2012–13 Ohio Vortex season
The 2012–13 Ohio Vortex season was the fourth season of the Ohio Vortex indoor soccer club. The Vortex, an Eastern Division team in the Professional Arena Soccer League, played the majority of their home games at the Pinnacle Sports Complex in Medina, Ohio. The team was led by executive director Jodi Wayble and head coach Denzil Antonio.
2012–13 PASL season | |
|---|---|
| Executive Director | Jodi Wayble |
| Head Coach | Denzil Antonio |
| Arena | Pinnacle Sports Complex Medina, Ohio |
| PASL | 5th, Eastern |
| US Open Cup | Round of 16 |
| Highest home attendance | 311 (November 3, 2012) vs Rockford Rampage |
| Lowest home attendance | 112 (December 22, 2012) vs Harrisburg Heat |
| Average home league attendance | 210 (over 8 home games)[1] |
Season summary edit
The Vortex struggled in the regular season, posting a 1–15 record, and failed to advance to the postseason. The team won only one game, against the Illinois Piasa, before dropping the final 13 matches giving the franchise the longest losing streak in the league this season. The franchise struggled off the field as well, drawing only an average of 210 fans per home game, besting just the two Arizona-based teams.[1] The Ohio club's abrupt relocation from Canton 60 miles northwest to Oberlin just before the start of the season then again 30 miles east to Medina after the second home game likely contributed to the team's box office issues.
The Vortex participated in the 2012–13 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer. They received a bye in the wild-card round then lost to the Detroit Waza in the Round of 16, ending their tournament run.
Off-field moves edit
Founded in 2008, the Ohio 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.[2] The team, an original member of the Professional Arena Soccer League, followed in the footsteps of the Canton Invaders, a team in the National Professional Soccer League that called Canton home from 1984 through 1996.[3]
On October 26, 2012, one week before the start of the season, the team announced it was moving from Canton to Oberlin, Ohio, for the 2012–13 season and would play their home games at the Gameday Sports Center.[4][5] After the first two home games, the team relocated to the Pinnacle Sports Complex in Medina, Ohio.
On March 14, 2013, the team began selling off its game uniforms and pre-game warmup shirts via its official Facebook page.[6] The team's official website was taken down in June 2013.
Roster moves edit
On November 20, 2012, Vortex goalkeeper Mike Mason was named PASL Player of the Week for his role in the team winning its first game of the 2012–13 season. Mason's 18 saves in a 7–0 win against Illinois Piasa constituted the fifth shutout in league history and first since February 2011.[7]
On December 5, 2012, the Vortex announced the signing of midfielder Joe Salem. An Akron, Ohio, native with professional experience on the Puerto Rico Islanders of the North American Soccer League, Salem is also an assistant coach at Highland High School.[8]
Schedule edit
Win Tie Loss
Regular season edit
| Game | Day | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location[9] | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Score | Record | |||||||
| 1 | Saturday | November 3 | 7:35pm | Rockford Rampage | L 1–6 | 0–1 | Gameday Sports Center § | 311[10] |
| 2 | Saturday | November 10 | 7:30pm | at Detroit Waza | L 1–12[11] | 0–2 | Taylor Sportsplex | 437[12] |
| 3 | Saturday | November 17 | 7:35pm | Illinois Piasa | W 7–0[13] | 1–2 | Gameday Sports Center § | 205[14] |
| 4 | Saturday | November 24 | 7:05pm | at Harrisburg Heat | L 1–13[15] | 1–3 | Farm Show Arena[16] | 1,864[17] |
| 5 | Saturday | December 8 | 7:35pm | Detroit Waza† | L 3–13[18] | 1–4 | Pinnacle Sports Complex | 176[19] |
| 6 | Saturday | December 15 | 7:35pm | Cincinnati Kings | L 2–10 | 1–5 | Pinnacle Sports Complex | 243[20] |
| 7 | Saturday | December 22 | 7:35pm | Harrisburg Heat | L 2–9[21] | 1–6 | Pinnacle Sports Complex | 112[22] |
| 8 | Saturday | December 29 | 7:05pm | at Harrisburg Heat | L 2–9[23] | 1–7 | Farm Show Arena[24] | 1,705[25] |
| 9 | Friday | January 4 | 7:35pm | Detroit Waza | L 2–8[26] | 1–8 | Pinnacle Sports Complex | 160[27] |
| 10 | Saturday | January 5 | 7:35pm | Cincinnati Kings | L 3–10 | 1–9 | Pinnacle Sports Complex | 219[28] |
| 11 | Saturday | January 19 | 7:35pm (8:35pm Eastern) | at Illinois Piasa | L 4–10 | 1–10 | The Sports Academy | 319[29] |
| 12 | Sunday | January 20 | 6:00pm | at Cincinnati Kings | L 2–12 | 1–11 | GameTime Training Center | 161[30] |
| 13 | Saturday | February 2 | 7:30pm | at Detroit Waza | L 1–19[31] | 1–12 | Taylor Sportsplex[32] | 367[33] |
| 14 | Saturday | February 9 | 7:35pm (8:35pm Eastern) | at Illinois Piasa | L 5–14 | 1–13 | The Sports Academy | 397[34] |
| 15 | Sunday | February 10 | 6:00pm | at Cincinnati Kings | L 1–16 | 1–14 | GameTime Training Center | 344[35] |
| 16 | Saturday | February 16[36] | 7:35pm | Harrisburg Heat | L 3–8[37] | 1–15 | Pinnacle Sports Complex | 259[38] |
† Game also counts for US Open Cup, as listed in chart below.
§ Team began season at Gameday Sports Center; relocated to Pinnacle Sports Complex for final six home games.
2012–13 US Open Cup for Arena Soccer edit
| Game | Date | Kickoff | Opponent | Results | Location | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Score | Record | ||||||
| Wild Card | BYE | ||||||
| Round of 16 | December 8 | 7:35pm | Detroit Waza | L 3–13[18] | 0–1 | Pinnacle Sports Complex | 176[19] |
References edit
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- ^ Popovich, Mike (November 12, 2009). . The Repository. Canton, OH. Archived from the original on March 4, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ Liese, Cindy (October 27, 2012). "Ohio Vortex to play at complex in Oberlin". The Chronicle-Telegram. Elyria, OH. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
- ^ Krieger, Dan (October 29, 2012). "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". Our Sports Central. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
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- ^ "Box Score: Gameday Sports Center - Sat, Nov 03, 2012". Professional Arena Soccer League. November 3, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Waza Silence Vortex in 12-1 Home Opener Blowout". Our Sports Central. November 12, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2012.
- ^ "Box Score: Taylor Sportsplex - Sat, Nov 10, 2012". Professional Arena Soccer League. November 10, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2012.
- ^ "Piasa Drop Two over Weekend". Our Sports Central. November 20, 2012. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
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- ^ Bullock, Michael (November 24, 2012). "Heat beat Ohio 13-1, claim first victory". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ Bullock, Michael (November 24, 2012). "Heat to entertain Ohio on Saturday night at Farm Show". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "Box Score: Farm Show Complex - Sat, Nov 24, 2012". Professional Arena Soccer League. November 24, 2012. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ a b "Road Win Keeps Detroit in First Place". Our Sports Central. December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Dec 08, 2012". Professional Arena Soccer League. December 8, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2012.
- ^ "Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Dec 15, 2012". Professional Arena Soccer League. December 15, 2012. Retrieved December 15, 2012.
- ^ Bullock, Michael (December 22, 2012). "Harrisburg Heat decks Ohio 9-2, snaps three-game skid". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ "Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Dec 22, 2012". Professional Arena Soccer League. December 22, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ Bullock, Michael (December 29, 2012). "Chris Williams unloads on Ohio for second straight week as Heat wins second in a row". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ Bullock, Michael (December 29, 2012). "Heat to entertain Ohio on Saturday night at Equine Arena". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "Box Score: Farm Show Complex - Sat, Dec 29, 2012". Professional Arena Soccer League. December 29, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
- ^ "Weekend Double Header Success For Detroit". Our Sports Central. January 7, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Fri, Jan 04, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. January 4, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Jan 05, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: The Sports Academy - Sat, Jan 19, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. January 19, 2013. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: Game Time - Sun, Jan 20, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. January 20, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "Detroit Waza Flo Repeat As Eastern Division Champions". Our Sports Central. February 3, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ Foster, Terry (January 31, 2013). "Terry Foster With Waza Flo Head Coach". Detroit, MI: CBS Detroit (WWJ-TV). Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: Taylor Sportsplex - Sat, Feb 02, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. February 2, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: The Sports Academy - Sat, Feb 09, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. February 9, 2013. Retrieved February 9, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: Game Time - Sun, Feb 10, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. February 10, 2013. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- ^ Bullock, Michael (February 2, 2013). "Harrisburg Heat surrender late lead, fall 10-8 at Chicago". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA: Advance Publications. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ Bullock, Michael (February 17, 2013). "Harrisburg Heat close out inaugural PASL season with 8-3 win at Ohio". The Patriot-News. Harrisburg, PA: Advance Publications. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ^ "Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Feb 16, 2013". Professional Arena Soccer League. February 16, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
External links edit
- Official website