Ignition Clinch XSL Championship
March 30, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release
While they did not play a game, the Detroit Ignition (11-7) won the inaugural Xtreme Soccer League championship on Sunday, thanks to a loss by the Milwaukee Wave.
With Milwaukee's loss, the Ignition (11-7) were assured of finishing in no worse than a tie with both the Wave (9-9) and New Jersey (9-9). Because Detroit owns the tiebreaker over both teams by virtue of winning the season series, the title goes to the Motor City.
"I really feel that over the course of the season we worked hard and went to battle each game with everything we had to give," Head Coach Matt Johnson said. "It's also a testament to the fact that we're a team who's bigger than the sum of our parts." Ignition players fought through a depleted roster and a multitude of injuries this season to capture the team's first league title.
The Ignition will be able to celebrate the championship with its fans on Friday night, when it closes out the home season against Chicago at 7:35 p.m. EST at Compuware Arena. Call 888-436 GOAL to help us celebrate!!
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