The Arizona Thunder was a professional indoor

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team based in

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. In 1997, the team was a member of the

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. In 1998, the alliance, with some additional teams, reconstituted itself as the

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(WISL). The Thunder continued to play in the WISL from 1998 to 2000. The team played in the

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. Many of the players grew up and played youth soccer in AZ including

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, Rick Soderman, Jason Vanacour, Milo Iniguez,

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, Kenneth Wright (Thea), Sasha Hunter, Dave Cameron, along with many implants like Milos Tomic
Chris Scotti
and the Dunn Brothers. Some games were televised on COX 9 In 1999 and in 2000. During the Thunder's three years in the WISL they averaged attendance of 4,261 fans per game.

Year-by-year

Owner

John Ogden (Phoenix Power Soccer Club, Inc) 1998–2000

Notable players

* Rick Soderman

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