Detroit Ignition Explained

Detroit Ignition
Founded 2006
Disbanded 2009
Arena
Based in Plymouth Township, Michigan
Colors red, gold, black
League Xtreme Soccer League
The Detroit Ignition were an American indoor soccer team that has played three seasons, most recently 2008–09.

In April 2006, Greg Bibb, president of Hantz Group Sports and Entertainment, introduced the teams as a new Major Indoor Soccer League expansion team. They played at the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth Township, Michigan. Their first season was 2006–07 MISL season.

After the 2007–08 MISL season, the league folded. Soon afterwards, the Ignition joined the Xtreme Soccer League.[1] The Ignition ended the 2008–09 campaign in first place which netted them the XSL title. The XSL went on "hiatus" after one season.

Year-by-year

YearLeagueReg. SeasonPlayoffsAttendance Average
2006–07MISL II1st MISL, 18-12Lost Final3,545
2007–08MISL II1st MISL, 22–8Lost Semifinal3,745
2008–09XSL1st XSL, 12-8Won XSL Championship3,473

Roster

As of 16th of January, 2009

Head coaches

Arenas

Television

For the 2007–2008 season, 11 Detroit Ignition games were televised by Comcast Local, a Midwest sports network based in Michigan and Indiana. Also four games were shown on Fox Soccer Channel.For the 2008–2009 season, 10 Detroit Ignition games were televised by Comcast Local. All games were live on b2 Network.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.detroitignition.com/news/index.php?cat=15&id=1057 "XTREME SOCCER LEAGUE DEBUTS SEPTEMBER 16"