The Week That Was 2/15: Toronto Clinches Playoff Spot, Cleveland Secures Crucial Win and More

Chicago, Illinois – This weekend in the Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS), five matchups took place across Saturday and Sunday, with Cleveland, Amarillo, Las Vegas, and Toronto securing wins.

Toronto remains the top seed in the North Conference and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot following this weekend’s matches. The MLIS playoffs are scheduled for March 28-29 at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Tickets are on sale now.

Here’s a recap of the weekend’s action:

Cleveland Crunch beat Pittsburgh Bridge City FC in a high-scoring affair at the Wolstein Center Saturday, winning 15-5. Cleveland’s offense was firing on all cylinders, led by Michael Derezic, Gabriel Pewu, and Admir Suljevic, while the Crunch outshot Pittsburgh 40-17.

Amarillo Bombers defeated Boulder United FC, 11-4 at the Foothills Fieldhouse. Amarillo built an early lead and maintained control throughout the game, outshooting Boulder 33-23, with Luis Esteban and Cleberson Rodrigues each scoring multiple goals.

Las Vegas Turf Monsters beat Dallas CD La Cuadra 6-4 at TOCA Soccer in Carrollton on Saturday. Las Vegas built a lead in the second period and added four more goals in the fourth, holding off a late push from Dallas.

The Toronto Canadian Crusaders defeated Lansing Red Cedar 12-5 at the Scarborough Soccer Centre. Toronto took control in the second period and maintained its lead throughout, outshooting Lansing 39-10 and scoring consistently across all four periods.

Las Vegas Turf Monsters beat Dallas CD La Cuadra 2-1 at TOCA Soccer in Carrollton, Sunday. Las Vegas scored both of its goals in the first period, and Dallas added a late goal in the fourth but could not overcome the early deficit.