Detroit Ignition
| Detroit Ignition | |
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Disbanded | 2009 |
| Arena | Compuware Arena |
| Based in | Plymouth, Michigan |
| Colors | red, gold, black |
| League | Xtreme Soccer League |
The Detroit Ignition is a dormant 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-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Attendance Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Head coaches
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Mark Pulisic (2006–2007) - Bob Lilley (2007–2008)
- Matt Johnson (2008–2009)
Arenas
- Compuware Arena (2006–09)
Television
For the 2007–2008 season, 11 Detroit Ignition games were televised by Comcast Local, a Midwest sports network based in Michigan and Indiana. Also four games were shown on Fox Soccer Channel. For the 2008-2009 season, 10 Detroit Ignition games were televised by Comcast Local. All games were live on b2 Network.