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Ohio Vortex
Professional Arena Soccer League

Ohio Vortex was an American professional

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]

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

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

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

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

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

References

  1. ^
    Canton, OH. Archived from the original
    on March 4, 2012. Retrieved December 20, 2012.
  2. Canton, OH. Archived from the original
    on March 4, 2012.
  3. Canton, OH
    .
  4. Elyria, OH
    . Retrieved November 6, 2012.
  5. ^ "Charity Partners Announced for the Ohio Vortex". Our Sports Central. September 30, 2010.

External links

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