Meet your first Orlando Sharks
He’s the first Shark in the water. Oviedo High and Rollins College standout Anthony Santiago was drafted with Orlando’s first pick in today’s Major Indoor Soccer League College Draft. "It’s really...
View ArticleMeeting with the Orlando Sharks brass
Had the opportunity to meet with the suits running both the Orlando Sharks and its parent Major Indoor Soccer League yesterday, to talk about expectations for the club, fans, and city. They certainly...
View ArticleOrlando Sharks newsletter reveals new details
Did anyone receive the Orlando Sharks newsletter this weekend? Of note: season tickets go on sale Monday, May 14th. No prices are mentioned. I also found it interesting that Jamar Beasley (Detroit) is...
View ArticleOrlandoSharks.com is live
You’re not official until you have a website – and the Orlando Sharks are official. Their site went live today at 12.01 am, though it had to be brought to my attention (I’m not obsessive, y’know?)....
View ArticleSharks home opener formally announced
Guess my math isn’t too bad. Using the ticker on the Orlando Sharks website, I reckoned that the then-unannouced inaugural home game would be on October 26th at 7.30pm. Turns out it’s 7.35pm. So mark...
View ArticleOrlando Sharks tryouts announced
You can play for the Orlando Sharks – if you’re good enough. When the future MISL team first announced that they’d be holding open tryouts for the team, we were inundated with requests for details. Now...
View ArticleMore local Orlando Sharks tryouts this weekend
Think you’re good enough to play professional (indoor) soccer? The Orlando Sharks have announced a third local open tryout, this Saturday (August 4) at the David Maus Soccer Complex from 9 am to noon....
View ArticleFirst Orlando Sharks match + another tryout
Much thanks to loyal reader Brian for pointing out that the Orlando Sharks first match is just 2 months away, but in Milwaukee. The new MISL team will be participating in a 4-team preseason tournament...
View ArticleSharks’ first Orlando opponent: NJ Ironmen
If you want to see professional (indoor) soccer in Orlando, here’s your next fixture: New Jersey Ironmen @ Orlando Sharks. On October 26th, the Sharks will play their home opener at the Amway Arena,...
View ArticleOrlando Sharks release 2007-08 schedule
The Orlando Sharks have released their schedule for the upcoming season. They will play 30 matches, 15 at home, 15 on the road. Lot’s of weekend games which is good for most everyone except me. It all...
View ArticleOrlando Sharks name head coach
The Orlando Sharks have promoted Assistant Coach Jake Dancy into the role as head coach of the MISL team. The Sharks first season will kick off on October 26 at Amway Arena against New Jersey. Dancy...
View ArticleOrlando Sharks tickets to go on sale Saturday
I could try and rewrite the press release, or just copy and paste it. Yeah, I think the choice is clear. But you can get single-game seats starting Saturday. Here’s more: The Orlando Sharks, Central...
View ArticleBig news for MISL and Orlando Sharks
Just got this press release from the Orlando Sharks. It appears that the MISL and FSC have agreed to a two-year TV deal that will include 20 matches this season. In fact, they can say it better than I...
View ArticleProfessional soccer comes to Orlando
The Orlando Sharks open their inaugural campaign on Friday night at the venue formerly known as the Orlando Arena. The Sharks will have 15 home matches and each night has a theme. Unfortunately for me,...
View ArticleOrlando Sharks to make five appearances on FSC
Fox Soccer Channel has released their schedule for the MISL Game of the Week. The Orlando Sharks will be on five times including the second broadcast on November 23. That one will be one of five shown...
View ArticleWanna play for the Orlando Sharks?
The Orlando Sharks have sent me a list of try-out locations. For those wanting to give it a shot, here is where you’ll have a chance. 8/1/08 Hancock Park 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 3301 Hancock Rd. Clermont, FL...
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