Kansas City Attack
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The Kansas City Attack, previously the Atlanta Attack and later known as the Kansas City Comets, were an indoor soccer
team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri
. In its various incarnations the franchise played in the National Professional Soccer League from 1989–2001 and the second Major Indoor Soccer League
from 2001–2005. They played their home games at the Municipal Auditorium and later Kemper Arena
.
based in Atlanta, Georgia
in 1989. In 1990 the league changed its name to the National Professional Soccer League. In 1991 the team relocated to Kansas City, Missouri
, which had just lost its prolific Major Indoor Soccer League team, becoming the Kansas City Attack. The Attack played their first season at the Municipal Auditorium and moved into Kemper Arena
in 1992.
Kansas City was one of the more successful of the NPSL's teams, though the league itself declined in the late 1990s. In 2001 the league disbanded, and Kansas City and the NPSL's five other remaining teams formed a new league, the second Major Indoor Soccer League
. At this time the team renamed itself the Kansas City Comets, after the city's original indoor soccer team. In 2005 the franchise announced that it would not play in the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 seasons, but hoped to reform thereafter. However, the team did not reorganize by the time the second MISL folded in 2008.
In 2010 the Missouri Comets
, based in nearby Independence
, joined the third Major Indoor Soccer League as an expansion team, carrying on the Comets name.
Division Titles
1991-1992
Indoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
. In its various incarnations the franchise played in the National Professional Soccer League from 1989–2001 and the second Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
from 2001–2005. They played their home games at the Municipal Auditorium and later Kemper Arena
Kemper Arena
Kemper Arena is a 19,500 seat indoor arena, in Kansas City, Missouri.It is named for R. Crosby Kemper Sr., a member of the powerful Kemper financial clan and who donated $3.2 million, from his estate for the arena...
.
History
The franchise originated as the Atlanta Attack, which joined the American Indoor Soccer Association as an expansion teamExpansion team
An expansion team is a brand new team in a sports league. The term is most commonly used in reference to the North American major professional sports leagues, but is applied to sports leagues worldwide that use a closed franchise system of league membership. The term comes from the expansion of the...
based in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
in 1989. In 1990 the league changed its name to the National Professional Soccer League. In 1991 the team relocated to Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, which had just lost its prolific Major Indoor Soccer League team, becoming the Kansas City Attack. The Attack played their first season at the Municipal Auditorium and moved into Kemper Arena
Kemper Arena
Kemper Arena is a 19,500 seat indoor arena, in Kansas City, Missouri.It is named for R. Crosby Kemper Sr., a member of the powerful Kemper financial clan and who donated $3.2 million, from his estate for the arena...
in 1992.
Kansas City was one of the more successful of the NPSL's teams, though the league itself declined in the late 1990s. In 2001 the league disbanded, and Kansas City and the NPSL's five other remaining teams formed a new league, the second Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008)
The Major Indoor Soccer League was the top professional indoor soccer league in the USA. The league was a member of both the United States Soccer Federation and FIFA. The MISL had replaced the NPSL which folded in 2001. According to MISL.net, the league has ceased operations as of May 31, 2008...
. At this time the team renamed itself the Kansas City Comets, after the city's original indoor soccer team. In 2005 the franchise announced that it would not play in the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 seasons, but hoped to reform thereafter. However, the team did not reorganize by the time the second MISL folded in 2008.
In 2010 the Missouri Comets
Missouri Comets
The Missouri Comets are an indoor soccer team based in Independence, Missouri, near Kansas City. They joined the new Major Indoor Soccer League as an expansion team in the 2010–2011 season. They play their home games at the Independence Events Center....
, based in nearby Independence
Independence, Missouri
Independence is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri, and is contained within the counties of Jackson and Clay. It is part of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area...
, joined the third Major Indoor Soccer League as an expansion team, carrying on the Comets name.
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Avg. Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989/90 | AISA | ||||
| 1990/91 | NPSL | ||||
| 1991/92 | N/A | NPSL | 2nd, National (26-14) | Lost Semifinals | 3,009 |
| 1992/93 | N/A | NPSL | 2nd, National (26-14) | Champions | 4,644 |
| 1993/94 | N/A | NPSL | 6th, National (14-26) | Did not qualify | 4,240 |
| 1994/95 | N/A | NPSL | 2nd, National (29-11) | Lost 2nd Round | 3,870 |
| 1995/96 | N/A | NPSL | 1st, National (32-8) | Lost Finals | 4,865 |
| 1996/97 | N/A | NPSL | 2nd(t), National Midwest (26-14) | Champions | 5,619 |
| 1997/98 | N/A | NPSL | 3rd, National Midwest (20-20) | Lost Conference Semifinals | 5,214 |
| 1998/99 | N/A | NPSL | 2nd, National Midwest (19-21) | Lost Conference Semifinals | 5,990 |
| 1999/00 | N/A | NPSL | 1st, National Midwest (24-20) | Lost Conference Semifinals | 5,127 |
| 2000/01 | N/A | NPSL | 4th, National (14-26) | Lost Conference Semifinals | 5,324 |
| 2001/02 | N/A | MISL | 3rd, MISL (24-20) | Lost Semifinals | 4,661 |
| 2002/03 | N/A | MISL | 2nd, Western (17-19) | Lost Conference Finals | 5,414 |
| 2003/04 | N/A | MISL | 2nd, Central (17-19) | Lost Semifinals | 5,374 |
| 2004/05 | N/A | MISL | 5th, MISL (18-21) | Did not qualify | 4,789 |
Honors
Championships- 1992-1993 NPSL Champions
- 1996-1997 NPSL Champions
Division Titles
- 1995-1996 National Division
- 1999-2000 Midwest Division
Head coaches
Keith TozerKeith Tozer
Keith Tozer is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League and American Indoor Soccer Association. He currently coaches the Milwaukee Wave of Major Indoor Soccer League.-College:...
1991-1992
- Zoran SavicZoran Savic (soccer)Zoran Savic is a retired Yugoslavian soccer forward who played professionally in the first Major Indoor Soccer League, second and third American Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and American Indoor Soccer Association...
1992-1996 - Jim SchwabJim SchwabJim Schwab is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League and National Professional Soccer League...
1996-2000 - Zoran SavicZoran Savic (soccer)Zoran Savic is a retired Yugoslavian soccer forward who played professionally in the first Major Indoor Soccer League, second and third American Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League and American Indoor Soccer Association...
2000-2005
Arenas
- The Omni 1989-1991
- Municipal Auditorium 1991-1992
- Kemper ArenaKemper ArenaKemper Arena is a 19,500 seat indoor arena, in Kansas City, Missouri.It is named for R. Crosby Kemper Sr., a member of the powerful Kemper financial clan and who donated $3.2 million, from his estate for the arena...
1992-2005