Kansas City effected by national media coverage. What was wrong to fold MISL Soccer even if Kansas City sold out is Lost ESPN the national tv sport coverage.
Although I somewhat dislike indoor soccer now I was a big fan in the 80's when the Steamers and Stars were playing in St. Louis. Unfortunately, lack of national TV coverage was only half the league's problem. Like the NASL, speculating owners (and a somewhat unreasonable players' union) expected indoor soccer to be the next big sport in America, based partially on early success in cities like St. Louis and Cleveland. Because this didn't happen the league folded five years after this video.
Although I somewhat dislike indoor soccer now I was a big fan in the 80's when the Steamers and Stars were playing in St. Louis. Unfortunately, lack of national TV coverage was only half the league's problem. Like the NASL, speculating owners (and a somewhat unreasonable players' union) expected indoor soccer to be the next big sport in America, based partially on early success in cities like St. Louis and Cleveland. Because this didn't happen the league folded five years after this video.
hermmmc 2 months ago