Major League Indoor Soccer
| Founded | August 2022 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Other club from | Canada |
| Conferences | North, South |
| Number of clubs | 13+ (men's, as of 2025–26; expansions ongoing) |
| Website | www |
Major League Indoor Soccer (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 announced as charter teams.[1]
On March 12, 2024, the league announced a partner Women’s Major League Indoor Soccer (WMLIS) to begin play in 2024–25 season.[2]
On March 29, 2024, the league announced a merger with the National Indoor Soccer League, keeping the Major League Indoor Soccer name.[3]
The league has continued to expand, including into the South with teams like Atlético Orlando FC and additions such as Dallas CD La Cuadra, Boulder United FC Halo, Las Vegas Turf Monsters, and Salt Lake City Uprising for the 2025–26 season.[4]
Men's teams
- Active
| Team | City | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Men's Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Bombers | Amarillo, Texas | Amarillo Civic Center | 4,987 | 2018 | Chad Webb |
| Canadian Crusaders[5] | Toronto, Canada | Scarborough Soccer Centre | 2000 | 2022 | Lorenzo Redwood |
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2012 | Armando Gamboa | |
| Colorado Bucks SC | Littleton, Colorado | Foothills Fieldhouse | 2023 | TBA | |
| Cleveland Crunch | Cleveland, Ohio | Wolstein Center | 13,610 | 1989 | Antonio Jose Manfut |
| Red Cedar FC | Novi, Michigan | TOCA Soccer and Sports Center Novi East | 2024 | Gregory Louis | |
| Rockford Thunder | Rockford, Illinois | Mercy Health Sports Score 2 Indoor Center | 1,000 | 2025 | Tony Benitez |
| Bridge City FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Sewickley Sports Arena | 2,000 | 2025 | Travis MacKenzie |
| Summit City FC | Waterloo, Indiana | Classic City Center | 2024 | TBA | |
| Atletico Pro FC (Atlético Orlando FC) | Orlando, Florida | Sofive Lake Nona | 2025 (full season debut; exhibitions earlier) | Victor Rada |
- Inactive
| Team | City/Area | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Men's Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Extreme | Lima, Ohio | ||||
| Rapid City FC | Grand Rapids, Michigan | ||||
| Utah Uprising FC | Utah |
Women's teams
Women’s Major League Indoor Soccer (WMLIS)
| Team | City/State | Arena | Capacity | Founded | Joined | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2024 | 2024 | Armando Gamboa (HC/CEO | |
| Panathinaikos Chicago | Hoffman Estates, Illinois | Grand Sports Arena | 2024 | 2024 | Javier Marín Asensio | |
| Summit City United | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Classic City Center | 2024 | 2024 | Sam Pech | |
| Zoo City FC | Kalamazoo, Michigan | Let's Play Soccer Portage | 2023 | 2024 | Michael Rayburn |
Championships
- Men's
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Grand Rapids City | 16-7 | Omaha Kings | Chicago, Illinois |
| 2023-24 | Cleveland Crunch | 9-4 | Omaha Kings | Omaha, Nebraska |
| 2024-25 | Amarillo Bombers | 10-8 (OT) | Cleveland Crunch | Cleveland, Ohio |
| 2025-26 | TBA | TBA | TBA | Las Vegas, Nevada (March 28–29, 2026 |
- Women's
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Chicago Mustangs | 8–7 | Summit City United | Cleveland, Ohio |
2025–26 season
as of February 2026 (standings subject to frequent change)
The MLIS is in its regular season with two conferences (North and South). Teams play a 12-game schedule, with the top two from each advancing to finals in Las Vegas (March 28–29, 2026).[8]
Points: 3 for regulation win, 2 for OT/SO win, 1 for OT/SO loss.
North Conference
| Rk | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | W% | RW | OTW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1.000 | 9 | 0 | 82 | 42 | +40 | 4–0–0 | 5–0–0 | 0–0 | W9 |
| 2 | Cleveland Crunch | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 22 | .815 | 7 | 0 | 105 | 51 | +54 | 4–0–0 | 3–1–1 | 0–0 | W1 |
| 3 | Chicago Mustangs | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 15 | .556 | 5 | 0 | 66 | 67 | -1 | 3–3–0 | 2–1–0 | 0–0 | W3 |
| 4 | Bridge City FC | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | .458 | 3 | 1 | 60 | 62 | -2 | 1–2–0 | 3–2–0 | 0–0 | L1 |
| 5 | o Lansing | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 11 | .367 | 3 | 1 | 85 | 110 | -25 | 2–3–0 | 2–3–0 | 0–0 | L3 |
| 6 | o Rockford | 9 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | .333 | 2 | 1 | 51 | 77 | -26 | 2–1–1 | 1–4–0 | 0–0 | OTL1 |
| 7 | o Ft. Wayne | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | .033 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 105 | -40 | 0–6–0 | 0–3–1 | 0–0 | L5 |
South Conference
| Rk | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | W% | RW | OTW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarillo | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1.000 | 8 | 0 | 87 | 32 | +55 | 4–0–0 | 4–0–0 | 0–0 | W8 |
| 2 | Orlando (Atletico Pro FC) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 23 | .697 | 7 | 0 | 96 | 58 | +38 | 5–0–1 | 2–2–1 | 0–0 | L2 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 15 | .625 | 5 | 0 | 70 | 58 | +12 | 3–1–0 | 2–2–0 | 0–0 | W1 |
| 4 | o Las Vegas | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 | .381 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 0–1–0 | 3–3–0 | 0–0 | W2 |
| 5 | o Boulder | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | .333 | 2 | 1 | 49 | 44 | +5 | 3–3–0 | 0–2–0 | 0–0 | L1 |
| 6 | o Dallas | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 124 | -93 | 0–5–0 | 0–5–0 | 0–0 | L10 |
Legend: x – Clinched playoff spot; o – Eliminated from playoffs.
References
- ^ "MLIS CHARTS PATH FORWARD IN INAUGURAL MEETING". MISL Website. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Welcome to Our New Website" (Press release). Women's Major League Indoor Soccer. March 12, 2024.
- ^ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer Takes Major Step with Acquisition of National Indoor Soccer League - Major League Indoor Soccer". 29 March 2024.
- ^ "Major League Indoor Soccer Releases 2025–26 Season Schedule". 26 September 2025.
- ^ "MLIS GOES INTERNATIONAL, WELCOMES CANADIAN CRUSADERS FROM TORONTO". SoccerShift. August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Atletico Pro FC, Orlando". atleticoprofc.us.
- ^ "Major League Indoor Soccer homepage". MISL page.
- ^ "MLIS Standings 2025–26". mlispro.com.