Detroit Ignition Founded 2006 Disbanded 2009 Arena Compuware 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."XTREME SOCCER LEAGUE DEBUTS SEPTEMBER 16" 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 average2006–07MISL II1st MISL, 18-12Lost Final3,5452007–08MISL II1st MISL, 22–8Lost Semifinal3,7452008–09XSL1st XSL, 12-8Won XSL Championship3,473
Roster As of 16th of January, 2009
Head coaches Mark Pulisic (2006–2007) Bob Lilley (2007–2008) Matt Johnson (2008–2009)
Arenas Compuware Arena (2006–09)
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 Official site
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