The Baltimore Blast were a longtime member of the Major Indoor Soccer League.

From 1978 to 1980, the team played as the Houston Summit, but moved prior to the 1980–81 season.

The aggressive promotion of the team by radio partner WFBR (then 1300 AM) was instrumental in the Blast's popularity.

They beat English First Division team Sheffield Wednesday to win the trophy.

The game was the one and only occasion that Eric Cantona played for Sheffield Wednesday during his infamous trial.