The Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL) was a professional men's and women's indoor soccer league; along with a number of amateur teams across North America. The PASL was previously known as the Federation of Sports Arenas (FSA).[1] The PASL logo formerly belonged to what is now the Major Arena Soccer League.
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Folded | 2024 |
| Country | United States Mexico |
| Confederation | World Minifootball Federation |
| Number of teams | 17 (M), 15 (W) |
| Domestic cup(s) | U.S. Open |
| Last champions | Metro Louisville (M) Chicago Mustangs (W) (2020-21) |
| Most championships | Vitesse Dallas (2) |
| Website | www |
Established in 1998, the PASL has been at the forefront of promoting and advancing the sport of indoor soccer for over 25 years. The league provides a platform for talented athletes to compete at the highest level and has played a crucial role in the growth of indoor soccer across the country.
PASL is an affiliated member of the Pan-American Minifootball Federation and the World Minifootball Federation. In 2023, the PASL sold to JosVon Holdings and transitioned its management to its new parent company.
Founders
Kevin Milliken - Off the Wall Soccer, Chico, CA
Jan Eric Nordmo - Off the Wall Soccer, Santa Clara, CA Chico, CA Hillsboro, OR
Teams
edit| Team | City |
|---|---|
| Austin Emerald FC | Austin, Texas |
| Austin Shootout FC | Austin, Texas |
| Baton Rouge IFC | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Brew City Legends FC | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois |
| Cincinnati Swerve | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Detroit Waza Flo | Melvindale, Michigan |
| Elizabethtown Ignite FC | Elizabethtown, Kentucky |
| Houston Bolt FC | Houston, Texas |
| Houston Fury FC | Houston, Texas |
| FC Indiana Lions | Lafayette, Indiana |
| Kansas City Barilleros FC | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Kansas City Cyclones | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Kenosha United FC | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Metro Louisville FC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Oklahoma City Oblivian | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Wichita Selection | Wichita, Kansas |
| Youngstown Nighthawks | Youngstown, Ohio |
| Team | City |
|---|---|
| Austin Fierce United | Austin, Texas |
| Chicago Mustangs | Hoffman Estates, Illinois |
| Chihuahua Savage | Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Cincinnati Sirens | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Cincinnati Sirens Academy | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Columbus Eagles FC | Columbus, Ohio |
| Dallas NXT Image | Dallas, Texas |
| Dallas Select | Dallas, Texas |
| Grand Rapids Wanderers | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Houston Aspire FC | Houston, Texas |
| New Mexico Lightning | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Omaha Queens FC | Omaha, Nebraska |
| San Antonio Slayers FC | San Antonio, Texas |
| Turlock Express | Turlock, California |
| Wichita Aero FC | Wichita, Kansas |
Men's champions
edit| Year | Summer | Year | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | OTW Santa Clara | ||
| 1999 | OTW Santa Clara | ||
| 2000 | ISA 2000 | ||
| 2001 | OTW Sacramento | ||
| 2002 | OTW Sacramento | ||
| 2003 | Bladium Hornets | 2003–04 | Minnesota Blast |
| 2004 | Tacoma Stars | 2004–05 | Mass Aztecs |
| 2005 | San Diego Fusion | 2005–06 | OTW Sacramento |
| 2006 | Cuernavaca | 2006–07 | Studio Brasil (Dallas) |
| 2007 | Stockton Pumas | 2007–08 | Detroit Waza |
| 2008 | OTW Santa Clara | 2008–09 | Vitesse Dallas |
| 2009 | OTW Santa Clara | 2009–10 | Tacoma Stars |
| 2010 | Fort Collins Fury | 2010–11 | Las Vegas Knights (by forfeit) |
| 2011 | OTW Santa Clara | 2011–12 | Vitesse Dallas |
| 2012 | Las Vegas Knights | 2012–13 | Bladium Rosal |
| 2013 | Las Vegas Knights | 2013–14 | Chicago Mustangs Premier |
| 2014 | Turlock Express Premier[2] | 2014–15 | Dallas Elite FC |
| 2015 | San Diego Sockers Premier | 2015–16 | Rio Grande Valley Devils |
| 2016 | No season | 2016–17 | Digitlog FC |
| 2017 | No season | 2017–18 | Tulsa Tornadoes |
| 2018 | No season | 2018–19 | Cincinnati Swerve 2 |
| 2019 | No season | 2019–20 | Springfield Demize[3] |
| 2020 | No season | 2020–21 | Metro Louisville FC[4] |
| 2021 | No season | 2021–22 | Metro Louisville FC[5] |
Women's champions
edit| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2008 | OTW Santa Clara |
| 2009 | Chico United |
| 2010 | Denver Sizzle |
| 2011 | Soccer World Elk Grove |
| 2012 | Soccer World Elk Grove |
| 2013 | Soccer World Elk Grove |
| 2014 | Arizona Impact |
| 2018–19 | Cincinnati Sirens |
| 2019–20 | Cincinnati Sirens |
| 2020–21 | Chicago Mustangs |
| 2021–22 | Cincinnati Sirens |
References
edit- ^ "FSA". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 1999. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "PASL Summer Tourney Results". 3 August 2014.
- ^ "Springfield Demize Crowned PASL National Champions". Springfield Demize. 14 October 2020.
- ^ "Metro Louisville, Chicago Mustangs Women Take PASL Winter Nationals". Premier Arena Soccer League. April 1, 2021.
- ^ "Sirens, Metro Add to their Trophy Cases at Winter Nationals". Premier Arena Soccer League. March 27, 2022.