Detroit Lightning
The Detroit Lightning was a Major Indoor Soccer League franchise which existed for only one season, 1979-1980. The Lightning finished that season at 15-17. The team's home arena was Cobo Arena.
On May 28, 1980, at the end of the 1979-1980 season, David Schoenstadt bought the Lightning and moved the team from Detroit, Michigan to San Francisco, California where he renamed the team the San Francisco Fog.
01Staff
- Lynne Saunders , President and general manager
- Terry Fisher , Head coach
- Klaas de Boer , Assistant coach
- Jack Nida - Operations assistant
02Record
| Year | Record | Regular season | Playoffs | Avg. attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-1980 | 15-17 | 3rd Central Division | 1st Round | 3,520 |
03Honors
First Team All MISL
- 1979-1980 Flemming Lund
Sources and credits
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