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
editThe 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
editA 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.