From:	  President, Community Soccer Club 

Sent:	  Friday, January 1, 2010

To:	  CSC Members

Subject:  Community Soccer Club-Ohio Vortex (PASL-Pro)

PRO SOCCER IS BACK IN CANTON 

CANTON, OH - The Ohio Vortex, the newest member of the Professional Arena Soccer League 
(PASL), will make its Canton debut on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the Canton Civic Center.
  
The team recently completed a three game stand at the Cleveland Multiplex.
  
The Ohio Vortex expansion team will play in the PASL Eastern Division with the Louisville 
Lightning, 1790 Cincinnati Express, Detroit Waza, and the St. Louis Illusion.  Their Western 
Division counterparts include the Stockton Cougars, Denver Dynamite, Texas Outlaws, and the 
San Diego Sockers. The PASL is a FIFRA (Federation International Futbol Rapido Association) 
member affiliated with the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League and Liga Mexicana de Futbol 
Rapido.
 
Canton Civic Center home dates are January 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 15th, and 16th, 2010.
  
The Ohio Vortex is a unique business model in the world of professional sports.  As conceived by 
CEO Nick Bogdan, the Vortex will operate as a non-profit venture with 85% of all gate revenue 
going to charity and corporate sponsorships covering the operating expenses. Bogdan, a former 
goalie with the Canton Invaders and currently an executive with a national insurance company, 
recognizes the need to give back to the community.  “In our current economic climate, everyone 
is scrambling to make ends meet, especially charitable organizations that rely on the generosity of 
others to survive.  This team venture will partner corporate sponsorship with charitable agencies 
through family entertainment and give back a little something to everyone.  Corporate 
sponsorship of the Vortex will enhance the company’s brand, reputation, and image. Charities 
can tailor game nights to meet fund-raising needs, and families can enjoy an affordable, quality 
sports event while supporting their favorite charity awareness campaigns.  It’s a win-win situation 
for everyone.”
 
Leading the Ohio Vortex will be Head Coach Denzil Antonio.  A graduate of the University of 
Akron, Antonio played professionally for 15 years and was the 1990-1991 NPSL Defender of 
the Year for the Canton Invaders.  His coaching experience includes 9 years in the professional 
leagues and over a decade of developing and mentoring promising youth players at the premier 
level. Coach Antonio also will establish developmental programs for youth recreational and 
premier level players under the franchise logo.

For ticket information visit the Vortex website at http://www.ohiovortex.org or call 330-354-
7778. For more team information, join the Vortex friends on Facebook at 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ohio-Vortex or learn more about the PASL at 
http://www.arenaleague.com. 
 
 
Respectfully,  
 
Gary L. Moody Jr., M.Ed.  
Editor, International Soccer Network  
"Your Source for the Beautiful Game"  
330-205-2446