The Xtreme Soccer League (XSL) was an

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league that began play in December 2008. Four teams from the former Major Indoor Soccer League participated in the first XSL season: the Chicago Storm,

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, Milwaukee Wave, and

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. Other former MISL teams joined the National Indoor Soccer League or

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. The XSL officially launched on 16 September 2008, with a press conference in

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. Brian Loftin was the XSL's commissioner. Each team played a 20-game schedule beginning in December and ending in late March. There were no playoffs. On 3 December 2008, the XSL announced that

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would supply the Triumph X 600 as the official match ball. Citing economic trouble, the XSL folded in July 2009. Although the league officially called it a one-year hiatus, the league never resumed play.

Teams

XSL champions

Average attendance

Xtreme Soccer Xperience

The Xtreme Soccer Xperience (XSL's parent company) held "3 vs. 3" tournaments,

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tournaments,

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tournaments, and freestyle juggling competitions. The league also offered a fantasy season to fans, similar to fantasy football.

References

{{USDefunctSoccer Defunct indoor soccer leagues in the United States Sports leagues established in 2008 Sports leagues disestablished in 2009