Pittsburgh Spirit were an indoor soccer team based out of Pittsburgh and were one of the original six teams that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). The Spirit were founded in 1978, suspended operation for the 1980-81 season, then returned to the MISL until owner DeBartolo folded the team on April 11, 1986. The seven seasons of play in Pittsburgh the Spirit average attendance for the regular season was 6,351. In the playoffs the Spirit average 7,117
1981-82
The Pittsburgh Spirit were reinstated into the MISL after suspending operations during for the 1980-81 season. Stan Terlecki led the team with 74 goals, second in the MISL to Steve Zungul's (New York Arrows) 103 goals. Both Terlecki and Zungul were named MISL regular season MVP. Goaltender Krys Sobieski had the third-lowest goals-against average with a 4.20 GAA.
The Spirit would face the third-place Baltimore Blast in the playoffs. The Spirit won the first game of the playoffs 3-1 but lost the second game 6-5 in overtime. The Spirit lost the third game of the series 4-2, which eliminated the Spirit from post-season play.
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Great game between the New York Cosmos and the Pittsburgh Spirit that took place during the 84-85 MISL campaign. The Cosmos were falling on hard-times on the field and in the front office. This would be one of the last games prior to the Cosmos ceasing indoor operations.
published: 19 Oct 2018
Pittsburgh Spirit Highlight Film 1981-82
Here's the 1981-82 Pittsburgh Spirit season highlight film. This was originally shot on Super 8 Film and donated by Dave Mackenzie. A lot of optimism with the new ownership in the Debartolo's! Enjoy!
published: 24 Dec 2018
Pittsburgh Spirit vs Hartford Hellions 1/26/80
Here is the second half of a match between the Pittsburgh Spirit and the Hartford Hellions. The game took place late in the 79-80 MISL campaign.
published: 29 Sep 2018
Philadelphia Fever vs Pittsburgh Spirit 2/1/80
This is a regular season game from the 79-80 MISL campaign. The game took place on 2/1/80 in the old Civic Arena. This was the inaugural season for the Pittsburgh Spirit. The Pittsburgh franchise would take a 1 year hiatus the next season before a rebranding effort starting in the 81-82 season.
Enjoy!
published: 11 Nov 2016
New York Arrows vs Pittsburgh Spirit 4/8/84
Great regular season matchup between two MISL rivals from the 83-84 season. Watch as these two teams go back and forth in a wild affair!
published: 08 Apr 2019
Pittsburgh Spirit Player Profile - Stan Terlecki
This is an interview with former Pittsburgh Spirit scoring phenom Stan Terlecki. This interview took place during the 84-85 MISL season.
published: 11 Aug 2016
Pittsburgh Spirit Theme Song/Andy Clark - Motivation
This is the song used by the Pittsburgh Spirit Indoor Soccer Team. The song is entitled "Motivation" by Andy Clark.
published: 06 May 2022
Pittsburgh Spirit vs Cleveland Force 5/1/84 -Game #3 - 83-84 MISL Playoffs
The Pittsburgh Spirit are looking to take back home field advantage during the 83-84 playoffs.
Great game between the New York Cosmos and the Pittsburgh Spirit that took place during the 84-85 MISL campaign. The Cosmos were falling on hard-times on the f...
Great game between the New York Cosmos and the Pittsburgh Spirit that took place during the 84-85 MISL campaign. The Cosmos were falling on hard-times on the field and in the front office. This would be one of the last games prior to the Cosmos ceasing indoor operations.
Great game between the New York Cosmos and the Pittsburgh Spirit that took place during the 84-85 MISL campaign. The Cosmos were falling on hard-times on the field and in the front office. This would be one of the last games prior to the Cosmos ceasing indoor operations.
Here's the 1981-82 Pittsburgh Spirit season highlight film. This was originally shot on Super 8 Film and donated by Dave Mackenzie. A lot of optimism with the ...
Here's the 1981-82 Pittsburgh Spirit season highlight film. This was originally shot on Super 8 Film and donated by Dave Mackenzie. A lot of optimism with the new ownership in the Debartolo's! Enjoy!
Here's the 1981-82 Pittsburgh Spirit season highlight film. This was originally shot on Super 8 Film and donated by Dave Mackenzie. A lot of optimism with the new ownership in the Debartolo's! Enjoy!
This is a regular season game from the 79-80 MISL campaign. The game took place on 2/1/80 in the old Civic Arena. This was the inaugural season for the Pittsb...
This is a regular season game from the 79-80 MISL campaign. The game took place on 2/1/80 in the old Civic Arena. This was the inaugural season for the Pittsburgh Spirit. The Pittsburgh franchise would take a 1 year hiatus the next season before a rebranding effort starting in the 81-82 season.
Enjoy!
This is a regular season game from the 79-80 MISL campaign. The game took place on 2/1/80 in the old Civic Arena. This was the inaugural season for the Pittsburgh Spirit. The Pittsburgh franchise would take a 1 year hiatus the next season before a rebranding effort starting in the 81-82 season.
Enjoy!
Great game between the New York Cosmos and the Pittsburgh Spirit that took place during the 84-85 MISL campaign. The Cosmos were falling on hard-times on the field and in the front office. This would be one of the last games prior to the Cosmos ceasing indoor operations.
Here's the 1981-82 Pittsburgh Spirit season highlight film. This was originally shot on Super 8 Film and donated by Dave Mackenzie. A lot of optimism with the new ownership in the Debartolo's! Enjoy!
This is a regular season game from the 79-80 MISL campaign. The game took place on 2/1/80 in the old Civic Arena. This was the inaugural season for the Pittsburgh Spirit. The Pittsburgh franchise would take a 1 year hiatus the next season before a rebranding effort starting in the 81-82 season.
Enjoy!
Pittsburgh Spirit were an indoor soccer team based out of Pittsburgh and were one of the original six teams that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). The Spirit were founded in 1978, suspended operation for the 1980-81 season, then returned to the MISL until owner DeBartolo folded the team on April 11, 1986. The seven seasons of play in Pittsburgh the Spirit average attendance for the regular season was 6,351. In the playoffs the Spirit average 7,117
1981-82
The Pittsburgh Spirit were reinstated into the MISL after suspending operations during for the 1980-81 season. Stan Terlecki led the team with 74 goals, second in the MISL to Steve Zungul's (New York Arrows) 103 goals. Both Terlecki and Zungul were named MISL regular season MVP. Goaltender Krys Sobieski had the third-lowest goals-against average with a 4.20 GAA.
The Spirit would face the third-place Baltimore Blast in the playoffs. The Spirit won the first game of the playoffs 3-1 but lost the second game 6-5 in overtime. The Spirit lost the third game of the series 4-2, which eliminated the Spirit from post-season play.