Ohio Vortex
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Ohio Vortex is a professional indoor soccer team based in Canton
, Ohio
. They joined the Professional Arena Soccer League
in 2009. The Ohio Vortex is 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. The Vortex currently call the Canton Civic Center home.
The Ohio Vortex ended their inaugural season 8-8. The club is coached by Canton Invaders
legend Denzil Antonio.
. 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.
Canton, Ohio
Canton is the county seat of Stark County in northeastern Ohio, approximately south of Akron and south of Cleveland.The City of Caton is the largest incorporated area within the Canton-Massillon Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. They joined the Professional Arena Soccer League
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
in 2009. The Ohio Vortex is a non-profit organization that donates a portion of their revenue to local charities. The team was founded by former Canton Invaders
Canton Invaders
The Canton Invaders was an indoor soccer club based in Canton, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Columbus Invaders.- Canton Invaders :...
player Nick Bogdan. The Vortex currently call the Canton Civic Center home.
The Ohio Vortex ended their inaugural season 8-8. The club is coached by Canton Invaders
Canton Invaders
The Canton Invaders was an indoor soccer club based in Canton, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Columbus Invaders.- Canton Invaders :...
legend Denzil Antonio.
Year by Year
| Year | League | Record | GS | GA | Finish | Playoffs | Avg. Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | PASL-Pro | 8-8 | 120 | 136 | 3rd Eastern | DNQ | 517 |
| 2010–2011 | PASL-Pro | 2-14 | 82 | 119 | 4th Eastern | DNQ | 492 |
| 2011–2012 | PASL-Pro | 1-2 | 18 | 26 | 4th Eastern | XXX | 418 |
History
The Ohio Vortex could have continued the tradition that its predecessor had by calling themselves the Canton InvadersCanton Invaders
The Canton Invaders was an indoor soccer club based in Canton, Ohio that competed in the National Professional Soccer League.After the 1995/96 season, the team became the Columbus Invaders.- Canton Invaders :...
. 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.
Current Roster
As of November 19, 2011 vs. Cincinnati KingsMission
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 NE Ohio.2011-2012 Schedule
- November 5 vs. Detroit WazaDetroit WazaThe Detroit Waza are an American arena soccer team founded in 2008.The team is a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League .They will play their home matches at the Taylor Sportsplex in Taylor, Michigan during the 2010-11 season....
- November 12 at Detroit Waza
- November 19 vs. Cincinnati Kings
- December 3 at Cincinnat Kings
- December 16 vs. Illinois Piasa
- December 17 vs. Illinois Piasa
- January 13 at Louisville LightningLouisville LightningLouisville Lightning are an indoor soccer team based in Louisville, Kentucky. They joined the Professional Arena Soccer League in 2009. They were confirmed as an expansion team in August of that year and began playing in November of the same year. -History:...
- January 20 vs. Detroit Waza
- January 21 vs. Louisville Lightning
- January 27 at Illinois Piasa
- January 28 at Kansas Magic
- February 4 at Detroit Waza
- February 10 at Louisville Lightning
- February 11 at Cincinnati Kings
- February 24 vs. Kansas Magic
- February 25 vs. Kansas Magic