During its first season in Baltimore, the Blast posted a record. In addition to the team's on-field accomplishments, the organization built ties to the community, emphasizing its commitment to the Greater Baltimore area. The Blast continued to flourish with each new season, on and off the field. During games, the players tirelessly worked together towards their common goal of winning games and bringing the championship trophy home to Baltimore. After the games, the Blast players interacted with fans, creating life-long memories and forming deep bonds between the team and the community.
Louis Steamers, four-games-to-one. Following the championship season, the team went through its first ownership change, though the focus remained on keeping the core of the team together. The squad advanced to the playoffs each of the next three seasons and in a new star was born.
Billy Ronson, a young English player, joined the team and was an instant fan favorite. On September 15, , local businessman Ed Hale purchased the Blast, vowing to maintain the team's rich tradition of winning and flawlessly representing Baltimore. The new team set out to rekindle the "spirit" of Baltimore soccer - the winning record, the roar of the crowd and the success of the local talent.
In the Spirit's first season, Cooper led the team to a record and the American Division Championship. Behind the slogan, "The Blast is Back", Hale rekindled the team's devotion to the community, continued the tradition of highlighting local players and increased game-night attendance at 1st Mariner Arena. As the Blast continues its resurgence into the community and its quest for another championship, local youth leagues are full of players striving to reach the level of play and sportsmanship demonstrated by the Blast players.
With summer camps, school programs, and numerous other community programs, the Blast is determined to continue the growth of soccer in Baltimore and throughout the United States. Class of Head Coach, Kenny Cooper Known for his positive thinking and motivational speeches, Kenny Cooper coached the original Blast from to then coached the Baltimore Spirit from Cooper led the original Blast to five division titles, five championship appearances and the franchise's first MISL Championship in Stan Stamenkovic Stan "the Magician" Stamenkovic played four seasons for the original Blast and remains a legend among Baltimore's soccer community.
Stamenkovic tallied points in Blast games and is Baltimore's original all-time leading scorer. Though retired from professional play, he was named to the Baltimore Blast All Decade Team during the season. Stamenkovic passed away in After nine seasons with the original Blast and a spot on the All-Time MISL Team, he went on to coach and play for the Baltimore Spirit and still ranks 17th in points on Baltimore's current all-time list with points in six seasons with the Spirit.
Class of Tim Wittman The only person to be part of the first three of the team's MISL Championships, Tim Wittman played nine seasons with the original Blast, three seasons with the Baltimore Spirit and served as the team's head coach Along with Savage, he was a member of the Baltimore Blast All-Decade Team and he ranks second on the original Blast's all-time scoring list with points in games played.
He played for the original Blast for seven seasons, from through , recording points as a defender and ranking 13th on the Blast's all-time scoring list. Sep 8 Feb 23 Feb 11 More Blast News. Baltimore Blast Merchandise. The longest-standing soccer team in history! With jerseys, jackets, hoodies and more, see our merchandise for great deals! View Merch.
Celebrating 40 years of indoor soccer in Baltimore. From to now, check our cool 40th merch that is available for a limited time. Our private clothing and accessory brand. Includes camo and hunting gear for your outdoor sportsman. The Blast played their final matches in April Appropriately, the team lost their last contests to Ron Newman and the San Diego Sockers in the playoff semi-finals. Fewer than 5, fans turned out for each of the semi-final games at Baltimore Arena.
Within a matter of days, a new indoor club called the Baltimore Spirit was organized with Kenny Cooper returning as Head Coach and Bill Stealey as the new owner. The Spirit entered the lower-budget National Professional Soccer League , where they would compete for six seasons. Blast vs. Philadelphia Fever. April 15, Blast vs. Cleveland Force. Tacoma Stars. December 3, Blast vs.
Dallas Sidekicks. January 4, Blast vs. January 28, Blast vs. Minnesota Strikers. February 8, Blast vs. Chicago Sting. February 14, Blast vs. February 23, Blast vs.
Wichita Wings. March 2, Blast vs. Dynamo Moscow. Prime Ticket cable network. Blast defender Mike Reynolds passed away at age 27 on July 1, , two days after suffering a stroke at a Blast promotional event. He was Baltimore Sun obit. Kitson was
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