Major League Indoor Soccer

Major League Indoor Soccer Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS) is an indoor soccer league that began play in 2022 and based in the United States. History [edit]Major League Indoor Soccer was announced in August 2022 to begin play in December of the same year.[1] The league launched with 12 teams divided among three divisions: East, Central, and South.

The league's first game featured Rapid City FC defeat the Cincinnati Swerve 8-1 at GameTime Training Center in Fairfield, Ohio.[2] On March 29, 2024, the league announced a merger with the National Indoor Soccer League, keeping the Major League Indoor Soccer name.[3] Bernie Lilavois would be named new commissioner of the MLIS in November 2024.[4] In July 2025, MLIS announced the launch of Major League Indoor Soccer Extended (MLISX), an amateur league designed to provide a pathway to professionalism for players, coaches, and officials.

The league will be operated by MLIS, but each franchise will be independently owned and managed.[5] Men's teams [edit]- Active On August 18, 2022, Chicago (Mustangs), Cleveland Crunch, and Grand Rapids (Rapid City FC) were announced as charter teams.[6] Former NISL team Central Florida Crusaders relocated to Toronto and joined the MLIS ahead of the 2024-25 season as the Canadian Crusaders, the league's first team based outside the United States.[7] Panathinaikos Chicago would join the MLIS for the 2024-25 season[8], though they would not return for 2025-26.

The league expanded to 13 teams for the 2025-26 season with the addition of Atlético Pro FC, Dallas CD La Cuadra, Boulder United FC Halo, Las Vegas Turf Monsters, Utah Uprising FC, Bridge City FC, and Rockford Thunder.[9] The league would be redivided into two conferences, North and South.

Inactive Women's teams [edit]On March 12, 2024, the league announced a partner Women’s Major League Indoor Soccer (WMLIS) to begin play in 2024–25 season.[13] Women’s Major League Indoor Soccer (WMLIS) Championships [edit]- Men's - Women's 2025–26 season [edit]as of February 2026[update] (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).[14] Points: 3 for regulation win, 2 for OT/SO win, 1 for OT/SO loss. North Conference [edit]South Conference [edit]Legend: x – Clinched playoff spot; o – Eliminated from playoffs. References [edit]- ^ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer - New Indoor Pro League To Debut 2022 - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2026-04-01.

^ "News: Rapid City Rolls to First MLIS Win in Cincinnati - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2022-12-04. Retrieved 2026-04-01. - ^ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer Takes Major Step with Acquisition of National Indoor Soccer League - Major League Indoor Soccer". 29 March 2024. - ^ "News: Major League Indoor Soccer Names Bernie Lilavois Commissioner - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2026-04-01.

^ "News: MAJOR LEAGUE INDOOR SOCCER LAUNCHES MLISX - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2025-07-31. Retrieved 2026-04-01. - ^ "MLIS CHARTS PATH FORWARD IN INAUGURAL MEETING". MISL Website. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022. - ^ "News: MLIS Goes International, Welcomes Canadian Crusaders from Toronto - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2026-04-01.

^ "News: Panathinaikos Chicago Joins Major League Indoor Soccer for the 2024-25 Season - Major League Indoor Soccer | MLIS News, Teams & Schedules". www.mlispro.com. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2026-04-01. - ^ "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. - ^ "Welcome to Our New Website" (Press release). Women's Major League Indoor Soccer.

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