Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
| Sport | Indoor soccer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Ceased | 2008 |
| Countries | United States and Mexico |
| Last champion(s) | Baltimore Blast |
| Broadcaster(s) | Fox Soccer Channel |
The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) was the top professional indoor soccer league in the United States. The league was a member of the United States Soccer Federation. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league ceased operations as of May 31, 2008. "We are considering structural changes that will bring us greater efficiencies, while also allowing long term growth and expansion of the League", said John Hantz, former Chairman of the MISL, and Owner/Operator of the Detroit Ignition. All the teams from MISL went to the new indoor leagues: NISL, MASL and the XSL. The NISL and XSL used the same playing rules as the MISL.