Winnipeg Alliance FC
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| Full name | Winnipeg Alliance FC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007-2011 |
| Dissolved | January 2012 |
| Ground | Gateway Recreation Centre |
| Capacity | 500/15,003 |
| Manager | Robbin Watson |
| League | Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League |
Winnipeg Alliance FC were a professional indoor soccer team that played in the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League (CMISL) from 2007 through 2011.[1][2][3] The team suspended operations in January 2012.[4]
History
2007 season
The Winnipeg Alliance was one of 4 founding teams of the CMISL. In 2007 the league played a Showcase season consisting of exhibition games the Alliance played 2 double headers against the Edmonton Drillers. Although it did not win any games in its showcase season, it did bring a crowd of 7,727 to the MTS Centre.[1]
2008 and 2009 seasons
In the league's inaugural season the Alliance were a road-only team due to scheduling conflicts with the MTS Centre. The team finished in last place and went inactive for the 2009 season.[1]
2010 season
The team changed ownership and played four of its six home games at Gateway Recreational Centre and a doubleheader at the MTS Centre on February 27. The CMISL became affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL-Pro) of the United States and the Alliance played four games against American teams.[2][3]
Year-by-year
| Year | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs | Average Attendance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Exhibition Games Only | Exhibition Games Only | 7,727 | Played 1 home exhibition Game |
| 2008 | 4th | Did not make playoffs | Road games only | |
| 2009 | Did not play | |||
| 2010 | 4th | Did not make playoffs | 291 | |
| 2011 | 3rd | Did not make playoffs | 241 |
Year-by-year statistics
| Team | Games Played | Wins | Losses | Draws | Series Won | Winning Percentage | Points For | Points Against | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 6 | 15 | -9 |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 | 10 | - | - | .000 | 25 | 71 | -46 |
| 2010 | 12 | 3 | 9 | - | - | 0.25 | 59 | 85 | -26 |
| 2011 | 12 | 5 | 7 | - | - | .417 | 53 | 78 | -20 |
Home arena
The Alliance played its 2007 exhibition doubleheader at the 15,003 seat MTS Centre with an attendance of 7,727. Due to scheduling concerns the team played a road only team in 2008. After a one-year hiatus the team moved to 7 Oaks Indoor Soccer Complex in 2010 and played a doubleheader at the MTS Centre. For 2011, the team played its home games at the Gateway Recreation Centre.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Prest, Ashley (January 9, 2010). "G-G-G-Go for it: Alliance hit pitch; Winnipeg's pro indoor team makes home debut". Winnipeg Free Press. p. D8. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- 1 2 Penton, Kirk (January 28, 2011). "Alliance seeks revenge on Drillers; Speed vs. speed on indoor pitch". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- 1 2 Prest, Ashley (March 7, 2011). "Alliance drives to victory over Motown rivals". Winnipeg Free Press. p. C4. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- 1 2 Prest, Ashley (January 24, 2012). "Alliance kicked to curb for 2012". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
