Massachusetts Twisters
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| Massachusetts Twisters | |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Arena | The Big E |
| Based in | West Springfield, MA |
| Colors | red & black |
| League | American Indoor Soccer League |
The Twisters are a member club of the Northeast Division in the American Indoor Soccer League.
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[edit] History
The Twisters are based out of West Springfield, MA and owned by the league's commissioner, Paul LaPointe. The Twister's home field in the The Big E Coliseum. The Twisters are the only remaining charter franchise of the AISL.
The Mass Twisters franchise is also directly affliated with the Junior Twisters, who play in the Massachusetts Advanced Players League.
In preparation for the 2006/2007 season, the Massachusetts Twisters revamped their logo. Plans for the old logo use as part of children's promotions have been discussed.
On September 27th, 2006, the Twisters announced the signing of USL Second Division all-star, Everson Maciel for the 2006/2007. Maciel played with the Western Mass Pioneers during the summer season.
On March 31, 2007, having won the regular season in the AISL with 25 points, the Twisters hosted the AISL Championship against the Rockford Thunder, who had earned 23 points on the season. The Twisters prevailed 11-5 over the Thunder and claimed the league championship.
[edit] Season By Season
| Year | Record | Result | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | |||
| 2004/2005 | |||
| 2005/2006 | 0-4 | Last in League | 0 |
| 2006/2007 | 8-5 | Champions | 25 |
| 2007/2008 | 6-7 | Lost in Finals | 19 |
[edit] 2007/2008 Schedule
| Home/Away | Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Away | Nobember 3, 2007 | Northern Illinois Rebels | Rescheduled 1/19/08 |
| Home | November 10 | Cincinnati Excite | Lost 9-5 |
| Away | November 17 | Rockford Rampage | lost 23-15 |
| Away | December 1 | Rockford Rampage | lost 7-6 (OT) |
| Home | December 8 | Northern Illinois Rebels | Won 10-3 |
| Home | December 15 | Cincinnati Excite | won 7-4 |
| Away | January 5, 2008 | Rockford Rampage | lose 17-5 |
| Away | January 6 | Northern Illinois Rebels | lose 10-3 |
| Home | January 26 | Tulsa Revolution | lose 7-6 |
| Home | February 2 | Tulsa Revolution | won 14-7 |
| Home | February 9 | Cincinnati Excite | won 12-4 |
| Away | February 23 | Cincinnati Excite | lose 8-2 |
| Home | March 1 | Northern Illinois Rebels | won 14-4 |
| Home | March 8 | Rockford Rampage | won 14-4 |
| Championship (Away) | March 15 | Rockford Rampage | won 18-5 |
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