Philadelphia KiXX
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The Philadelphia KiXX were a professional indoor soccer
team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
The team colors were red, black, white, and blue. After the closing of the Spectrum following the 2008 season, the Philadelphia KiXX moved to the Liacouras Center
, on the campus of Temple University
, for 2009.
The team went on hiatus after the conclusion of the 2010 season, but the KiXX are optimistic about returning to the PASL-PRO League for the upcoming 2011-12 Season.
. In 2001, the KiXX along with five other NPSL franchises founded the new Major Indoor Soccer League. The KiXX won the first MISL championship (2001-2002 season) over the Milwaukee Wave
2 games to 1 (4 to 11, 11 to 4, 8 to 6) in the best of three game championship series. The KiXX also won the 2006-2007 MISL championship defeating the Detroit Ignition
13 to 8 in a one game championship. After the MISL folded in 2008, the KiXX announced that they had joined the National Indoor Soccer League for its inaugural season in 2008-09. The NISL took on the MISL moniker for its second season.
On November 19, 2009 the KiXX defeated Polish First League Pogoń Szczecin
, of the Polish First League
, 20-10 in an indoor friendly
.
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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 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
, USA. Founded in 1995 as an NPSL expansion franchise, they played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
The team colors were red, black, white, and blue. After the closing of the Spectrum following the 2008 season, the Philadelphia KiXX moved to the Liacouras Center
Liacouras Center
The Liacouras Center, a 10,200-seat multi-purpose venue, is located on the Temple University campus along North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The venue is a full entertainment arena featuring concerts, family shows, Temple Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, Philadelphia KiXX games, and other...
, on the campus of Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, for 2009.
The team went on hiatus after the conclusion of the 2010 season, but the KiXX are optimistic about returning to the PASL-PRO League for the upcoming 2011-12 Season.
History
The team's original owner was Ed Tepper, also president of Tepper Properties Inc, had been one of the co-founders of the original MISLMajor Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
. In 2001, the KiXX along with five other NPSL franchises founded the new Major Indoor Soccer League. The KiXX won the first MISL championship (2001-2002 season) over the Milwaukee Wave
Milwaukee Wave
The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League....
2 games to 1 (4 to 11, 11 to 4, 8 to 6) in the best of three game championship series. The KiXX also won the 2006-2007 MISL championship defeating the Detroit Ignition
Detroit Ignition
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...
13 to 8 in a one game championship. After the MISL folded in 2008, the KiXX announced that they had joined the National Indoor Soccer League for its inaugural season in 2008-09. The NISL took on the MISL moniker for its second season.
On November 19, 2009 the KiXX defeated Polish First League Pogoń Szczecin
Pogon Szczecin
MKS Pogoń Szczecin is a Polish professional football club, based in Szczecin, Poland. The club was founded by Poles from Lwów , who had been transferred west after the Soviet annexation of Poland's eastern territories in 1945. The founders of Pogoń Szczecin had previously been supporters of Pogoń...
, of the Polish First League
Polish First League
I Liga is the second level of the Polish association football league, below the Ekstraklasa and above the II Liga. Run by the Polish Football Association since its inception in 1948, all teams from 2002 onwards must have professional status and a licence, issued by the Association...
, 20-10 in an indoor friendly
Exhibition
An exhibition, in the most general sense, is an organized presentation and display of a selection of items. In practice, exhibitions usually occur within museums, galleries and exhibition halls, and World's Fairs...
.
Current roster
As of March 17, 2010Year-by-year
| Year | League | Logo | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Avg. attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | NPSL II | 3rd East, 17-23 | Lost Conference Quarterfinals to Blast Baltimore Blast (current) Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 8-15; 8-18 |
7,894 | |
| 1997-98 | NPSL II | 1st East, 26-14 | Won Conference Semifinals over Crunch Cleveland Crunch The Cleveland Crunch was formed in 1989 as an expansion team in the Major Soccer League to replace the Cleveland Force, which had folded on July 22, 1988. Akron businessmen George S. Hoffman and Stuart Lichter formed an ownership group, named Al Miller general manager and former Force star Kai... 10-4; 29-27 Lost Conference Finals to Wave Milwaukee Wave The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 9-7; 5-19; 3-12; 10-16 |
8,637 | |
| 1998-99 | NPSL II | 1st East, 23-17 | Won Conference Semifinals over Wave Milwaukee Wave The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 9-11; 13-11; 14-5 Lost Conference Finals to Crunch Cleveland Crunch The Cleveland Crunch was formed in 1989 as an expansion team in the Major Soccer League to replace the Cleveland Force, which had folded on July 22, 1988. Akron businessmen George S. Hoffman and Stuart Lichter formed an ownership group, named Al Miller general manager and former Force star Kai... 0-15; 15-30 |
8,974 | |
| 1999-00 | NPSL II | 2nd East, 24-20 | Lost Conference Semifinals to Blast Baltimore Blast (current) Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 11-15; 12-25 |
8,081 | |
| 2000-01 | NPSL II | 4th American, 22-18 | Won Conference Semifinals over Heat Harrisburg Heat The Harrisburg Heat was a professional indoor soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team was part of the National Professional Soccer League, which later became the Major Indoor Soccer League, and has been defunct since 2003. The Harrisburg Heat was first formed during the 1991-92... 21-19; 19-14 Won Conference Finals over Blast Baltimore Blast (current) Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 19-23; 12-8; 16-15 Lost Championship to Wave Milwaukee Wave The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 12-16; 8-9; 8-10 |
5,224 | |
| 2001-02 | MISL II | 2nd MISL, 30-14 | Won Semifinals over Comets Kansas City Comets The Kansas City Comets were a professional indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. They played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979–1991, when they folded... 18-13 Won Championship over Wave Milwaukee Wave The Milwaukee Wave is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Founded in 1984 they are the oldest continuously operating professional soccer team in North Americaand a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 4-11; 11-4; 8-6 |
5,328 | |
| 2002-03 | MISL II |  |
1st Eastern, 24-12 | Lost Semifinals to Blast Baltimore Blast (current) Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 6-8 |
4,294 |
| 2003-04 | MISL II | |
2nd Eastern, 20-16 | Lost Quarterfinals to Comets Kansas City Comets The Kansas City Comets were a professional indoor soccer team based for most of its existence in Kansas City, Missouri. They played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979–1991, when they folded... 5-8 |
5,226 |
| 2004-05 | MISL II | |
3rd MISL, 22-17 | Lost Semifinals to Force Cleveland Crunch The Cleveland Crunch was formed in 1989 as an expansion team in the Major Soccer League to replace the Cleveland Force, which had folded on July 22, 1988. Akron businessmen George S. Hoffman and Stuart Lichter formed an ownership group, named Al Miller general manager and former Force star Kai... 3-6; 6-10 |
5,361 |
| 2005-06 | MISL II | |
5th MISL, 10-20 | Failed to Qualify | 6,990 |
| 2006-07 | MISL II | |
3rd MISL, 17-13 | Won Semifinals over Storm Chicago Storm The Chicago Storm is a team in the Ultimate Soccer League that began play in the 2004-2005 season as a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.-History:The Storm played home games during its first two seasons at the UIC Pavilion on the west side of Chicago... 8-11; 10-6; 2-0 Won Championship over Ignition Detroit Ignition 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... 13-8 |
6,551 |
| 2007-08 | MISL II | |
7th MISL, 12-18 | Failed to Qualify | 6,118 |
| 2008-09 | NISL | |
4th NISL, 10-8 | Failed to Qualify | 6,444 |
| 2009-10 | MISL III | |
4th MISL, 8-12 | Failed to Qualify | 4,725 |
| Total | 265-222 Win % = .544 |
15-20 Win % = .429 |
6,080 | ||
Head coaches
| Name | Years |
|---|---|
 Dave MacWilliamsDave MacWilliams Dave MacWilliams is a retired American soccer forward and head coach who played professionally in the North American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League... |
1996–1999 |
| Omid Namazi Omid Namazi Omid Namazi is a retired Iranian-American soccer defender and the current Assistant Coach to Carlos Queiroz with Iran national football team. Namazi played professionally in the American Soccer League, American Professional Soccer League, Major League Soccer, USISL and National Professional Soccer... |
1999–2002 |
| Don D'Ambra Don D'Ambra Don D'Ambra is a retired American soccer forward who currently coaches the Saint Joseph's University men's soccer team.-Youth:... |
2002–2010 |
Arenas
- Wachovia SpectrumWachovia SpectrumThe Spectrum, formerly known as the CoreStates Spectrum , First Union Spectrum , and Wachovia Spectrum was an indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
1996-2009 - Liacouras CenterLiacouras CenterThe Liacouras Center, a 10,200-seat multi-purpose venue, is located on the Temple University campus along North Broad Street in North Philadelphia. The venue is a full entertainment arena featuring concerts, family shows, Temple Men’s and Women’s Basketball games, Philadelphia KiXX games, and other...
2009–2010
- Between 1996-2009 the team has also played select games at the Wachovia CenterWachovia CenterThe Wells Fargo Center is an indoor arena located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
, Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, TennesseeNashville, TennesseeNashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, and at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New JerseyTrenton, New JerseyTrenton is the capital of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Trenton had a population of 84,913...
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External links
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