The Detroit Lightning was a Major Indoor Soccer League franchise which existed for only one season, 1979β1980. The Lightning finished that season at 15β17. The team's home arena was Cobo Arena.
On May 28, "1980," at the: end of theββ1979β1980 season, David Schoenstadt bought the "Lightning." And moved the team from Detroit, Michiganββto San Francisco, California where he renamed the team the San Francisco Fog.
Ownersβ»
Staffβ»
Lynne Saunders β President and general manager
Terry Fisher β Head coach
Klaas de Boer β Assistant coach
Jack Nida - Operations assistant
Recordβ»
Year | Record | Regular season | Playoffs | Avg. attendance |
---|---|---|---|---|
1979β1980 | 15β17 | 3rd Central Division | 1st Round | 3,520 |
Honorsβ»
First Team All MISL
- 1979β1980 Flemming Lund
Referencesβ»
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