April 12, 2014 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Missouri Comets INDEPENDENCE, MO (April 12, 2014) - In conjunction with management from the Baltimore Blast and San Diego Sockers, the Missouri Comets have entered into a partnership with the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) to create a new league that will unify professional indoor soccer across the country.

Interview with PASL Commissioner Kevin Milliken, San Diego Sockers President Phil Salvagio and Missouri Comets Owner Brad Likens - http://youtu.be/s3UikbMKySQ

Professional Indoor Soccer has been around since the original Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) began in 1978. After the demise of the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1984, the MISL became the highest level of professional soccer in the United States.

The original Kansas City Comets were founded in 1979, the Baltimore Blast in 1980 and the San Diego Sockers in 1982. Although the opponents and players have changed, these teams continue to entertain fans with exciting fast paced, high-scoring action.

The Missouri Comets were reborn in 2010, joining the Baltimore Blast in the latest version of the MISL. The Comets and Blast have reached the playoffs in each of the four years since Missouri's return. The Blast and Comets are responsible for the last two MISL Championships.

The San Diego Sockers were reborn in 2009 to what was then the PASL-Pro. That year they began a winning streak that saw them win more games than any other professional soccer team in United States history. From December 29, 2010 until January 27, 2013 the Sockers won 48 games in a row. During the streak, they managed to win four straight PASL Championships.

This new partnership will unite teams that have played in two separate leagues over the past several seasons into one league playing at the highest level in North America. More details will be announced soon regarding additional teams, schedules and league rules.

"We are looking forward to continuing our existing rivalries from the MISL, with the Wave, Ambush, Lancers, Silver Knights and the Blast," said Team President Brian Budzinski. "At the same time, rekindling old rivalries with such storied franchises as the Sidekicks and Sockers will be great for long time indoor soccer fans"

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Comets Indoor Soccer: The Comets, one of the most storied & iconic sports franchises in Kansas City's history, returned in 2010 to begin a new era at the Independence Events Center in Independence, MO. Picking up right where they left off, the team has earned post-season berths every season, 15 League Awards, two MISL MVPs and the MISL Championship in 2014; the Comets are continuously striving for success on and off the field.

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Comets Enter Partnership to Create New Indoor Soccer League