S1 E7: The Fight: Referee’s Perspective is a must-watch follow-up to our live stream commemorating the 20th anniversary of the infamous Chicago Storm vs. Cleveland Force fight on March 19, 2005. We’re joined by Ron Cory, a veteran indoor soccer referee who was right in the middle of the action that night.
Ron shares his first-hand perspective from the field during one of the most unforgettable moments in indoor soccer history. What really happened between the Storm and Force? What did the refs see—and miss? Who got away scot-free? Ron brings clarity, candor, and a few surprises from behind the whistle.
If you’re a fan of retro soccer, the MISL, or the golden era of 2000s indoor soccer, this exclusive interview dives deep into one of the second MISL’s most controversial moments.
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Check out the video below and let me know what you thought of the fight and its aftermath.