Ohio Vortex

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Ohio Vortex
Ohio Vortex PASL 2012 logo.gif
Founded2009
Dissolved2013
GroundCanton Civic Center
Canton, Ohio
Capacity4,500
Executive DirectorJodi Wayble
Head CoachDenzil Antonio
League Professional Arena Soccer League

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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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

YearLeagueRecordGSGAFinishPlayoffsAvg. attendance
2009–10PASL-Pro8-81201363rd EasternDid not qualify517
2010–11PASL-Pro2-14821194th EasternDid not qualify492
2011–12 PASL4-121001456th EasternDid not qualify418
2012–13 PASL1-15401695th EasternDid not qualify210

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 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

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]

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References

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  2. Popovich, Mike (November 12, 2009). "Vortex owner wanted a unique name". The Repository . Canton, OH. Archived from the original on March 4, 2012.
  3. Sautters, Denise (January 9, 2010). "Fans get a kick out of Canton's new Vortex indoor soccer team". The Repository . Canton, OH.
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  5. "Charity Partners Announced for the Ohio Vortex". Our Sports Central. September 30, 2010.