Austin Lightning

Austin Lightning was an American soccer team, founded in 2002, originally with the name Lafayette Lightning. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2007, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.[2] The team was reborn as the Austin Stampede under some of the same managment and with a new coach.[3]

Austin Lightning
Full nameAustin Lightning
Nickname(s)The Lightning
Founded2002
Dissolved2007
GroundTony Burger Center
Capacity15,000
OwnerPaul Bender (minority)[1]
ChairmanPam Mimbela
ManagerJaime Mimbela
LeagueUSL Premier Development League
20077th, Mid South Division

The team played its home games at the Tony Burger Center in the city of Austin, Texas.[4] The team's colors were white and red.

Year-by-year
Year Division League Regular Season Playoffs Open Cup
2002 4 USL PDL 3rd, Mid South Did not qualify Did not qualify
2003 4 USL PDL 5th, Mid South Did not qualify Did not qualify
2004 4 USL PDL 7th, Mid South Did not qualify Did not qualify
2005 4 USL PDL 3rd, Mid South Did not qualify Did not qualify
2006 4 USL PDL 5th, Mid South Did not qualify Did not qualify
2007 4 USL PDL 7th, Mid South Did not qualify Did not qualify

Coaches

Stadia

Average attendance
  • 2007: 282
  • 2006: 261
  • 2005: 197

See also

References
  1. Barbaro, Nick (June 22, 2007). "Venue Change for the Lightning – Again". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  2. Barbaro, Nick (January 3, 2008). "Bye bye, Austin Lightning; hello, Austin Stampede". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  3. Barbaro, Nick (November 15, 2007). "Horns Win Big 12 Title; Dynamo in MLS Cup; Euro Qualifying". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  4. Barbaro, Nick (May 2, 2007). "Austin Lightning Get Their Season Started and More Soccer News". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  5. Barbaro, Nick (June 27, 2007). "Lightning Update, U.S. Wins Gold Cup, and More". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  6. Barbaro, Nick (May 10, 2007). "Austin Lightning Moves Home Games to House Park". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
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