The Chicago Soul was a professional indoor soccer team that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League. The Soul joined the MISL as an expansion team named the Chicago Kick in 2011, replacing the defunct Chicago Riot. As of September 2013, the club was no longer listed as a MISL team.
History On September 27, 2011, the MISL announced that the Chicago Kick had failed to secure a suitable venue in time and would not play for the 2011–12 season. The Kick would try to join the league for the 2012–13 season.Rochester Democrat and Chronicle "MISL drops Chicago team" Accessed 28 September 2011MISL Announces Schedule Revisions
On March 11, 2012, the team announced that they secured the Sears Centre as their home venue for the 2012–13 MISL season.Sears Centre negotiating to host new soccer teamChicago Kick soccer coming to Sears Centre
On June 22, 2012, the MISL awarded the Kick franchise to CEO/Owner Dave Mokry.Chicago Franchise Set For 2012–13
On July 6, 2012, the team was renamed the Chicago Soul and Narciso "Chicho" Cuevas was hired as head coach.Chicago Appoints Cuevas As Coach
On September 25, 2012, Cuevas resigned as head coach before the season started, citing family reasons. He was replaced by former Chicago Power player/coach Manny Rojas.
The Soul won their first MISL game on November 2, 2012, defeating the Syracuse Silver Knights 13–8.
On December 11, 2012, Manny Rojas was fired as head coach after a 2–7 start. He was replaced with Novi Marojević.
Year-by-year YearLeagueLogoReg. seasonPlayoffsAttendance average2012–13MISL III4th MISL, 11–15Semifinals1,565Total11–15 Win % = .423%0–2 Win % = .0001,565
Players Current roster As of November 2, 2012
Veteran Chicago Sting Play By Play Broadcaster Howard Balson was named to the same post with the Soul. The Public Address Announcer for Soul Home Games at Sears Centre was Les Grobstein, who was replaced by Brett Myhres midway through the season.
References
External links Team Website