2012–13 Cincinnati Kings season

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Ron Newman Cup
Lost Division Finals
US Open CupDNP
Highest home attendance344
(February 10, 2013)
vs Ohio Vortex
Lowest home attendance161
(January 20, 2013)
vs Ohio Vortex
Average home league attendance237 (over 8 home games)[1]
← 2011-12

The 2012–13 Cincinnati Kings season was the fifth season of the

Professional Arena Soccer League, played their home games at the GameTime Training Center in Fairfield, Ohio
. The team was led by general manager Tim Burgess.

Season summary

The Kings were successful in the regular season, amassing an 11–5 record and placing second in the PASL's Eastern Division. The team qualified for the postseason and earned the right to play for the Ron Newman Cup in the PASL National Championship. The Kings lost both Eastern Division Finals games to the

Detroit Waza and were eliminated from the postseason.[2]

The Kings did not participate in the 2012–13 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer.

Roster moves

On October 29, 2012, the Kings signed goalkeeper Jamie Lieberman, forward Andy Farrell, defender D.J. Albert, and midfielders Eddie Hertsenberg, Dan Dwyer, and Jeff Hughes.[3] Hughes would also serve as the team's head coach.

On November 15, the team announced the release of forward Andy Farrell and the signings of forward Joshua Henderson plus defenders Roger Straz and Scott Shugh.[3] Farrell re-signed with the Kings on December 14, 2012.[3] On December 15, 2012, the team added defender Danijel Trifkovic to the roster.[3]

MISL the same day.)[5] Matt Breines took over as head coach with Jay Schneider as assistant coach.[6]

On February 1, 2013, the Kings announced the signing of forward Roger Gemoules.[3]

Awards and honors

On November 6, 2012, Kings midfielder (and head coach)

Detroit Waza in the King's season opener.[7]

Schedule

  Win   Tie   Loss

Pre-season

Game Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location[8] Attendance
Final Score Record
1 Saturday October 20 6:30pm at
Cincinnati Saints
(PASL-Premier
)
W 5–2[9] 1–0 Tri-County Soccerplex

Regular season

Game Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location[8] Attendance
Final Score Record
1 Sunday November 4 6:30pm
Detroit Waza
W 9–8 1–0 GameTime Training Center 245[10]
2 Saturday November 10 8:00pm Rockford Rampage L 1–4 1–1 GameTime Training Center 210[11]
3 Saturday November 17 7:05pm at
Harrisburg Heat
W 7–4[12] 2–1 Farm Show Arena[13] 1,819[14]
4 Saturday December 8 7:05pm at
Harrisburg Heat
W 9–8 (OT)[15] 3–1 Farm Show Arena 1,627[16]
5 Friday December 14 8:00pm
Illinois Piasa
W 5–4 4–1 GameTime Training Center 206[17]
6 Saturday December 15 7:35pm at Ohio Vortex W 10–2 5–1 Pinnacle Sports Complex 243[18]
7 Friday December 21 8:00pm
Harrisburg Heat
W 7–4[19] 6–1 GameTime Training Center 216[20]
8 Monday December 31 6:00pm
Chicago Mustangs
L 5–6 6–2 GameTime Training Center 226[21]
9 Saturday January 5 7:35pm at Ohio Vortex W 10–3 7–2 Pinnacle Sports Complex 219[22]
10 Sunday January 6 2:30pm at
Detroit Waza
L 4–8[23] 7–3 Taylor Sportsplex 347[24]
11 Friday January 11 7:35pm
(8:35pm Eastern)
at
Illinois Piasa
L 4–7[25] 7–4 The Sports Academy 362[26]
12 Sunday January 20 6:00pm Ohio Vortex W 12–2 8–4 GameTime Training Center 161[27]
13 Saturday February 2 7:35pm
(8:35pm Eastern)
at
Illinois Piasa
W 5–3 9–4 The Sports Academy 315[28]
14 Saturday February 9 7:30pm at
Detroit Waza
L 3–5[29] 9–5 Taylor Sportsplex[30] 582[31]
15 Sunday February 10 6:00pm Ohio Vortex W 16–1 10–5 GameTime Training Center 344[32]
16 Saturday February 16 8:00pm
Illinois Piasa
W 11–2 11–5 GameTime Training Center 284[33]

Postseason

Round Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance
Final Score Record
Division Finals Game 1 Saturday February 23 8:30pm
Detroit Waza[34]
L 4–9[35] 0–1 GameTime Training Center[36] 307[37]
Division Finals Game 2 Sunday February 24 2:35pm at
Detroit Waza
L 5–6[2][38] 0–2 Melvindale Ice Arena[29] 680[39]

References

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  2. ^
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    . Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  3. ^
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    . Retrieved February 2, 2013.
  4. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . Retrieved February 2, 2013.
  5. Missouri Comets. January 25, 2013. Archived from the original
    on April 7, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  6. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . Retrieved February 2, 2013.
  7. ^ "Professional Arena Soccer League Update". Our Sports Central. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "Cincinnati Kings Schedule". Our Sports Central. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  9. Cincinnati, OH: Cincy Saints Soccer Club. Archived from the original
    on June 17, 2013. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
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    . November 4, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  11. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . November 10, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
  12. Harrisburg, PA
    . Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  13. Harrisburg, PA
    . Retrieved November 20, 2012.
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    . November 17, 2012. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  15. Harrisburg, PA
    . Retrieved December 10, 2012.
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    . December 8, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
  17. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . December 14, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  18. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . December 15, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
  19. Harrisburg, PA
    . Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  20. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . December 21, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2012.
  21. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . December 31, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
  22. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
  23. ^ "Weekend Double Header Success For Detroit". Our Sports Central. January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  24. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . January 6, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
  25. ^ "Piasa Victorious over Kings". Our Sports Central. January 13, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  26. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . January 11, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
  27. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . January 20, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  28. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . February 2, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
  29. ^ a b "Waza Flo Faces Cincinnati In First Round Of Playoffs". Our Sports Central. February 12, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  30. ^ "WAZA FLO to Host Kings". Our Sports Central. February 8, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
  31. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . February 9, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
  32. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
  33. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . February 16, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
  34. CBS Detroit
    . Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  35. Booth Newspapers
    . Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  36. Booth Newspapers
    . Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  37. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . February 23, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  38. ^ "Detroit Wins Quarterfinals". Our Sports Central. February 25, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
  39. Professional Arena Soccer League
    . February 24, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.

External links

  • kingsindoor.com Cincinnati Kings official website