Central Florida Kraze
Encyclopedia
Orlando City U-23 is an American soccer team based in Lake Mary, Florida
, United States
. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
(PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid
, in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference. The team is sponsored by the Florida Soccer Alliance youth soccer academy, and play the majority of their home games at Showalter Field
in nearby Winter Park, Florida
.
The team's colors as the Kraze were blue, white and red, while they also occasionally wore forest green.
in the Super Y-League
, called Central Florida United Kraze.
On November 30, 2011, Orlando City Soccer Club announced that it has purchased controlling interest in the Kraze, and would rename the club Orlando City U-23.
Lyle Adams
Chris Cerroni
Dennis Chin
Dominic Cianciarulo
Jon Gruenewald
Ryan McIntosh
Sergei Raad
Keith Savage
Eric Vasquez
Tanner Wolfe
Graham Zusi
Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,456 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,230...
, United States
United States
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. Founded in 1998, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
(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...
, in the Southeast Division of the Southern Conference. The team is sponsored by the Florida Soccer Alliance youth soccer academy, and play the majority of their home games at Showalter Field
Showalter Field
Bob Mosher Track at Showalter Field is a multi-purpose stadium located at Cady Way Park in Winter Park, Florida. It is operated by Orange County Public Schools, and serves as the primary sports facility for Winter Park High School. It is also the home venue of the Central Florida Kraze of the USL...
in nearby Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
.
The team's colors as the Kraze were blue, white and red, while they also occasionally wore forest green.
History
The team was known as the Central Florida Lionhearts during their first year of existence. From 1999 to 2011, it was known as the Central Florida Kraze. In addition to the PDL side, the club in the past also had a farm teamFarm team
In sports, a farm team, farm system, feeder team or nursery club, is generally a team or club whose role is to provide experience and training for young players, with an agreement that any successful players can move on to a higher level at a given point...
in the Super Y-League
Super Y-League
The Super Y-League is the highest form of American and Canadian youth soccer. It consists of over 100 teams, many of which are operated by clubs from MLS to PDL.- Age groups :The Super Y-League has these following age groups:*U-12*U-13*U-14*U-15...
, called Central Florida United Kraze.
On November 30, 2011, Orlando City Soccer Club announced that it has purchased controlling interest in the Kraze, and would rename the club Orlando City U-23.
Current roster
As at June 10, 2011.Notable former players
This list of notable former players comprises players who went on to play professional soccer after playing for the team in the Premier Development League, or those who previously played professionally before joining the team.Lyle Adams
Lyle Adams
Lyle Adams is a Jamaican footballer, currently without a club.-Youth and Amateur:Adams grew up in Orlando, Florida, attended Winter Park High School, played club soccer for the Central Florida United Soccer Club, and played college soccer at Wake Forest University, where he won a NCAA Division I...
Chris Cerroni
Chris Cerroni
Chris Cerroni is an English-born football player. Most recently he played for the Chicago Storm of the Xtreme Soccer League inthe 2008-2009 professional indoor season.-Youth:...
Dennis Chin
Dennis Chin
Dennis Chin Dennis Chin Dennis Chin (born June 4, 1987 in Oviedo, Florida is an American soccer player who currently plays for Orlando City in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
Dominic Cianciarulo
Dominic Cianciarulo
Dominic Cianciarulo is a retired American soccer midfielder.Cianciarulo attended Deland High School where he was an All State soccer player. He then attended Furman University, playing on the men’s soccer team from 2004 to 2007...
Jon Gruenewald
Jon Gruenewald
Jon Gruenewald is an American soccer player, currently playing for Syracuse Silver Knights in the MISL.-Youth and College:...
Ryan McIntosh
Ryan McIntosh
Ryan McIntosh is an American soccer player who currently plays goalkeeper for Atlanta Silverbacks in the USL First Division.-Early life and education:...
Sergei Raad
Sergei Raad
Sergei Raad is a Russian footballer who currently plays for FC JAX Destroyers in the USL Premier Development League.-Youth and College:Raad's birth name is Sergei Kolomeites...
Keith Savage
Keith Savage
Keith Savage is an American soccer player currently playing for FC Tampa Bay in the North American Soccer League.-College and Amateur:...
Eric Vasquez
Eric Vasquez
Eric Vasquez is an American soccer player, who last played as a midfielder for Miami FC.Vasquez played college soccer at the University of Central Florida from 2001 to 2003. He was twice named to the All Atlantic Sun First Team and in 2003 a Second Team All American...
Tanner Wolfe
Tanner Wolfe
Tanner Wolfe is an American soccer player currently playing for Wilmington Hammerheads in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:...
Graham Zusi
Graham Zusi
Graham Zusi is an American soccer player who currently plays for Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer.-College:Zusi played college soccer at the University of Maryland, College Park...
Year-by-year
| Year | Division | League | Regular Season | Playoffs | Open Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4 | USISL PDSL | 6th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 1999 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2000 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Southeast | Did not qualify | 1st Round |
| 2001 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2002 | 4 | USL PDL | 3rd, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2003 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Southeast | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2004 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Southeast | Champions | Did not qualify |
| 2005 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Southeast | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2006 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2007 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Southeast | Conference Semifinals | 1st Round |
| 2008 | 4 | USL PDL | 1st, Southeast | Conference Semifinals | Did not qualify |
| 2009 | 4 | USL PDL | 6th, Southeast | Did not qualify | Did not qualify |
| 2010 | 4 | USL PDL | 4th, Southeast | Did not qualify | 1st Round |
| 2011 | 4 | USL PDL | 2nd, Southeast | Conference Semifinals | 1st Round |
Honors
- USL PDL Southeast Division Champions 2008
- USL PDL Champions 2004
- USL PDL Southern Conference Champions 2004
- USL PDL Southeast Division Champions 2004
Stadia
- Stadium at Edgewater High SchoolEdgewater High SchoolEdgewater High School is a public secondary school located in the College Park section of Orlando, Florida. It is operated by the Orange County Public Schools system. The athletic teams are known as the 'Fighting Eagles' with colors red and white....
; 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...
(1999-2002) - Stadium at Winter Springs High SchoolWinter Springs High SchoolWinter Springs High School, is a high school in Winter Springs, Florida. It was founded in 1997 as the seventh full-time high school in Seminole County. The school is operated by Seminole County Public Schools.-History:...
; Winter Springs, FloridaWinter Springs, FloridaWinter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 31,666 at the 2000 census. According to the 2009 Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 32,727...
(2003) - Showalter FieldShowalter FieldBob Mosher Track at Showalter Field is a multi-purpose stadium located at Cady Way Park in Winter Park, Florida. It is operated by Orange County Public Schools, and serves as the primary sports facility for Winter Park High School. It is also the home venue of the Central Florida Kraze of the USL...
; Winter Park, FloridaWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
(2004-2006, 2010-present) - Central Winds Park; Winter Springs, FloridaWinter Springs, FloridaWinter Springs is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 31,666 at the 2000 census. According to the 2009 Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 32,727...
(2006) 2 games - Kraze and Krush StadiumKraze and Krush StadiumKraze and Krush Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium at the David Maus Toyota Complex in Lake Mary, Florida. It was once the home to the Lake Mary High School football team.- Information :...
; Lake Mary, FloridaLake Mary, FloridaLake Mary is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,456 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 15,230...
(2007-2009) - Cahall-Sandspur Field at Rollins CollegeRollins CollegeRollins College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Winter Park, Florida , along the shores of Lake Virginia....
; Winter Park, FloridaWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
(2011) 1 game - Citrus BowlCitrus BowlThe Florida Citrus Bowl is a stadium in Orlando, Florida, USA, built for football, which currently seats around 70,000 people....
; 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...
(2011) 2 games - Stadium at The Master's Academy; Oviedo, FloridaOviedo, FloridaOviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
(2011) 1 game
Average attendance
Attendance stats are calculated by averaging each team's self-reported home attendances from the historical match archive at http://www.uslsoccer.com/history/index_E.html.- 2005: 308
- 2006: 271
- 2007: 451 (8th in PDL)
- 2008: 358
- 2009: 261
- 2010: 333