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New York area Voice Actor/Narrator/Host/Actor [[Ed Kalegi]] is the in-house voice of the team and handles the Public Address Announcing at all Home games. |
New York area Voice Actor/Narrator/Host/Actor [[Ed Kalegi]] is the in-house voice of the team and handles the Public Address Announcing at all Home games. |
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In the 2008/09 season, The Ironmen played in the Xtreme Soccer League (XSL). |
In the 2008/09 season, The Ironmen played in the Xtreme Soccer League (XSL) and finished the season in second place. |
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Noting has been announced for the Ironmen for the 2009-10 campaign. |
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==Current squad== |
==Current squad== |
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Revision as of 18:48, 20 December 2009
| New Jersey Ironmen | |
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| Founded | 2007 |
| Current arena | Prudential Center |
| Based in | Newark, New Jersey |
| Colors | Mandarin and Maroon |
| League | Xtreme Soccer League |
The New Jersey Ironmen are an American indoor soccer team. They originally joined the Major Indoor Soccer League for the 2007-08 season, MISL ceased operations a year later so they are now a part of the Xtreme Soccer League. The team plays at the Prudential Center, sharing the facility with the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the Seton Hall University men's basketball team.[1] Omid Namazi, recognized twice as MISL Coach of the Year, is the coach of the team.[1]
The Ironmen won their first game against the Orlando Sharks, 7-4, on October 27, 2007. The team's first home game took place on December 1 against the Detroit Ignition which they won 8-6.[2] Former New York Cosmo Pelé acted as honorary captain for the opener.[3] Tab Ramos who played on the MetroStars from 1996 to 2002 was honorary captain for the second home game. Giovanni Savarese who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Metros was the honorary captain for the fourth home game. The Empire Supporters Club, the main supporters club for Red Bull New York, is present at every Ironmen home game.
New York area Voice Actor/Narrator/Host/Actor Ed Kalegi is the in-house voice of the team and handles the Public Address Announcing at all Home games.
In the 2008/09 season, The Ironmen played in the Xtreme Soccer League (XSL) and finished the season in second place. Noting has been announced for the Ironmen for the 2009-10 campaign.
Current squad
As of January 28, 2009 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Attendance |
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| 2007-08 | MISL II | 6th MISL, 14-16 | Lost Quarterfinals to Blast 10-22; 4-6 | 4,965 |
| 2008-09 | XSL | 2nd XSL, 11-9 | No Playoffs | 3,051 |
| Totals | MISL II | Reg. Season Record 25-25 Reg. Season Win % = .500 |
Playoff Record 0-2 Playoff Win % = .000 |
4,199 |
Head coaches
Omid Namazi (2007-present)
Arenas
- Prudential Center (2007-present)
External links
References
- ^ a b Stephenson, Colin. "Indoor soccer team set to play in Prudential Center", The Star-Ledger, June 20, 2007. Accessed June 20, 2007. "The new team, which will be called the New Jersey Ironmen, will become the third sports tenant in the arena, joining the Devils and Seton Hall men's basketball.... The Ironmen already have hired one of the most successful coaches in the history of the league, Omid Namazi, a two-time MISL Coach of the Year."
- ^ New Jersey Ironmen
- ^ New Jersey Ironmen
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