The Philadelphia Fever was an indoor soccer team, based in Philadelphia, that played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1978 to 1982.[1] The team's home arena was the Spectrum.
History
After being granted a one-year hiatus following the 1981-82 season, the team ultimately folded. While it is often reported that the Los Angeles Lazers were the relocated Fever, the one-year hiatus was actually granted at the same time as the Lazers were awarded an expansion franchise, during the MISL's August 1982 league meetings.[2]
During the four seasons that the Fever played in Philadelphia, the average attendance was 5,777 per game.
Yearly Awards
- 1978–1979 Season
- Fred Grgurev – MISL Top Goalscorer, MISL Scoring Champion, MISL Pass Master (most assists) & All-Star Team selection.
Year-by-year
| Year | Record | Regular season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1979 | 11–13 | 4th Place | Championship Series |
| 1979–1980 | 17–15 | T3rd Central Division | did not qualify |
| 1980–1981 | 18–22 | 3rd Atlantic Division | did not qualify |
| 1981–1982 | 11–33 | 7th Eastern Division | did not qualify |
References
- ^ "Philadelphia Fever". oursportscentral.com. Archived 14 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ^ ""Fever Halts Operation For 1 Year," Philadelphia Daily News, August 11, 1982". Archived June 13, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 16, 2024.