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8/13/2008
- Orlando Sharks Close In On Season
The Orlando Sharks today announced that details regarding their second season of play will be released prior to the end of August. The announcement was made by Shark’s President Rich Bradley.
“We’ve made great strides in developing a model for the top tier of professional indoor soccer in the world,” explained Bradley. “There are a lot of components, both short term and long term, to align, and I’m excited to say that we are finally getting close to the point where we can unveil the details.”
The Sharks’ sophomore season is expected to begin in mid-November. Open tryouts are continuing around the state at Sharks Pro Days. A complete schedule of locations and times is available below.
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8/7/2008
- Sharks Tryouts Bring Talent Out of the Woodwork
The first Pro Day Open Tryout talent pool was deep enough for a shark to swim in, no pun intended. Players who showed up to Hancock Park in Clermont possessed an exceptionally high skill level, impressing coach Jake Dancy.
"The first group of guys really set the bar high. They proved how competitive this sport is and how much undiscovered talent we have right here in our back yard. I'm very impressed," concluded Dancy following the tryout.
Florida area soccer players have the rest of August and the first week in September to catch Dancy's eye. Playing professional soccer is a dream to many that could come true in the coming weeks.
Sharks hopefuls are encouraged to check the website daily to keep current on scheduling changes.
Players may also attend more than one open tryout.
Listed below are all the times, dates, and locations of the 2008 Pro Days Open Tryouts.
*Please note that the JC Radley tryout on the 24th has been moved to the Ed Radice tryout on the 22nd!
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| 8/1/08 |
Hancock Park |
6 p.m.-9 p.m. |
3301 Hancock Rd. |
Clermont, FL 34714 |
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| 8/7/08 |
Hickory Pointe |
6 p.m.-9 p.m. |
27343 State Road 19 |
Tavares, FL 32778 |
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| 8/8/08 |
David Maus Soccer Complex |
5 p.m.-8 p.m. |
7390 Markham Road |
Sanford, FL 32771 |
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| 8/15/08 |
Black Watch Soccer Club |
6 p.m.-9 p.m. |
11111 N. 30th Street |
Tampa, FL 33612 |
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| 8/16/08 |
Northside Sportsplex* |
9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
801 Waterway Place |
Longwood, FL 32750 |
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| 8/17/08 |
Viera Regional Park |
9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
2300 Judge Fran Jamison Way |
Viera, FL 32940 |
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| 8/22/08 |
Ed Radice |
6 p.m.-9 p.m. |
14844 Ed Radice Dr. |
Tampa, FL 33626 |
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| 8/29/08 |
Downtown Soccer Miami |
6 p.m.-9 p.m. |
444 NW 5th Street |
Miami, FL 33128 |
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| 8/30/08 |
Downtown Soccer Miami |
3 p.m.-6 p.m. |
444 NW 5th Street |
Miami, FL 33128 |
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| 8/31/08 |
Wall 2 Wall* |
1 p.m.-4 p.m. |
15310 NW 33rd Place |
Miami, FL 33054 |
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Pinellas Indoor Soccer* |
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
611 Commerce Drive |
Largo, FL 33770 |
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Please note all dates, times, and locations are subject to change without notice.
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6/13/2008
- Orlando Sharks Select 2007-2008 Elite Eleven Pro Prospects
Six Central Florida counties are represented this year among the winners of the annual Orlando Sharks 2007-2008 Elite 11 Pro Prospects Awards, announced earlier today.
For the second consecutive year, Orlando’s professional soccer team has recognized the top 11 male and female soccer players from Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Brevard and Volusia counties.
Candidates for the award were selected through an integrated review process by the Sharks staff which included scouting at games and tournaments, speaking with local soccer leaders and reviewing compiled statistics for the most current high school season. The award seeks to highlight local athletes who show the most promising potential to become professional soccer players.
The 22 players and their families will be invited to attend a reception and an on-field recognition ceremony at an Orlando Sharks home game during the 2008-2009 season later this year.
The 2007-2008 class of Orlando Sharks Elite 11 Pro Prospects are listed on the following page.
2007-2008 Class of Women
Name School Grade/Position
Ashley Miller Lake Mary HS 12th/Forward
Hannah Hunt St. Cloud HS 11th/Forward
Alexa Hosey Spruce Creek HS 9th/Forward
Casey Trytten Edgewater HS 12th/Forward
Kira Lee Storms Eustis HS 12th/Forward
Shareen Sutherland Edgewater HS 11th/Midfielder
Karen McDaniel Oviedo HS 12th/Goalkeeper
Chantelle Goodson Lake Howell HS 12th/Forward
Jessica Monarch Timber Creek HS 12th/Midfielder
Toni Pressley West Shore HS 12th/Defender
Katie Jackson Satellite HS 12th/Midfielder
2007-2008 Class of Men
Name School Grade/Position
Alan Gendreau Orangewood Christian 12th/Forward
Lee Hartman Spruce Creek HS 12th/Defender
Francesco Distefano Osceola HS 12th/Midfielder
Ryan Zimmer Merritt Island HS 12th/Defender
James McCormick Winter Park HS 12th/Goalkeeper
Eric Stiefeld Umatilla HS 11th/Forward
Mauricio Claros Lake Howell HS 12th/Forward
Chase Rodgers Lake Mary HS 12th/Midfielder
Ricardo Rosas Ocoee HS 12th/Midfielder
Kevin Edman Bishop Moore HS 12th/Defender
Eammon Murphy Winter Springs HS 12th/Forward
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6/5/2008
- Sharks President Rich Bradley Addresses League Changes
This past Tuesday, Orlando Sharks President Rich Bradley took the time to inform Sharks fans and season ticket holders to ensure they were up to date on what is happening with both the Sharks and the MISL.
In his letter to fans, Bradley alluded, “There are some archaic provisions in our current bylaws that have handicapped our ability as a sport to go to the next level. The cleanest and simplest solution was to dissolve the current corporation in favor of a new one. This had been discussed for quite some time, and we as teams unanimously voted to move forward on this on April 30.”
At the end of the day, this is a positive change that will allow the teams that played in the MISL last season to advance as well as offer an opportunity for the league to grow and expand into different markets.
That being said, Bradley made it clear that the league changes will not affect the Sharks organization’s plans for the coming weeks and months, stating, “It is business as usual for us, and we should have an announcement before the end of June on the birth of the new league. I can tell you it will still be the top professional players in the country playing for the championship in 2008-2009, and provided that they can retain a spot on the roster in training camp later this year, all of your favorite Sharks players will be back to play the teams you got to meet this past season.”
An article that was written in the Orlando Sentinel regarding the league changes can be seen here: Orlando Sharks Sentinel Article.
Fans are welcome to share their thoughts on the Sharks new blog site at blog.OrlandoSharks.com.
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5/19/2008
- SHARKS CATCH TOP CHICAGO SCORERS
The Orlando Sharks have acquired two of the Chicago Storm’s top leading scorers, forward Carlos “Chile” Farias, and midfielder (and team captain) Mariano Bollella. Both players were claimed off waivers following the conclusion of the 2007-2008 MISL season.
Both players are expected to add a good deal of firepower to the Orlando offense, as Farias led Chicago this season with 62 points and Bollella finished third in scoring for the Storm with 50 points.
Before spending this past season with Chicago, “Chile” Farias led the Detroit Ignition to the MISL Championship Series Finals during the 2006-2007 season with 58 points and 16 assists. During the 2003-2004 season with the Baltimore Blast, Farias earned himself a spot on the MISL All Star team and All-MISL First Team. He was named to the All-MISL Second team in both the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons with the St. Louis Steamers where he helped lead them to the 2005-2006 MISL Championship Series Finals.
Mariano Bollella started his professional soccer career in 1992, playing for Almagro in his native Argentina. After leaving Argentina, Bollella played in the Mexican League before launching his indoor career with the Mexico Toros of the CISL in 1995. In 1999 Bollella joined the Monterrey La Raza of the now-defunct WISL for three seasons. In 2000, Bollella led the league in points, secured the WISL MVP and won a Championship. He also played with Farias for the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 St. Louis Steamers, helping lead them to the Championship Series Finals in 2006.
Both players will join the Sharks when Orlando opens its 2008-2009 training camp in the fall.
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