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The SISL was a men's soccer league in North America. It included both indoor and outdoor seasons and was a precursor to the USISL. The SISL's indoor league ran from 1986/87 to 1990/91 and its outdoor league ran from 1989-91 before becoming the USISL. Football is a ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ...


History

The Southwest Indoor Soccer League began its life in 1986. In 1989 the league added an outdoor season and subsequently became known as the Southwest Independent Soccer League with many teams playing both indoor and outdoor seasons. Before the beginning the 1990/91 indoor season the league again changed its name to the Sunbelt Independent Soccer League, and again prior to the beginning of the 1991/92 indoor season the league changed its name to the United States Interregional Soccer League, better known as the USISL. The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ...


Complete team list

  • Amarillo Challengers (Indoor: 1986/87-89/90)
  • Arkansas Diamonds (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1990-91)
  • Atlanta Express (Indoor: 1990/91; Outdoor: 1991, becomes Gwinnett County Steamers of USISL)
  • Austin Sockadillos (Indoor: 1987/88-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91)
  • Colorado Comets (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91)
  • El Paso Patriots (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1991, as El Paso Sixshooters in 1989/90, as El Paso Spurs in 1990/91)
  • Fort Worth Kickers (Indoor: 1986/87-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91, as Garland Genesis in 1986/87, as Addison Arrows in 1986/87-89/90, as North Texas United in 1990)
  • Georgia Steamers (Indoor: 1990/91, becomes Atlanta Quicksilver of USISL)
  • Houston Express (Indoor: 1988/89-89/90)
  • Lubbock Lazers (Indoor: 1986/87-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91)
  • Memphis Rogues (Indoor: 1990/91; Outdoor: 1991, becomes Memphis Survivors of USISL)
  • Nashville Metros (Indoor: 1990/91; Outdoor: 1991)
  • New Mexico Chiles (Indoor: 1986/87-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91, as Albuquerque Outlaws in 1986/87, as Albuquerque Gunners in 1987/88-1990, as New Mexico Roadrunners in 1990/91)
  • Oklahoma City Warriors (Indoor: 1986/87-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91, becomes Oklahoma City Slickers of USISL)
  • Permian Basin Shooting Stars (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1990)
  • Phoenix Hearts (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1990-91)
  • Richardson Rockets (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1990-91, becomes North Texas Flyers in USISL)
  • San Antonio Generals (Indoor: 1988/89-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91, as San Antonio Heat in 1988/89-1989)
  • Tucson Amigos (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1990-91)
  • Tulsa Renegades (Indoor: 1989/90-90/91; Outdoor: 1989-91)
  • Waco Kickers (Indoor: 1989/90; Outdoor: 1990, merged into Ft. Worth Kickers after 1990 season)
  • Wichita Tornado (Indoor: 1988/89)

The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... The El Paso Patriots are a USL Premier Development League team located in El Paso, Texas. ... The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... Categories: Stub | United States soccer clubs (defunct) | Memphis, Tennessee sports ... The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... Year Founded 1989 League USL Premier Development League Stadium Ezell Park Coach Andy Poklad, 2001- All-Time Leaders* Games - Goals - Assists - Points - Shutouts - First Game - Largest Win - Worst Defeat - PDL Championship - US Open Cup None *all stats for MLS regular season only The Nashville Metros are a Nashville, Tennessee Premier... The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ... The USISL began life in 1986 as the Southwest Indoor Soccer League. ...

Champions

  • 1986/87: Addison Arrows 7-2* Lubbock Lazers
  • 1987/88: Oklahoma City Warriors 3-0 Austin Sockadillos
  • 1988/89: Lubbock Lazers 3-2 Austin Sockadillos
  • 1989: Colorado Comets 3-1* Addison Arrows
  • 1989/90: Addison Arrows 3-0 Phoenix Hearts
  • 1990: Colorado Comets (declared winner after championship game was cancelled)
  • 1990/91: Colorado Comets 3-0 Oklahoma City Warriors
  • 1991: Richardson Rockets 3-0* New Mexico Chiles

- Champions determined by best-of-5-game series, except for 1986/87, 1989 & 1991 seasons which were determined by one-game final.

 

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