The Orlando Sharks were a professional American
indoor soccer team based in
Orlando, Florida, United States. Founded in 2007, by Buena Vista Corporation the Chairman Mr. Sham Maharaj acquired the franchise early 2006. the first game was played in November 2007. MISL Commissioner Steve Ryan announced the Orlando during the championship game in St. Louis. The game, between the St. Louis Steamers and the Baltimore Blast, televised on ESPN2. Sham Maharaj, owner of the Orlando franchise, and team president Rich Bradley, the former executive vice-president and chief operating officer of the Kansas City Comets of the MISL, both were present for the announcement. The team played in the
Major Indoor Soccer League,
but the team played for only a season due to conflicts with the Amway's calendar.
The team played its home games at the
Amway Arena
Amway Arena (originally known as Orlando Arena and later TD Waterhouse Centre) was an indoor arena located in Orlando, Florida. It was part of the Orlando Centroplex, a sports and entertainment complex located in Downtown Orlando. The arena was ...
.
The team colors were black, teal, and white. Their head coach was Jake Dancy.
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2007 establishments in Florida
2009 disestablishments in Florida
Association football clubs established in 2007
Defunct indoor soccer clubs in the United States
Association football clubs disestablished in 2009
Soccer clubs in Florida
Indoor soccer clubs in the United States
Major Indoor Soccer League (2001–2008) teams
Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014) teams
Soccer clubs in Orlando, Florida
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