AM 123 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 There is an NPSL team coming to Canton in 2013. Doubt they would let Akron in, being literally a few miles apart. I think it is general knowledge that the Summit Assault have been talking with Pacesetter SC in Toledo, no secret there. I imagine the deal will be done and the Assault packing their bags by Jan. 1 considering the USL AGM was last week. There was a lot of talk about it there and it seems like relocating is a forgone conclusion at this point. Dayton is getting an NPSL team in 2013 as well. I'm amazed that Dayton can sustain a USL Pro team when they only average 661 per game. Is a NPSL team in Akron more feasible? They play 6 home games vs the PDL's 8, but costs a lot less to maintain. Could a rivalry between Akron and Cleveland draw a crowd? I'd hate to see Akron lose soccer in the summer because Akron Metro did a lousy job (no excuse for averaging 186 per game in Akron) with the PDL team and only gave this city 1 year. The NPSL would be more feasible, although I don't know if the NPSL would permit two clubs so close. The Dayton Dutch Lions owners have money, and lots of it and is supported by Netherlands top division FC Twente. They also have a club in Houston, Texas Dutch Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AMC Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 http://www.infernosc.com/home/586758.html Akron Metro's PDL team, the Summit Assault, has officially folded. We hear that several AMFC players will be playing for AFC Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Send a letter to the Akron Summit Assault. Keep soccer in Akron! I believe with the proper marketing the club could be successful. I don't believe 5% of Akron Zips Soccer followers were even aware of the PDL club. I understand it might not be seen as a valuable asset to the club. With some more backing from the community, sponsors, businesses it could be successful and a fantastic competitive advantage. Some of our Akron Zips can stay close to home, play with the club, and be involved with the soccer community as they did last season(Dagilis, Quinn, Balogun, Schmitt, & Caldwell). I would hate to see the club only be given a one-year chance to succeed. If the team leaves now, another might not be back in the near future. Matt is getting some playing time with the Ohio Vortex down in Canton. I might have to get down there, relive some memories... I wonder if my Canton Invaders jersey still fits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crew8 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Matt is getting some playing time with the Ohio Vortex down in Canton. I might have to get down there, relive some memories... I wonder if my Canton Invaders jersey still fits... Good to hear! I was thinking of heading down to catch a game the 20th of this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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