Detroit Ignition
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| Detroit Ignition | |
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Disbanded | 2009 |
| Arena | Compuware Arena |
| Based in | Plymouth Township, Michigan |
| Colors | red, gold, black |
| League | Xtreme Soccer League |
The Detroit Ignition were an American indoor soccer team that has played three seasons, most recently 2008–09.
In April 2006, Greg Bibb, president of Hantz Group Sports and Entertainment, introduced the teams as a new Major Indoor Soccer League expansion team. They played at the Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth Township, Michigan. Their first season was 2006–07 MISL season.
After the 2007–08 MISL season, the league folded. Soon afterwards, the Ignition joined the Xtreme Soccer League.[1] The Ignition ended the 2008–09 campaign in first place which netted them the XSL title. The XSL went on "hiatus" after one season.
| Year | League | Reg. season | Playoffs | Attendance average |
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| 2006–07 | MISL II | 1st MISL, 18-12 | Lost Final | 3,545 |
| 2007–08 | MISL II | 1st MISL, 22–8 | Lost Semifinal | 3,745 |
| 2008–09 | XSL | 1st XSL, 12-8 | Won XSL Championship | 3,473 |
Roster
As of 16th of January, 2009 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Head coaches
Mark Pulisic (2006–2007)- Bob Lilley (2007–2008)
- Matt Johnson (2008–2009)
Arenas
- Compuware Arena (2006–09)