Monterrey La Raza (2007–10)


Monterrey La Raza were a Mexican professional indoor soccer team based in Monterrey, Mexico. Founded in 2007, the team played in the Major Indoor Soccer League.
The team played its home games at Arena Monterrey. The team's colors were orange, black and white. Their last head coach was Mariano Bollella.

History

This version of the Monterrey La Raza indoor soccer team began play in fall 2007 at Arena Monterrey as a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League. On July 17, 2007, the MISL officially announced that La Raza would enter the league for the 2007–08 season.
La Raza played their home games in Arena Monterrey, owned by TV Azteca, the second largest Mexican television network. TV Azteca also owned La Raza.
TV Azteca acquired the rights to the Monterrey La Raza name from the owner of the original CISL/WISL franchise, Pedro Luis Durán.
The team was successful in its lone MISL season, reaching the league's championship game before losing to the Baltimore Blast. When the MISL folded, La Raza announced they would be joining the NISL for its inaugural 2008–09 season. They also announced an exhibition schedule against PASL teams for the 2008–09 season.

Year-by-year

YearLeagueLogoReg. seasonPlayoffsAttendance average
2007–08MISL II4th MISL, 16–14Lost Final, 8–139,980
2008–09NISL3rd NISL, 10–8Lost Semi-Final, 1–25,490
2008–09PASL Copa América1st East Group, 5–0Won Championship, 1–03,820
2009–10MISL III3rd MISL, 10–10Won Championship, 12–63,881
Total41–32
Win % =.780
6–5
Win % =.833
6,430--

Head coaches