Tacoma Stars (1983–1992)

The Tacoma Stars were an American professional indoor soccer team that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1983 to 1992. They played at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.

This article is about the original Tacoma Stars that played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1983 to 1992. For the current team, see Tacoma Stars.
Tacoma Stars
Operated1983–1992
ArenaTacoma Dome
Based inTacoma, Washington
ColorsBlue, yellow & orange
LeagueMajor Indoor Soccer League
Coach

The team was established in 1983 from the defunct Denver Avalanche.[1] The Stars hold the record for the largest crowd to witness an indoor soccer game—21,728 people—from game 7 of the 1987 MISL Championship, which they lost to the Dallas Sidekicks in overtime. Tacoma was the only team in MISL history to defeat the perennial champion San Diego Sockers in a MISL playoff series.

A new team named after the MISL Stars began play in the Professional Arena Soccer League in 2003. The team eventually dropped down to the minor league Premier Arena Soccer League and later Western Indoor Soccer League before moving to the Major Arena Soccer League[2] in 2015.

Year-by-year record
YearGPWLGFGAPCTFinishPlayoffsAvg. attendance
1983–84482226226232.4585th WestOut of playoffs5,322
1984–85481731207263.3546th WestOut of playoffs7,222
1985–86482325208232.4793rd WestLost semifinal7,612
1986–87523517249211.6731st WestLost championship10,384
1987–88562729259285.4824th WestLost division semifinal10,505
1988–89482325208207.4794th MISLLost wild card6,781
1989–90522032191217.3854th WestOut of playoffs6,146
1990–91522527254259.4813rd WestLost division semifinal5,482
1991–92401822228242.4506th MISLOut of playoffs4,821

References
  1. Smith, Craig (June 30, 1983). "The question: Would 2 teams destroy soccer?". The Seattle Times. p. B3.
  2. "TACOMA STARS SET TO RELAUNCH IN 2015 | Tacoma Stars – Pointstreak Sites". www.tacomastars.com. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
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