| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | W% | RW | OTW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x Toronto | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 33 | .917 | 11 | 0 | 106 | 55 | +51 | 6–0–0 | 5-1-0 | 0–0 | W1 |
| x Cleveland | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 31 | .861 | 10 | 0 | 133 | 67 | +66 | 6–0–0 | 4–1–1 | 0–0 | W4 |
| o Pittsburgh | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 20 | .556 | 6 | 1 | 97 | 81 | +16 | 4–2–0 | 3–3–0 | 0–0 | L1 |
| o Chicago | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 18 | .500 | 6 | 0 | 89 | 91 | -2 | 3–4–0 | 3–2–0 | 0–0 | L2 |
| o Lansing | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | .361 | 3 | 2 | 100 | 129 | -29 | 2–4–0 | 3–3–0 | 0–0 | W1 |
| o Rockford | 12 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 9 | .278 | 2 | 1 | 67 | 108 | -39 | 2–1–2 | 1–6–0 | 0–0 | L1 |
| o Ft. Wayne | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | .028 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 132 | -63 | 0–6–0 | 0–5–1 | 0–0 | L7 |
South Conference
[edit]| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | W% | RW | OTW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x Amarillo | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 33 | .917 | 11 | 0 | 129 | 57 | +72 | 6–0–0 | 5–1–0 | 0–0 | W2 |
| x Utah | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 27 | .750 | 9 | 0 | 126 | 83 | +43 | 5–1–0 | 4–2–0 | 0–0 | W5 |
| o Orlando | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 27 | .639 | 7 | 0 | 101 | 68 | +33 | 5–0–1 | 2–3–1 | 0–0 | L3 |
| o Boulder | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | .389 | 4 | 1 | 75 | 70 | +5 | 3–3–0 | 2–4–0 | 0–0 | L1 |
| o Las Vegas | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 8 | .222 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 118 | -59 | 0–6–0 | 3–3–0 | 0–0 | L5 |
| o Dallas | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 3 | .083 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 138 | -94 | 1–5–0 | 0–6–0 | 0–0 | L1 |
Legend: x – Clinched playoff spot; o – Eliminated from playoffs.
References
[edit]- ↑ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer - New Indoor Pro League To Debut 2022 - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "News: Rapid City Rolls to First MLIS Win in Cincinnati - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer Takes Major Step with Acquisition of National Indoor Soccer League - Major League Indoor Soccer". 29 March 2024.
- ↑ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer Names Bernie Lilavois Commissioner - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "News: MAJOR LEAGUE INDOOR SOCCER LAUNCHES MLISX - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2025-07-31. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "MLIS CHARTS PATH FORWARD IN INAUGURAL MEETING". MISL Website. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ↑ "News: MLIS Goes International, Welcomes Canadian Crusaders from Toronto - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "News: Panathinaikos Chicago Joins Major League Indoor Soccer for the 2024-25 Season - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
- ↑ "Major League Indoor Soccer Releases 2025–26 Season Schedule". 26 September 2025.
- ↑ "TAMPA BAY TERROR PROMOTED TO MAJOR LEAGUE INDOOR SOCCER - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2026-07-31. Retrieved 2026-08-03.
- ↑ "Mesquite, Texas, to Join MLIS and WMLIS This Season - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2026-09-01. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
- ↑ https://arenadigest.com/200808062349/in-the-arena/visits/orleans-arena-las-vegas/
- ↑ "Welcome to Our New Website" (Press release). Women's Major League Indoor Soccer. March 12, 2024.
- ↑ "MLIS Standings 2025–26". mlispro.com.
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