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Ohio Vortex
Founded2009
GroundCanton Civic Center
Canton, Ohio
Capacity4,000
CEOUnited States Nick Bogdan
Head CoachEngland Denzil Antonio
LeagueProfessional Arena Soccer League
Websitehttp://www.ohiovortex.org/

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.[1] 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.[1]

Year by Year

Year League Record GS GA Finish Playoffs
2009–2010 PASL-Pro 8-8 120 136 3rd Eastern DNQ

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]

Players

Current Roster

As of November 16, 2010[4]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 DF United States USA Louie Rolko
6 DF United States USA Lucas Martorana
7 FW United States USA Rick King
8 DF United States USA Chad James
9 DF United States USA Jared Dombrowski
10 FW United States USA Adam Campellone
11 MF Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Milko Cecez
12 MF United States USA Pete Angelokostopoulos
13 MF United States USA John Ball
14 GK United States USA Mark Eden
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 FW Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Adis Kuduzovic
18 DF United States USA Nate Yates
19 DF United States USA Ronnie Stolz
20 FW United States USA Ryan McClay
21 MF United States USA Steve Gillespie
22 DF Scotland SCO Ross Cochran
23 GK Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Sasha Djuric
51 DF United States USA Mike Pertz
66 FW United States USA Allen Eller
88 FW Bulgaria BUL Georgi Petrov

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. Last season approximately $10,000 was given to charities in NE Ohio.[5]

2010-2011 Local Charities

[6]

CEO Nick Bogdan announcing the creation of the Ohio Vortex
Hammer & Nails
HandsOnSports Foundation
  • December 4 at 7:00 PM vs. Cincinnati Kings
Stark County Hunger Task Force
  • December 18 at 7:00 PM vs. Illinois Piasa
“Community Grant Night”
Community Soccer Club,
Stark Social Workers Network,
Canton Health & Wellness Free Clinic,
Cross Eyed Mission,
Greater Stark County Urban League
  • January 8 at 7:00 PM vs. Detroit Waza
“Stark County Schools Night”
North Canton City Schools
Domestic Violence Project
Project Rebuild
  • February 11 at 7:30 PM vs. Louisville Lightning
Stark County Association of Realtors (SCAR) Charitable Foundation

Sources

  1. ^ a b [1] Popovich, Mike (11-12-2009). "Ohio Vortex will follow an unusual business mode". Canton Repository. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ [2] Popovich, Mike (11-12-2009). "Vortex owner wanted a unique name". Canton Repository. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ [3] Sautters, Denise (1-9-2010). "Fans get a kick out of Canton's new Vortex indoor soccer team". Canton Repository. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ [4] "The Vortex Insider". International Soccer Network. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ [5] "Charity Partners Announced for the Ohio Vortex". Our Sports Central.
  6. ^ [6] ohiovortex.org/index.html




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