The

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season was the franchise's first season in the

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(AFL). The team was coached by Bob McMillen and played their home games at the

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. In their inaugural season, the Kiss did well at the box office, finishing second in the AFL (behind

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) in attendance, drawing 98,505 fans to nine home games (or 10,945 per game). On the field, though, it was a different story: after winning two of their first three games, LA managed just one victory thereafter, finishing 3–15 and missing the playoffs.

Offseason

2013 dispersal draft

;Notes : Los Angeles traded their first-round selection to

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in exchange for

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Roster changes

Regular season

Schedule

The Kiss began the season on the road against the

San Antonio Talons The San Antonio Talons were a professional arena football team based in San Antonio, Texas. They played in the Arena Football League (AFL). Their home arena was the Alamodome, following their relocation to San Antonio for the 2012 season. The ...

on March 15. Their final regular season game was on July 26, on the road against the

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Offseason

2013 dispersal draft

Roster changes

Regular season

Schedule

Standings

Staff

Roster

References