New Jersey Ironmen
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| New Jersey Ironmen | |
| Founded | 2007–2009 |
| Current arena | Prudential Center |
| Based in | Newark Newark, New Jersey Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S... , New Jersey New Jersey New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware... |
| Colors | Mandarin and Maroon |
| League | Xtreme Soccer League Xtreme Soccer League The Xtreme Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that began play in December 2008. Four teams from the former Major Indoor Soccer League participated in the first XSL season--- the Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave, and New Jersey Ironmen... |
The New Jersey Ironmen were an American indoor soccer
Indoor soccer
Indoor soccer or arena soccer, or six-a-side football in the United Kingdom, is a game derived from association football adapted for play in an indoor arena such as a turf-covered hockey arena or skating rink. The most important difference in play is that the indoor field is surrounded by a wall...
team. They originally joined the Major Indoor Soccer League for the 2007–08 season. When the MISL ceased operations a year later, they joined the Xtreme Soccer League
Xtreme Soccer League
The Xtreme Soccer League was an indoor soccer league that began play in December 2008. Four teams from the former Major Indoor Soccer League participated in the first XSL season--- the Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave, and New Jersey Ironmen...
. The team played at the Prudential Center, sharing the facility with the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
and the Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
men's basketball team. Omid Namazi, recognized twice as MISL Coach of the Year, is the coach of the team.
The Ironmen won their first game against the Orlando Sharks
Orlando Sharks
The Orlando Sharks were an American indoor soccer was based in Orlando, Florida, USA. Founded in 2007, the team played in the Major Indoor Soccer League....
, 7–4, on October 27, 2007. The team won its first home, 8–6, game on December 1, 2007 against the Detroit Ignition
Detroit Ignition
The Detroit Ignition is a dormant American indoor soccer team that has played three seasons, most recently 2008-09.In April 2006, Greg Bibb, president of Hantz Group Sports and Entertainment, introduced the teams as a new Major Indoor Soccer League expansion team. They played at the Compuware...
. Former New York Cosmo
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
Pelé
Pelé
However, Pelé has always maintained that those are mistakes, that he was actually named Edson and that he was born on 23 October 1940.), best known by his nickname Pelé , is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time...
acted as honorary captain for the opener. Tab Ramos
Tab Ramos
Tabaré Ramos Ricciardi, known as Tab Ramos is a retired U.S. Olympic Team and National Team soccer midfielder. He played professionally for 13 seasons in Spain, Mexico and the United States. Ramos was the first player to sign with Major League Soccer, where he played seven years with the MetroStars...
, who played on the MetroStars
Metrostars
Metrostar may refer to:*New York Red Bulls, formerly called the "MetroStars", a soccer team from New York*Manila Metro Rail Transit System, popularly called "The Metrostar Express", a part of the metropolitan rail system in Manila...
from 1996 to 2002, was honorary captain for the second home game. Giovanni Savarese
Giovanni Savarese
Giovanni Savarese is a former Venezuelan football player of Italian descent who is best known for his stay with New York/New Jersey MetroStars of Major League Soccer.- Club career :...
, who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Metros, was the honorary captain for the fourth home game. The Empire Supporters Club
Empire Supporters Club
The Empire Supporters Club, or ESC, is the oldest supporters club in Major League Soccer and the largest supporters club dedicated to the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer.-History:...
, the main supporters club for Red Bull New York
Red Bull New York
The New York Red Bulls are an American professional soccer team based in Harrison, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The team competes in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
, was present at every Ironmen home game.
New York area Voice Actor/Narrator/Host/Actor Ed Kalegi
Ed Kalegi
Ed Kalegi is an American voice actor, radio personality, host, and actor based in the New York City area and born in 1967. Currently the afternoon Traffic/Weather/Sports personality on Bloomberg 1130 Radio. He is the public address announcer of the Staten Island Yankees, a minor league affiliate...
was 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 in second place.
On July 3, 2009, the XSL announced that it was suspending operations for one year. It has yet to resume play.
Last squad
As of January 28, 2009Year-by-year
| Year | League | Reg. Season | Playoffs | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | MISL II | 6th MISL, 14–16 | Lost Quarterfinals to Blast Baltimore Blast (current) Baltimore Blast is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Founded in 1992, the team plays in the Major Indoor Soccer League.... 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 |