Denver Dynamite (soccer)

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Denver Dynamite
Dynamitelogo0910.jpg
Full nameDenver Dynamite
Nickname(s)The Dynamite, TeamTNT
Founded2008
Dissolved2015
Ground Parker Fieldhouse
Capacity500 with standing room
Operations DirectorJavier Larios
Head CoachTony Avery
League Premier Arena Soccer League
2014-2015 4th place, Rocky Mountain Division
Playoffs: DNQ

The Denver Dynamite were an American Arena soccer team based in Denver, Colorado. They were founded in 2008 and they folded in 2015.

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The team was a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL-Pro), the first division of arena (indoor) soccer in North America before going on hiatus for 2010-11 and returning to the Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL-Premier) for the Winter 2011-12 season (initially as the Rocky Mountain Rattlers before reverting to their original name). The team's colors were red, gold and blue.

Roster

As of January 21, 2012 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tony Avery
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Greg Borchers
GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Clint Baumstark
GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brandyn Bumpus
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Travis Carey
DF Flag of Peru.svg  PER Jonathan Cordero
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brandon Devores
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Doug Evans
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA CJ Francis
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Marc Francis
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Justin Ferguson
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Pedroo Garibo
GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Bart Jones
GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Derek Haddix
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jay Hamilton ŧ
GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jordan Howes
No.Pos.NationPlayer
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Taylor Kendal
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dave Kroenig
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Dan Millard
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Roby Monroe
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brandon Morales
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Michael Ogletree
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chad Pearson
FW Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Poncho Puente
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Julian Rizo
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brandon Sejera
DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Sean Stedeford
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Brett Thomas
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Tony Thomas ŧ
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA James Woodard
FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Edward Yepes
MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Fernando Yepes

Notable former players

ŧ – US National Arena Soccer Team Member [2]

Year-by-year

YearWinLossTieGFGAGDLeagueDivisionReg. seasonPlayoffsAvg. attendance
2008-2009 [3] 971331267PASL-ProWestern2nd placeQuarterfinal305
2009-2010 [4] 21466108-42PASL-ProWestern4th placeDNQ486
2010-2011
2011-2012 [5] 3414043-3PASL-PremierRocky Mountain2nd placeDivisional276
2012-20133414058-18PASL-PremierRocky Mountain3rd placeDNQ329
2013-20144405660-4PASL-PremierRocky Mountain3rd placeDNQ106
Totals21332335395-560-2300

United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer

YearWinLossGFGAGDRound
2008–09 211622-6Quarterfinals
2009–10 111019-9Quarterfinals
2010–11 Did not enter
2011–12 11911-2Quarterfinals
2012–13 01712-5Wild Card
2013–14 01615-9Round of 32
Totals454879-313, Quarterfinal Appearances

Copa America

YearWinLossPointsGFGAGDGroupPlacePlayoffs
2008-2009 [6] 42125056-6West1stNone
Totals42125056-6West1stNone

Playoff record

YearWinLossGFGAGDRound
2008-200901910-1Quarterfinals
2011-20120137-4Divisional ±
Total021217-5

± Final regular season game doubled as divisional playoff.

Honors

Championships
Division titles

Coaching staff

Head coaches

Assistant coaches

Technical director / goalkeeper coach

Arenas

References

  1. PASL. "Dynamite signs high-scoring Handsor". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  2. George Tanner. "US National Arena Soccer Team (USNAST)". rockymountainnews.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved October 15, 2008.
  3. PASL. "Professional Arena Soccer League 2008-09 Standings". paslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  4. PASL. "Professional Arena Soccer League 2009-10 Standings". paslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  5. PASL. "Premier Arena Soccer League Winter 2011-12 Standings". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  6. PASL. "PASL". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  7. PASL. "Denver Dynamite (Winter 2011/12)". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2012.