W = Wins; L = Losses All-Star Game The first MISL All-Star game was played at the Checkerdome in St. Louis, Missouri on February 27, 1980. Players were divided up by division. Rosters spots were determined by peer voting, with additional spots decided by the two coaches. A crowd of 16,892 watched the Central Division squad upset the Atlantic, 9–4. On the strength of three goals and one assist, Pat Ercoli of Detroit was named the game's MVP, with Mick Poole of Houston finishing second, and St. Louis' Steve Pecher third. Central Division roster Coach: Pat McBride, St. Louis *injured, did not play • #replaced injured player Atlantic Division roster Coach: Don Popovic, New York *injured, did not play • #replaced injured player Match report Three Stars of the Match: 1. Pat Ercoli, Detroit; 2. Mick Poole, Houston; 3. Steve Pecher, St. Louis Playoffs Bracket Division Semifinals Division Finals Championship Game Playoff MVP: Steve Zungul, New York Arrows (3 games, 10 goals) Playoff statistics Playoff scoring GP = Games Played, G = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points Playoff goalkeeping Note: GP = Games played; Min – Minutes played; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses League awards Most Valuable Player: Steve Zungul, New York Scoring Champion: Steve Zungul, New York Pass Master: Steve Zungul, New York Rookie of the Year: Jim Sinclair, Buffalo Goalkeeper of the Year: Sepp Gantenhammer, Houston Coach of the Year: Len Bilous, Pittsburgh and Pat McBride, St. Louis Championship Series Most Valuable Player: Steve Zungul, New York All-MISL Teams References External links The Year in American Soccer – 1980 1979–80 summary at The MISL: A Look Back Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–1992) seasons Major Major