Ajax Orlando Prospects
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Ajax Orlando Prospects was an American soccer team, founded in 2002. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues
Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.
The Prospects played their home games at Warden Stadium
on the grounds of The First Academy
, a Christian
college preparatory school
in Orlando, Florida
. The team's colors were white, red and black.
The team was part of the Ajax America organisation, an exclusive affiliate of the renowned Dutch
football club AFC Ajax’s North American marketing and player development program.
, 22 July 2006
(2006) Devala Gorrick
(2002-2004) Dax McCarty
(2004-2005) Dustin McCarty
(2005-2006) Pascal Millien (2006) Nathan Sturgis
(2004) Joel Timinsky (2002-2004)
(2004-2005) Mark Dillon (2005-2006)
Technical Director Barry Hulshoff
(2004-2006)
United Soccer Leagues
The United Soccer Leagues is the organizer of several soccer leagues with teams in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. It includes men's and women's leagues, both professional and amateur. Leagues currently organized are the USL Pro, the USL Premier Development League, the W-League, and...
Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated.
The Prospects played their home games at Warden Stadium
Warden Stadium
Warden Stadium is a football ground of The First Academy, a Christian college preparatory school in Orlando, Florida, USA....
on the grounds of The First Academy
The First Academy
The First Academy is a Christian private school in Orlando, Florida. The school was founded in 1986 and will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2012!...
, a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
college preparatory school
University-preparatory school
A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school is a secondary school, usually private, designed to prepare students for a college or university education...
in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. The team's colors were white, red and black.
The team was part of the Ajax America organisation, an exclusive affiliate of the renowned Dutch
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
football club AFC Ajax’s North American marketing and player development program.
Final Squad
vs Palm Beach PumasPalm Beach Pumas
Palm Beach Pumas was an American soccer team based in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. Founded in 2000, the team played in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2008, when the franchise folded and the team left the league.The team played...
, 22 July 2006
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 5th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
Notable former players
Luis AguilarLuis Aguilar
Luis Aguilar is an American soccer player who until recently played defense for the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division.- Career :...
(2006) Devala Gorrick
Devala Gorrick
Devala Gorrick is an American soccer player who is currently playing in Thailand for Air Force United F.C., which competes in the Thai Division 1 League.-Biography:...
(2002-2004) Dax McCarty
Dax McCarty
Dax McCarty is an American soccer player who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.-College:...
(2004-2005) Dustin McCarty
Dustin McCarty
Dustin McCarty is an American soccer player currently playing for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:...
(2005-2006) Pascal Millien (2006) Nathan Sturgis
Nathan Sturgis
Nathan Sturgis is an American soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
(2004) Joel Timinsky (2002-2004)
Coaches and staff
Greg PetersenGreg Petersen
-Player:Petersen attended CSU East Bay where he played as goalkeeper on the men’s soccer team. In 1984, he was named to the First Team All Conference team.-Coach:...
(2004-2005) Mark Dillon (2005-2006)
Technical Director Barry Hulshoff
Barry Hulshoff
Bernardus "Barry" Adriaan Hulshoff is a former Dutch footballer who played for Ajax Amsterdam and was part of their European Cup victories in 1971, 1972 and 1973. He earned 14 caps for the Netherlands national football team.After his playing career, he coached a number of Belgian football...
(2004-2006)
Stadia
- Stadium at Dr. Phillips High SchoolDr. Phillips High SchoolDr. Phillips High School is a high school located in Orlando, Florida, United States.The area of Dr. Phillips, Florida is named after Dr. Philip Phillips, a physician who later became a Central Florida citrus magnate. He was responsible for several key innovations in the processing and packaging of...
, Orlando, FloridaOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
2004 - Disney's Wide World of Sports ComplexDisney's Wide World of Sports ComplexESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is a athletic complex located in the Walt Disney World Resort. The complex includes 9 venues and hosts numerous amateur and professional sporting events throughout the year....
, Kissimmee, FloridaKissimmee, FloridaKissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,682. It is the county seat of Osceola County...
2004-05 (2 games) - Austin Tindell Sports Complex, Orlando, FloridaOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
2004 (1 game) - Stadium at Lakeland Christian Academy, Lakeland, FloridaLakeland, FloridaLakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. According to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the city had a population of 94,406...
2005 - Bryant Stadium, Lakeland, FloridaLakeland, FloridaLakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. According to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the city had a population of 94,406...
2005 (1 game) - Warden StadiumWarden StadiumWarden Stadium is a football ground of The First Academy, a Christian college preparatory school in Orlando, Florida, USA....
, Orlando, FloridaOrlando, FloridaOrlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
2006