St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
Logo of the original St. Louis Steamers | |
| Founded | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1988 |
| Ground | St. Louis Arena St. Louis, Missouri |
| Capacity | 18,000 |
| League | Major Indoor Soccer League |
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena. The Steamers were popular for several years, with average attendance exceeding 12,000 for each season from 1980–81 through 1984–85, and outdrawing the NHL's St. Louis Blues for four consecutive seasons from 1980–81 through 1983–84.