Ohio Vortex was an American professional indoor soccer team based in Canton, Ohio. They joined the Professional Arena Soccer League in 2009. The Ohio Vortex was a non-profit organization that donates a portion of their revenue to local charities. The team was founded by former Canton Invaders player Nick Bogdan.[1]
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| Founded | 2009 | |
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| Dissolved | 2013 | |
| Ground | Canton Civic Center Canton, Ohio | |
| Capacity | 4,500 | |
| Executive Director | Jodi Wayble | |
| Head Coach | Denzil Antonio | |
| League | Professional Arena Soccer League | |
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The Ohio Vortex ended their inaugural season 8-8. The club was coached by Canton Invaders legend Denzil Antonio.[1] The team shut down after the 2012–13 season.
Year-by-year edit
| Year | League | Record | GS | GA | Finish | Playoffs | Avg. attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | PASL-Pro | 8-8 | 120 | 136 | 3rd Eastern | Did not qualify | 517 |
| 2010–11 | PASL-Pro | 2-14 | 82 | 119 | 4th Eastern | Did not qualify | 492 |
| 2011–12 | PASL | 4-12 | 100 | 145 | 6th Eastern | Did not qualify | 418 |
| 2012–13 | PASL | 1-15 | 40 | 169 | 5th Eastern | Did not qualify | 210 |
History edit
The Ohio Vortex could have continued the tradition that its predecessor had by calling themselves the Canton Invaders.[2] However, founder Nick Bogdan wanted a unique name and not one that has been recycled by other sports teams. The team got its Vortex name as a result of the charity work that it does. He called the team the Vortex because the team plays for a variety of charities that pull people in from all over the state to help support the causes.[3]
The Vortex began play in the 2009–10 season at the Cleveland Metroplex Events Center in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, before settling into the Canton Civic Center in Canton, Ohio.[1] On October 26, 2012, the team announced it was moving to Oberlin, Ohio and play their home games at the Gameday Sports Center.[4] The team then relocated to the Pinnacle Sports Complex in Medina, Ohio, after the first two home games. The team folded after the 2012–13 season.
Mission edit
A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold to a Vortex game will be given to diverse local non-profit organizations that work for the greater good. At the end of their inaugural season, approximately $10,000 was given to charities in Northeast Ohio.[5]
Arenas edit
- Canton Civic Center, Canton, Ohio (2009-2012)
- Gameday Sports Center, Oberlin, Ohio (2012)
- Pinnacle Sports Complex, Medina, Ohio (2012–2013)
References edit
- ^ a b c Popvich, Mike (November 12, 2009). "Ohio Vortex will follow an unusual business model". The Repository. Canton, OH. Archived from the original on March 4, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Popovich, Mike (November 12, 2009). "Vortex owner wanted a unique name". The Repository. Canton, OH. Archived from the original on March 4, 2012.
- ^ Sautters, Denise (January 9, 2010). "Fans get a kick out of Canton's new Vortex indoor soccer team". The Repository. Canton, OH.
- ^ Liese, Cindy (October 27, 2012). "Ohio Vortex to play at complex in Oberlin". The Chronicle-Telegram. Elyria, OH. Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ "Charity Partners Announced for the Ohio Vortex". Our Sports Central. September 30, 2010.