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{{Infobox football league |
{{Infobox football league |
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| name = Major Arena Soccer League 2 |
| name = Major Arena Soccer League 2 |
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| logo = |
| logo = MASL2 Logo.png |
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| pixels = 200 |
| pixels = 200 |
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| country = [[United States]] |
| country = [[United States]] |
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| other countries = [[Mexico]] |
| other countries = [[Mexico]] |
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| founded = |
| founded = 2017 |
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| teams = |
| teams = 16 |
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| levels = 2 |
| levels = 2 |
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| domest_cup = [[United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer|U.S. Open]] |
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| confed_cup = |
| confed_cup = |
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| champions = [[ |
| champions = [[Des Moines United FC|Iowa Demon Hawks]] (2023–24) |
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| website = {{URL| |
| website = {{URL|https://www.m2soccer.com}} |
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|most_champs=[[San Diego Sockers 2]] (two titles)}} |
|most_champs=[[San Diego Sockers 2]] (two titles)}} |
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The '''Major Arena Soccer League 2''' is a |
The '''Major Arena Soccer League 2''' is a North American [[indoor soccer]] league that serves as the developmental league of the [[Major Arena Soccer League]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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MASL 2 launched in 2017 to "provide an outlet for teams to either reorganize for a re-emergence in the MASL or an avenue for teams to compete in smaller markets in hopes of rising to MASL status."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Schaub|first1=Joshua|title=From the desk of Commissioner Schaub|url=http://www.maslsoccer.com/news/from-the-desk-of-commmissioner-schaub|website=MASL|date=19 September 2017 |access-date=15 January 2018}}</ref> It was announced that MASL 2 would have between 8 and 12 teams.<ref>{{cite web|title=Digest (Sept. 19): MASL places Blast in Eastern Division|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-digest-0920-20170919-story.html|website=The Baltimore Sun|date=19 September 2017 |access-date=15 January 2018}}</ref> |
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The 2018–19 season brought the total number of teams participating in the season up from 10 to 15. [[Stockton, California]] was announced as a market and held a team naming contest, but all news stories from the league website and all mention of the Stockton franchised were dropped. The league changed from having "Conferences" to "Divisions." Expanding from the Eastern and Western conference's the |
The 2018–19 season brought the total number of teams participating in the season up from 10 to 15. [[Stockton, California]], was announced as a market and held a team naming contest, but all news stories from the league website and all mention of the Stockton franchised were dropped. The league changed from having "Conferences" to "Divisions." Expanding from the Eastern and Western conference's the MASL 2 now had the Eastern Division, Mountain Division, and Pacific Division. |
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On February 25, 2021, |
On February 25, 2021, MASL 2 announced the return of the [[RGV Barracudas FC]] to the league to compete in the 2021–2022 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=MASL 2 WELCOMES BACK THE RETURN OF THE RGV BARRACUDAS FC FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON|url=https://www.m2soccer.com/news/masl-2-welcomes-back-the-return-of-the-rgv-barracu|website=MASL 2 Website|date=25 February 2021 |access-date=17 March 2021}}</ref> |
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On March 11, 2021, |
On March 11, 2021, MASL 2 officially welcomed the [[Cleveland Crunch]] to the league.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2020 |title=Return of the Crunch: After nearly 20 years, professional indoor soccer is returning to Cleveland |url=https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/return-of-the-crunch-after-nearly-20-years-professional-indoor-soccer-is-returning-to-cleveland |website=News 5 Cleveland}}</ref> |
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==Sponsorship== |
==Sponsorship== |
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The official game ball is made by [[Mitre Sports International|Mitre]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Husted|first1=Jeff|title=MASL ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH MITRE|url=http://www.maslsoccer.com/news/masl-announces-long-term-partnership-with-mitre|website=MASL|access-date=15 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=MASL Announces Long-Term Partnership With Mitre|url=http://harrisburgheat.com/masl-announces-long-term-partnership-mitre/|website=Harrisburg Heat|date=13 October 2017|access-date=15 January 2018}}</ref> based in [[Wakefield |
The official game ball is made by [[Mitre Sports International|Mitre]],<ref>{{cite web|last1=Husted|first1=Jeff|title=MASL ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH MITRE|url=http://www.maslsoccer.com/news/masl-announces-long-term-partnership-with-mitre|website=MASL|date=13 October 2017 |access-date=15 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=MASL Announces Long-Term Partnership With Mitre|url=http://harrisburgheat.com/masl-announces-long-term-partnership-mitre/|website=Harrisburg Heat|date=13 October 2017|access-date=15 January 2018}}</ref> based in [[Wakefield, England]]. |
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==Teams== |
==Teams== |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Division |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Team |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|City/State |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Arena |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Founded |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Joined |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Head coach |
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!scope="col" style="background:white"|MASL affiliate |
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! style="background:blue;" colspan="7"| <span style="color:white;">East</span> |
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|style="background:blue;" rowspan="5"| <span style="color:white;">East</span> |
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|'''[[Atletico Orlando]]''' |
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|[[Orlando, Florida]] |
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|2017 |
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|2023 |
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|Alex Flores |
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!scope="row"|Baltimore Arsenal |
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|[[Towson, Maryland]] |
|[[Towson, Maryland]] |
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|[[SECU Arena]] |
|[[SECU Arena]] |
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|2023 |
|2023 |
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|2023 |
|2023 |
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|Tarik Walker |
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|[[Baltimore Blast]] |
|[[Baltimore Blast]] |
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|- |
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!scope="row"|Salisbury Steaks |
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|'''[[Rochester Lancers (MASL)|Rochester Lancers]] ''' |
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|[[ |
|[[Salisbury, Maryland]] |
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| Total Sports Experience |
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|2023 |
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|2010 |
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|2025 |
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|2018 |
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|[[Doug Miller (soccer)|Doug Miller]] |
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! style="background:brown;" colspan="7"| <span style="color:white;">North</span> |
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|'''Iowa Demon Hawks''' |
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|[[Des Moines, Iowa]] |
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|MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex |
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|2021 |
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|2022 |
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|Francisco Fernandes, Jr. |
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!scope="row"|Spice City FC |
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|'''[[Iowa Raptors FC]]''' |
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|[[ |
|[[Danbury, Connecticut]] |
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|[[ |
|[[Danbury Ice Arena]] |
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|2024 |
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|2022 |
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|2024 |
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|2022 |
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|[[Onua Obasi]] |
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|Curt Lewis |
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!scope="row"|United Elite Krajisnik FC |
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|'''[[Muskegon Risers SC|Muskegon Risers]]''' |
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|[[ |
|[[Utica, NY]] |
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|[[ |
|[[Adirondack Bank Center]] |
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|2014 |
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|2017 |
|2017 |
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|2023 |
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|Ben Ritsema |
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|Anel Pajazetovic |
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|[[Milwaukee Wave]] |
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|[[Utica City FC]] |
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| rowspan="7" style="background:green;" | <span style="color:white;">Midwest/West</span> |
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!scope="row"|Certified Lions FC |
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|[[Oklahoma City|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma]] |
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| Let's Play ISA Arena |
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|2024 |
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|Thomaso Siranga |
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!scope="row"|Chihuahua Savage II |
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|'''[[St. Louis Ambush (2013–)|St. Louis Ambush]]''' II |
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|[[Chihuahua City|Chihuahua]]. [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua]] |
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|[[St Charles, Missouri]] |
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|Arena Corner Sport |
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|2022, 2024 |
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|2023 |
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|2023 |
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|[[St. Louis Ambush (2013–)|St. Louis Ambush]] |
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!scope="row"|[[Ontario Fury II|Empire Jets]] |
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! style="background:green;" colspan="7"| <span style="color:white;">Midwest</span> |
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|[[Upland, California]] |
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|Upland Arena |
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|'''Amarillo Bombers''' |
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|[[Amarillo, Texas]] |
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|[[Amarillo Civic Center]] |
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|2018 |
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|2019 |
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|Chad Webb |
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|[[Mesquite Outlaws]] |
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|'''Colorado Inferno FC''' |
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|[[Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
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|SoccerHaus COS |
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|2017 |
|2017 |
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|2017 |
|2017 |
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|Anthony Perez |
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|John Wells |
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|[[Empire Strykers]] |
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|'''Kansas Bandits''' |
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|[[Dodge City, Kansas]] |
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|[[United Wireless Arena]] |
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|2022 |
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|2022 |
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|Isais De La Torre |
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!scope="row"|New Mexico Runners |
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|[[Rio Rancho, New Mexico]] |
|[[Rio Rancho, New Mexico]] |
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|[[Rio Rancho Events Center]] |
|[[Rio Rancho Events Center]] |
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!scope="row"|[[San Diego Sockers 2]] |
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|'''[[Wichita Wings (2019)|Wichita Wings]]''' |
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|[[Oceanside, California]] |
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|[[Frontwave Arena]] |
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|2017 |
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|2017 |
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|Rene Ortiz |
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|[[San Diego Sockers (2009)|San Diego Sockers]] |
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!scope="row"|[[Turlock Cal Express]] |
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|[[Turlock, California]] |
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|Turlock Soccer Complex |
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|2011 |
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|2021 |
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|Arturo Pulido |
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!scope="row"|[[Wichita Wings (2019)|Wichita Wings]] |
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|[[Wichita, Kansas]] |
|[[Wichita, Kansas]] |
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|[[Hartman Arena]] |
|[[Hartman Arena]] |
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|2019 |
|2019 |
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|Roger Downing |
|Roger Downing |
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| style="background:brown;" rowspan="6"| <span style="color:white;">North</span> |
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!scope="row"|[[Des Moines United FC|Iowa Demon Hawks]] |
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|[[Des Moines, Iowa]] |
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|[[Buccaneer Arena]] |
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|2021 |
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|2022 |
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|Francisco Fernandes, Jr. |
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! scope="row" |Minnesota Blizzard |
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|'''[[Chihuahua Savage]] II''' |
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|[[St. Paul, Minnesota]] |
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|[[Chihuahua City|Chihuahua]], [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua]] |
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|[[Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum|Warner Coliseum]] |
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|Arena Corner Sport |
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|2024 |
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|2019 |
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|2024 |
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|2019 |
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|Alan Domínguez |
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|[[Chihuahua Savage]] |
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|'''Club Deportivo de Baja California''' |
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|[[Tijuana]], [[Baja California]] |
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|2022 |
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|2022 |
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!scope="row"|[[Muskegon Risers SC|Muskegon Risers]] |
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|'''[[Ontario Fury II|Empire Jets]]''' |
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|[[ |
|[[Muskegon, Michigan]] |
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|[[Mercy Health Arena]] |
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|Upland Arena |
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|2014 |
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|2017 |
|2017 |
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|Ben Ritsema |
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|2017 |
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|[[Milwaukee Wave]] |
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|Anthony Perez |
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|[[Empire Strykers]] |
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!scope="row"|[[St. Louis Ambush (2013–)|St. Louis Ambush]] II |
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|'''[[RGV Barracudas FC]]''' |
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|[[ |
|[[St Charles, Missouri]] |
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|[[ |
|[[Family Arena]] |
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|2023 |
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|2004 |
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|2023 |
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|2021 |
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|Donnie Alberty |
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|Genoni Martinez |
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|[[St. Louis Ambush (2013–)|St. Louis Ambush]] |
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|[[Monterrey Flash]] |
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|- |
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!scope="row"|Wisconsin Conquerers |
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|'''[[San Diego Sockers 2]]''' |
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|[[ |
|[[Marshfield, Wisconsin]] |
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|Greenheck Fieldhouse |
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|[[Pechanga Arena]] |
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|2023 |
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|2017 |
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|2024 |
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|2017 |
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|Rene Ortiz |
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|[[San Diego Sockers (2009)|San Diego Sockers]] |
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|- |
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|'''[[Turlock Cal Express]]''' |
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|[[Turlock, California]] |
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|Turlock Soccer Complex |
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|2011 |
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|2021 |
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|Arturo Pulido |
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===Inactive teams=== |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
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!style="background:white"|Team |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Team |
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!style="background:white"|City/State |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|City/State |
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!style="background:white"|Arena |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Arena |
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!style="background:white"|Founded |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Founded |
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!style="background:white"|Joined |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Joined |
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!style="background:white"| |
!scope="col" style="background:white"|Last played |
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!style="background:white"|MASL Affiliate |
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!scope="row"|[[Iowa Raptors FC]] |
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|'''Wisconsin Conquerors''' |
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|[[ |
|[[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]] |
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|[[Alliant Energy PowerHouse]] |
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|Greenheck Fieldhouse |
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|2022 |
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|2023 |
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|2022 |
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|2024 |
|2024 |
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!scope="row"|Kansas Bandits |
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!scope="row"|Santa Fe Gloom |
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|[[Santa Fe, New Mexico]] |
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|2023 |
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|2023 |
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|2024 |
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==Champions== |
==Champions== |
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{| class="wikitable" |
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |
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|+Overview of Major Arena Soccer League 2 champions |
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!Season |
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!scope="col"|Season |
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!Champions |
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!scope="col"|Champions |
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!Runner-Up |
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!scope="col"|Runner-up |
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!Score(s) |
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!scope="col"|Score |
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!Playoffs / Host |
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!scope="col"|Host |
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|[[2017–18 Major Arena Soccer League 2 season|2017–18]] |
!scope="row"|[[2017–18 Major Arena Soccer League 2 season|2017–18]] |
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|Chicago Mustangs |
|Chicago Mustangs |
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|San Diego Sockers 2 |
|San Diego Sockers 2 |
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|7–0 |
|7–0 |
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|Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|[[Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
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|- |
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|[[2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League 2 season|2018–19]] |
!scope="row"|[[2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League 2 season|2018–19]] |
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|San Diego Sockers 2 |
|San Diego Sockers 2 |
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|Cuervos de Juarez |
|Cuervos de Juarez |
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|7–5 |
|7–5 |
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|[[Ontario, California]] |
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|2019–20 |
!scope="row"|2019–20 |
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|Chihuahua Savage II |
|Chihuahua Savage II<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2020 |title=Chihuahua 2019-20 regular season champs, M2 season completed |url=https://www.m2soccer.com/news/chihuahua-2019-20-regular-season-champs |website=Major Arena Soccer League 2}}</ref> |
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|Playoffs cancelled due to COVID-19 |
|Playoffs cancelled due to COVID-19 |
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|[[2020–21 Major Arena Soccer League 2 season|2020–21]] |
!scope="row"|[[2020–21 Major Arena Soccer League 2 season|2020–21]] |
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|Cleveland Crunch |
|Cleveland Crunch<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2021 |title=Cleveland Crunch wins title in its first season back |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2021/07/19/cleveland-crunch-wins-title-in-return-years-in-the-making |website=Spectrum News 1}}</ref> |
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|Wichita Wings |
|Wichita Wings |
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|11–6 |
|11–6<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2021 |title=Led by Blue Streaks, Cleveland Crunch Wins MASL2 Championship |url=https://jcusports.com/news/2021/7/19/mens-soccer-led-by-blue-streaks-cleveland-crunch-wins-masl2-championship.aspx |website=John Carroll Blue Streaks}}</ref> |
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|Wichita, Kansas |
|[[Wichita, Kansas]] |
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|2021–22 |
!scope="row"|2021–22 |
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|San Diego Sockers 2 |
|San Diego Sockers 2<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 11, 2022 |title=San Diego takes home MASL2 title after championship weekend in Muskegon, tops defending champs Cleveland |url=https://localsportsjournal.com/2022/04/san-diego-takes-home-masl2-title-after-championship-weekend-in-muskegon-tops-defending-champs-cleveland/ |website=Local Sports Journal}}</ref> |
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|Cleveland Crunch |
|Cleveland Crunch |
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|7–4 |
|7–4 |
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|Muskegon, Michigan |
|[[Muskegon, Michigan]] |
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|- |
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|2022–23 |
!scope="row"|2022–23 |
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|Chihuahua Savage II |
|Chihuahua Savage II |
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|Iowa Raptors FC |
|Iowa Raptors FC |
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|10–4 |
|10–4 |
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|Mesquite, Texas |
|[[Mesquite, Texas]] |
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==Former/defunct teams== |
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!scope="row"|2023–24 |
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!Team |
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|Iowa Demon Hawks |
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!City/State |
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|Rochester Lancers |
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!Arena |
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|8–3 |
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!Years played |
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|[[Wichita, Kansas]] |
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|- |
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|[[Arizona Impact]] |
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|[[Glendale, Arizona]] |
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|Arizona Sports Complex |
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|2017–2018 |
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|- |
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|Arizona Lightning |
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|[[Avondale, Arizona]] |
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|Randall McDaniel Sports Complex |
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|2018–2019 |
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|- |
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|Austin Power |
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|[[Austin, Texas]] |
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|[[Luedecke Arena|Travis County Expo Center]] |
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|2019–2020 |
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|- |
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|Cincinnati Swerve |
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|[[Fairfield, Ohio]] |
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|Gametime Training Center |
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|2017–2019 |
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|- |
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|[[Chicago Mustangs (2012–present)|Chicago Mustangs]] |
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|[[Hoffman Estates, Illinois]] |
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|Grand Sports Arena |
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|2017–2019, 2021–2022 |
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|- |
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|[[Cleveland Crunch]] |
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|[[North Olmsted, Ohio]] |
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|Soccer Sportsplex |
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|2021–2022 |
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|- |
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|Colorado Rumble FC |
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|[[Denver, Colorado]] |
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|Foothills Fieldhouse |
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|2017–2020 |
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|- |
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|Cuervos de Juarez |
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|[[El Paso, Texas]] |
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|[[El Paso County Coliseum]] |
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|2018–2019 |
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|Las Vegas Knights SC |
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|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]] |
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|Las Vegas SportsPark |
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|2017–2019 |
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|- |
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|New Mexico Elite |
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|[[Santa Fe, New Mexico]] |
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|Shellaberger Center |
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|2018–2019 |
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|- |
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|Stockton Rush |
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|[[Stockton, California]] |
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|[[Stockton Arena]] |
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|2018–2019 |
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|- |
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|[[Waza Flo]] |
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|[[Detroit, Michigan]] |
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|Detroit City Fieldhouse |
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|2017–2019 |
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|- |
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|Wichita Falls Flyers |
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|[[Wichita Falls, Texas]] |
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|[[Kay Yeager Coliseum]] |
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|2019 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist |
{{Reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://www.m2soccer.com Major Arena Soccer League 2] |
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*[https://www.maslsoccer.com/ Major Arena Soccer League] |
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{{Major Arena Soccer League}} |
{{Major Arena Soccer League}} |
Latest revision as of 00:35, 13 December 2024
Founded | 2017 |
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Country | United States |
Other club(s) from | Mexico |
Number of clubs | 16 |
Level on pyramid | 2 |
Current champions | Iowa Demon Hawks (2023–24) |
Most championships | San Diego Sockers 2 (two titles) |
Website | www |
The Major Arena Soccer League 2 is a North American indoor soccer league that serves as the developmental league of the Major Arena Soccer League.
History
[edit]MASL 2 launched in 2017 to "provide an outlet for teams to either reorganize for a re-emergence in the MASL or an avenue for teams to compete in smaller markets in hopes of rising to MASL status."[1] It was announced that MASL 2 would have between 8 and 12 teams.[2]
The 2018–19 season brought the total number of teams participating in the season up from 10 to 15. Stockton, California, was announced as a market and held a team naming contest, but all news stories from the league website and all mention of the Stockton franchised were dropped. The league changed from having "Conferences" to "Divisions." Expanding from the Eastern and Western conference's the MASL 2 now had the Eastern Division, Mountain Division, and Pacific Division.
On February 25, 2021, MASL 2 announced the return of the RGV Barracudas FC to the league to compete in the 2021–2022 season.[3]
On March 11, 2021, MASL 2 officially welcomed the Cleveland Crunch to the league.[4]
Sponsorship
[edit]The official game ball is made by Mitre,[5][6] based in Wakefield, England.
Teams
[edit]Division | Team | City/State | Arena | Founded | Joined | Head coach | MASL affiliate |
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East | |||||||
Baltimore Arsenal | Towson, Maryland | SECU Arena | 2023 | 2023 | Tarik Walker | Baltimore Blast | |
Salisbury Steaks | Salisbury, Maryland | 2023 | 2025 | ||||
Spice City FC | Danbury, Connecticut | Danbury Ice Arena | 2024 | 2024 | Onua Obasi | ||
United Elite Krajisnik FC | Utica, NY | Adirondack Bank Center | 2017 | 2023 | Anel Pajazetovic | Utica City FC | |
Midwest/West | Certified Lions FC | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Let's Play ISA Arena | 2024 | Thomaso Siranga | ||
Chihuahua Savage II | Chihuahua. Chihuahua | Arena Corner Sport | 2022, 2024 | ||||
Empire Jets | Upland, California | Upland Arena | 2017 | 2017 | Anthony Perez | Empire Strykers | |
New Mexico Runners | Rio Rancho, New Mexico | Rio Rancho Events Center | 2018 | 2018 | Steve Famiglietta | ||
San Diego Sockers 2 | Oceanside, California | Frontwave Arena | 2017 | 2017 | Rene Ortiz | San Diego Sockers | |
Turlock Cal Express | Turlock, California | Turlock Soccer Complex | 2011 | 2021 | Arturo Pulido | ||
Wichita Wings | Wichita, Kansas | Hartman Arena | 2019 | 2019 | Roger Downing | ||
North | Iowa Demon Hawks | Des Moines, Iowa | Buccaneer Arena | 2021 | 2022 | Francisco Fernandes, Jr. | |
Minnesota Blizzard | St. Paul, Minnesota | Warner Coliseum | 2024 | 2024 | |||
Muskegon Risers | Muskegon, Michigan | Mercy Health Arena | 2014 | 2017 | Ben Ritsema | Milwaukee Wave | |
St. Louis Ambush II | St Charles, Missouri | Family Arena | 2023 | 2023 | Donnie Alberty | St. Louis Ambush | |
Wisconsin Conquerers | Marshfield, Wisconsin | Greenheck Fieldhouse | 2023 | 2024 |
Inactive teams
[edit]Team | City/State | Arena | Founded | Joined | Last played |
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Iowa Raptors FC | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Alliant Energy PowerHouse | 2022 | 2022 | 2024 |
Kansas Bandits | |||||
Santa Fe Gloom | Santa Fe, New Mexico | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
Champions
[edit]Season | Champions | Runner-up | Score | Host |
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2017–18 | Chicago Mustangs | San Diego Sockers 2 | 7–0 | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
2018–19 | San Diego Sockers 2 | Cuervos de Juarez | 7–5 | Ontario, California |
2019–20 | Chihuahua Savage II[7] | Playoffs cancelled due to COVID-19 | ||
2020–21 | Cleveland Crunch[8] | Wichita Wings | 11–6[9] | Wichita, Kansas |
2021–22 | San Diego Sockers 2[10] | Cleveland Crunch | 7–4 | Muskegon, Michigan |
2022–23 | Chihuahua Savage II | Iowa Raptors FC | 10–4 | Mesquite, Texas |
2023–24 | Iowa Demon Hawks | Rochester Lancers | 8–3 | Wichita, Kansas |
References
[edit]- ^ Schaub, Joshua (19 September 2017). "From the desk of Commissioner Schaub". MASL. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Digest (Sept. 19): MASL places Blast in Eastern Division". The Baltimore Sun. 19 September 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "MASL 2 WELCOMES BACK THE RETURN OF THE RGV BARRACUDAS FC FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON". MASL 2 Website. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ^ "Return of the Crunch: After nearly 20 years, professional indoor soccer is returning to Cleveland". News 5 Cleveland. September 19, 2020.
- ^ Husted, Jeff (13 October 2017). "MASL ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH MITRE". MASL. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "MASL Announces Long-Term Partnership With Mitre". Harrisburg Heat. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^ "Chihuahua 2019-20 regular season champs, M2 season completed". Major Arena Soccer League 2. September 18, 2020.
- ^ "Cleveland Crunch wins title in its first season back". Spectrum News 1. July 19, 2021.
- ^ "Led by Blue Streaks, Cleveland Crunch Wins MASL2 Championship". John Carroll Blue Streaks. July 19, 2021.
- ^ "San Diego takes home MASL2 title after championship weekend in Muskegon, tops defending champs Cleveland". Local Sports Journal. April 11, 2022.