2012–13 Ohio Vortex season

August 2023 Ohio Vortex File:Ohio Vortex PASL 2012 logo.gif2012–13 PASL Executive Director Jodi Wayble Head Coach Denzil Antonio Arena Pinnacle Sports ComplexMedina, Ohio PASL 5th, Eastern Ron Newman Cup US Open Cup Round of 16 311(November 3, 2012)vs Rockford Rampage 112(December 22, 2012)vs Harrisburg Heat 210(over 8 home games) 2011-12 N/A 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. Season summary 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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.Ohio Vortex Ohio Vortex Facebook We have authentic uniforms https://www.facebook.com/ohiovortex/posts/10151398278198863 March 14, 2013 June 8, 2013 The team's official website was taken down in June 2013. Roster moves 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. 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. Schedule #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Tie 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season Game Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Final score Record 1 Saturday November 3 7:35pm Rockford Rampage L 1–6 0–1 Gameday Sports Center § 311 2 Saturday November 10 7:30pm at Detroit Waza L 1–12 0–2 Taylor Sportsplex 437 3 Saturday November 17 7:35pm Illinois Piasa W 7–0 1–2 Gameday Sports Center § 205 4 Saturday November 24 7:05pm at Harrisburg Heat L 1–13 1–3 Farm Show Arena 1,864 5 Saturday December 8 7:35pm Detroit Waza† L 3–13 1–4 Pinnacle Sports Complex 176 6 Saturday December 15 7:35pm Cincinnati Kings L 2–10 1–5 Pinnacle Sports Complex 243 7 Saturday December 22 7:35pm Harrisburg Heat L 2–9 1–6 Pinnacle Sports Complex 112 8 Saturday December 29 7:05pm at Harrisburg Heat L 2–9 1–7 Farm Show Arena 1,705 9 Friday January 4 7:35pm Detroit Waza L 2–8 1–8 Pinnacle Sports Complex 160 10 Saturday January 5 7:35pm Cincinnati Kings L 3–10 1–9 Pinnacle Sports Complex 219 11 Saturday January 19 7:35pm(8:35pm Eastern) at Illinois Piasa L 4–10 1–10 The Sports Academy 319 12 Sunday January 20 6:00pm at Cincinnati Kings L 2–12 1–11 GameTime Training Center 161 13 Saturday February 2 7:30pm at Detroit Waza L 1–19 1–12 Taylor Sportsplex 367 14 Saturday February 9 7:35pm(8:35pm Eastern) at Illinois Piasa L 5–14 1–13 The Sports Academy 397 15 Sunday February 10 6:00pm at Cincinnati Kings L 1–16 1–14 GameTime Training Center 344 16 Saturday February 16 7:35pm Harrisburg Heat L 3–8 1–15 Pinnacle Sports Complex 259 † 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 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 0–1 Pinnacle Sports Complex 176 References 2 Our Sports Central Ohio Vortex Schedule http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/schedule/?t_id=2318 November 13, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League League Attendance http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/attendance.html?leagueid=1289&seasonid=9585 February 4, 2013 Mike Popvich The Repository Canton, OH Ohio Vortex will follow an unusual business model http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/x206840274/Professional-soccer-Vortex-will-follow-an-unusual-business-model November 12, 2009 December 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085932/http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/x206840274/Professional-soccer-Vortex-will-follow-an-unusual-business-model 2012-03-04 dead Mike Popovich The Repository Canton, OH Vortex owner wanted a unique name http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/x206840206/Professional-soccer-Vortex-owner-wanted-a-unique-name November 12, 2009 November 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120304085949/http://www.cantonrep.com/sports/x206840206/Professional-soccer-Vortex-owner-wanted-a-unique-name 2012-03-04 dead Cindy Liese The Chronicle-Telegram Elyria, OH Ohio Vortex to play at complex in Oberlin http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/10/27/ohio-vortex-to-play-at-complex-in-oberlin/ October 27, 2012 November 13, 2012 October 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121031151316/http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/10/27/ohio-vortex-to-play-at-complex-in-oberlin/ dead Dan Krieger Our Sports Central Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4505119 October 29, 2012 February 4, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Gameday Sports Center - Sat, Nov 03, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046394 November 3, 2012 November 8, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Taylor Sportsplex - Sat, Nov 10, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046396 November 10, 2012 November 11, 2012 Our Sports Central Waza Silence Vortex in 12-1 Home Opener Blowout http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4510927 November 12, 2012 November 12, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Gameday Sports Center - Sat, Nov 17, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046401 November 17, 2012 November 17, 2012 Our Sports Central Piasa Drop Two over Weekend http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4514088 November 20, 2012 November 20, 2012 Our Sports Central PASL Weekly http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4514292 November 20, 2012 November 21, 2012 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Harrisburg, PA Heat to entertain Ohio on Saturday night at Farm Show http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2012/11/heat_to_entertain_ohio_on_satu.html November 24, 2012 November 25, 2012 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Harrisburg, PA Heat beat Ohio 13-1, claim first victory http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2012/11/heat_beat_ohio_13-1_claim_firs.html November 24, 2012 November 25, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Farm Show Complex - Sat, Nov 24, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046405 November 24, 2012 November 25, 2012 Our Sports Central Vortex Sign M Joe Salem http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4520138 December 5, 2012 December 5, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Dec 08, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046414 December 8, 2012 December 9, 2012 Our Sports Central Road Win Keeps Detroit in First Place http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4521699 December 9, 2012 December 10, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Dec 15, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046411 December 15, 2012 December 15, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Dec 22, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046424 December 22, 2012 December 23, 2012 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Heat decks Ohio 9-2, snaps three-game skid http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2012/12/pasl_harrisburg_heat_decks_ohi.html December 22, 2012 December 23, 2012 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Harrisburg, PA Heat to entertain Ohio on Saturday night at Equine Arena http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2012/12/pasl_heat_to_entertain_ohio_on.html December 29, 2012 December 29, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Farm Show Complex - Sat, Dec 29, 2012 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046429 December 29, 2012 December 29, 2012 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Harrisburg, PA Chris Williams unloads on Ohio for second straight week as Heat wins second in a row http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2012/12/chris_williams_unloads_on_ohio.html December 29, 2012 December 29, 2012 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Fri, Jan 04, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046432 January 4, 2013 January 4, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Jan 05, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046435 January 5, 2013 January 5, 2013 Our Sports Central Weekend Double Header Success For Detroit http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4531015 January 7, 2013 January 12, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: The Sports Academy - Sat, Jan 19, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046446 January 19, 2013 January 20, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Game Time - Sun, Jan 20, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046444 January 20, 2013 January 25, 2013 Terry Foster CBS Detroit (WWJ-TV) Detroit, MI Terry Foster With Waza Flo Head Coach http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/31/terry-foster-with-waza-flo-head-coach/ January 31, 2013 February 4, 2013 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Advance Publications Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Heat surrender late lead, fall 10-8 at Chicago http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2013/02/pasl_harrisburg_heat_surrender.html February 2, 2013 February 2, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Taylor Sportsplex - Sat, Feb 02, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046456 February 2, 2013 February 2, 2013 Our Sports Central Detroit Waza Flo Repeat As Eastern Division Champions http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4542398 February 3, 2013 February 4, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: The Sports Academy - Sat, Feb 09, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046459 February 9, 2013 February 9, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Game Time - Sun, Feb 10, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046457 February 10, 2013 February 12, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Pinnacle Sports - Sat, Feb 16, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2046464 February 16, 2013 February 16, 2013 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Advance Publications Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Heat close out inaugural PASL season with 8-3 win at Ohio http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2013/02/indoor_soccer_harrisburg_heat_7.html February 17, 2013 February 16, 2013 External links http://ohiovortex.org expanded Ohio Vortex Category:Soccer in Ohio Ohio Vortex Ohio Vortex