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| Founded | August 2022 |
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| Country | United States |
| Website | www |
The Major League Indoor Soccer League (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]
| Team | City/State | Arena | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Bucks SC | Littleton, Colorado | Foothills Fieldhouse | 2023 | ||
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2012 | 2017, 2021 | Armando Gamboa |
| Cleveland Crunch | Cleveland, Ohio | Soccer Sportsplex | 2021 | 2022 | Benny Dargle |
| Omaha Kings | Omaha, Nebraska | 2021 | 2022 | ||
| Rapid City FC | Grand Rapids, Michigan | 2022 | 2022 | Fabian Rodriguez | |
| Ohio Extreme | Lima, Ohio | Apex Sports Zone | 2023 | 2023 |
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