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|colspan=2| Detroit Neon / Safari
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||Team history|| 1994–1997
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|| Arena || The Palace of Auburn Hills

The Palace of Auburn Hills

The Palace of Auburn Hills, often referred to simply as The Palace, is a sports and entertainment venue in Auburn Hills, Michigan, a suburb on the northern outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, United States. Opened in 1988, it is the home of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association...

 1994 - 1997
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|| Based in || Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills is a city in Metro Detroit, Oakland County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,412 at the 2010 census. The city was formed in 1983 when Pontiac Township became the City of Auburn Hills.-Economy:...

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|| Leagues || Continental Indoor Soccer League

Continental Indoor Soccer League

The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...

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The Detroit Safari (originally founded as the Detroit Neon) was a member of the Continental Indoor Soccer League

Continental Indoor Soccer League

The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...

 that played at The Palace of Auburn Hills

The Palace of Auburn Hills

The Palace of Auburn Hills, often referred to simply as The Palace, is a sports and entertainment venue in Auburn Hills, Michigan, a suburb on the northern outskirts of Detroit, Michigan, United States. Opened in 1988, it is the home of the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association...

. Their owners, the Palace Sports Group were awarded a franchise on November 4, 1993. Their star player and unofficial coach (the CISL prohibited player-coaches) was experienced indoor player Andy Chapman

Andy Chapman

Andrew "Andy" Chapman is a retired English-American soccer player who saw his greatest success as an indoor player in the United States...

. They led the league in attendance in their first season (1994) and never placed below fifth in league attendance for a season. The name Detroit Neon was a reference to the Dodge Neon

Dodge Neon

The Plymouth/Dodge Neon, sold in Europe, Mexico, Canada, and elsewhere outside the United States as the Chrysler Neon, is a compact front wheel drive car introduced in January 1994 for the 1995 model year by Chrysler Corporation's Dodge and Plymouth brands...

 and came from a sponsorship from the Chrysler Corporation like fellow Palace Sports team the IHL Detroit Vipers

Detroit Vipers

The Detroit Vipers was an International Hockey League team. The team was founded in 1994, and played at The Palace of Auburn Hills.-Beginning:...

. In 1997 the naming rights

Naming rights

In the private sector, naming rights are a financial transaction whereby a corporation or other entity purchases the right to name a facility, typically for a defined period of time. For properties like a multi-purpose arena, performing arts venue or an athletic field, the term ranges from three...

 were sold to General Motors and they were named after the GMC Safari minivan. They folded along with the closing of the Continental Indoor Soccer League

Continental Indoor Soccer League

The Continental Indoor Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that played from 1993 to 1997.-History:When the Major Soccer League folded in the summer of 1992, two of its former teams joined a group of hockey and basketball arena owners led by Ron Weinstein who wanted to create a league to...

 after the 1997 season Some games were televised on PASS Sports and all 1997 Safari home games on PASS. The 5 seasons that Neon/Safari played they avg. attendance was 6,232.

Staff

Ron Campbell - General Manager (1994–97) Chris Keenan

Chris Keenan

Chris Keenan is a footballer who currently plays for IFA Premiership side Carrick Rangers as a goalkeeper.After previously playing for Larne and Glentoran, he joined Crusaders in 2008, going on to make over 100 appearances for the club...

 - Player Personnel Director (1994–97)

Head coaches

Chris Keenan

Chris Keenan

Chris Keenan is a footballer who currently plays for IFA Premiership side Carrick Rangers as a goalkeeper.After previously playing for Larne and Glentoran, he joined Crusaders in 2008, going on to make over 100 appearances for the club...

 (1994) Dave Baker

Dave Baker

Dave Baker was a defensive back in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers for three years....

 (1994) Paul Child (1995–97)

Former players

Steve Kinsey (1994–95) Colin Jex (1994–97) Albert Marko (1996–97) Andy Chapman

Andy Chapman

Andrew "Andy" Chapman is a retired English-American soccer player who saw his greatest success as an indoor player in the United States...

 (1994–97) Ian Fairbrother

Ian Fairbrother

Ian Fairbrother is a retired English football player. He spent the majority of his career in the United States....

 (1994–97) Andy Wagstaff (1995–97) Ken Snow

Ken Snow

Kenneth “Ken” Snow is a former U.S. soccer forward who was a two-time winner of the Hermann Trophy as the outstanding college soccer player in 1988 and 1990. He had an eight year professional career playing indoor soccer in the United States...

 (1995–97) Scott Weiger (1996–97) Joey Kirk (1996–97) Victor Quni (1995) Drago

Drago

Drago may refer to:* Drago * Drago * Drago, Italian for dragon* Drago in Sicily* Drago restaurants of California* Drago, Serbian footballer a.k.a...

(1994–96)