Major Arena Soccer League 3
| Founded | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Number of clubs | 20 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Domestic cup | U.S. Open for Indoor Soccer |
| Current champions | RGV Barracudas FC (2025) |
| Website | www |
The Major Arena Soccer League 3 (MASL 3) is a North American indoor soccer league that serves as the developmental league of the Major Arena Soccer League and MASL 2.
History
Established in the summer of 2020, MASL 3 is the third tier of indoor soccer in North America under the MASL banner.[1][2] Grand Rapids Wanderers and Muskegon Risers II were the first two member clubs announced[3] with the Omaha Kings FC and Sunflower State FC named the same week.[4][5] Wichita Wings II and Springfield Demize were also added to the inaugural MASL3 lineup.[6][7][8]
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic just four teams (Grand Rapids and Muskegon sat out) competed in the inaugural season of 2020–21. Omaha Kings FC finished the six-game regular season unbeaten and went on to capture the Heartland Invitational Cup with victories over Wichita Wings II (11-8) and Sunflower State FC (13-7).[9]
In September 2024, Major Arena Soccer League announced the unification of several former PASL member clubs to join MASL 3 in addition to a new women's league (MASL W).[10]
Teams
| Division | Team | City | Arena | Joined | MASL/MASL2 affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Baltimore Kings | Baltimore, MD | Goals Baltimore | 2021 | Salisbury Steaks[11] |
| Cumberland Valley SC | Hagerstown, MD | Hagerstown Field House | 2026 | ||
| Delaware City FC | Wilmington, DE | Kirkwood Sports Complex | 2026 | ||
| Maryland Storm | Westminster, MD | Carroll County Indoor Sports Center | 2025 | ||
| Northern Virginia FC | Winchester, VA | Winchester Sportsplex | 2021 | ||
| Virginia Marauders FC | Winchester, VA | Winchester Sportsplex | 2022 | ||
| East | Sahara Gunners | Buffalo, NY | Kenan Center Arena | 2024 | |
| Cleveland Samba SC | Cleveland, OH | Soccer Soccerplex | 2024 | ||
| Roc City Boom | Rochester, NY | Rochester Sports Garden | 2024 | ||
| Youngstown Nighthawks | Youngstown, OH | Farmer Jim's Sports Complex | 2024 | ||
| Great Lakes North | Cincinnati Swerve | Cincinnati, OH | Gametime Training Center | 2024 | |
| Detroit Waza Flo | Detroit, MI | Total Sports Novi East | 2024 | ||
| Kalamazoo United | Kalamazoo, MI | Let's Play Portage | 2024 | ||
| Muskegon Risers | Muskegon, MI | Total Sports Novi East | 2024 | ||
| South | Deportivo Shaolin | Kansas City, KS | Wichitas Edge Sports Complex | 2026 | |
| OKC Certified Lions | Oklahoma City, OK | Let's Play ISA | 2024 | ||
| RGV Barracudas FC | Brownsville, TX | Barracudas Park | 2024 | ||
| Springfield Demize | Springfield, MO | Lake Country Soccer | 2024 | ||
| The Bold Dream FC | Austin, TX | SoccerZone South Austin | 2026 | ||
| Wichita Selection | Wichita, KS | Let's Play Wichita | 2024 |
Former teams
- Austin Emerald FC (2024–2025) – Inactive
- Brew City United (2024–2025)
- Central Texas Coyotes (2024–2025)
- DMV Gunners (2023–2024)
- Des Moines United FC (2021–22) – rebranded as Iowa Demon Hawks and moved to MASL 2
- Elizabethtown Ignite (2024)
- FC Indiana Lions (2024–2025)
- FC Wichita (2021–22)
- Fredericksburg Fire FC (2021–24) – Inactive
- Grand Rapids Wanderers (2020–21)
- Houston Bolt FC (2024–2025)
- Indiana United FC (2024–2025)
- Jackson Boom (2024) – Inactive
- Kansas City Barilleros (2024–25) – moved to MLIS
- Muskegon Risers II (2020–21)
- Omaha Kings FC (2020–21) – moved to MLIS
- Philadelphia Spartans (2021–25)
- Salisbury Steaks (2023–24) – moved to MASL 2
- San Antonio Eagles (2024–2025) – Inactive
- Skyline City CF (2021–22)
- Springfield Demize (2020–22)
- Summit City (2024–2025)
- Sunflower State FC (2020–22)
- West Michigan Wrath (2024–25)
Champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Omaha Kings FC | Sunflower State FC | 13–7 |
| 2021–22 | East: Northern Virginia FC
Midwest: Springfield Demize |
Fredericksburg Fire FC
Des Moines United |
12–7
11–6 |
| 2022–23 | Northern Virginia FC | Philadelphia Spartans | 9–8 OT |
| 2023–24 | Northern Virginia FC | Philadelphia Spartans | 17–9 |
| 2024–25 | RGV Barracudas FC | Roc City Boom | 8–6 |
References
- ^ "MASL announces MASL3, next tier in arena soccer pyramid". Major Arena Soccer League. July 20, 2020.
- ^ "THIRD TIER: MASL to add regionally based conferences in 2021 in new M3 league". Front Row Soccer. July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Wanderers to enter the MASL3 in 2021". Grand Rapids Wanderers. July 21, 2020.
- ^ "Youth R.I.S.E coach earns trial with pro team". Northeast News. March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Comets bring back Nick McDonald on a two-year contract". The Examiner. September 29, 2021.
- ^ "MASL 3 expansion: Wichita to build reserve team in 2021". Wichita Wings. September 15, 2020.
- ^ "Springfield Demize joins the MASL". Springfield Demize. October 29, 2020.
- ^ "MASL PYRAMID: M2 is solidified, while M3 is established". Front Row Soccer. December 28, 2020.
- ^ "Sunflower State FC MASL III 2020–2021 Season Recap". Sunflower State FC. February 25, 2021.
- ^ "Major Arena Soccer announces historic unification". Major Arena Soccer League. September 3, 2024.
- ^ "Salisbury Steaks will move to Major Arena Soccer League 2 for 2024-25 season". MASL 2 Website. August 16, 2024.