The 2009

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season was the 15th season of the PDL. The regular season began on May 1, 2009, and ended on July 19, 2009. The PDL Championship Game was held on August 8, 2009, and was broadcast on

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in the United States.

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finished the season as national champions, beating

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2-1 in the PDL Championship game in

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on August 8, 2009. Reading Rage finished with the best regular season record in the league, winning 13 out of their 16 games, suffering just one loss, and finishing with a +41 goal difference. Reading Rage striker Aaron Wheeler was the league's top scorer and MVP, knocking in 17 goals, while his teammate Jon Ports led the league with 10 assists.

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goalkeeper Josh Pantazelos enjoyed the best goalkeeping statistics, with a goals against average of 0.615 on the season, including 8 shutouts.

Changes From 2008

Name Changes

*Cary Railhawks U23's changed their name to the

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to reflect their new association with English

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. *New Orleans Shell Shockers rebranded themselves as the New Orleans Jesters, having terminated their sponsorship deal with the Shell Oil Company.

New Franchises

*Eleven franchises have been announced as joining the league this year:

On hiatus

*One team went on hiatus due to home stadium renovations: **

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Folding

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** Colorado Rapids U23's - Boulder, Colorado ** Palm Beach Pumas -

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Standings

In 2009, there was a more balanced 8 divisions (down from 10 in 2008). The top 3 from each division qualified for the play-offs, with the division champion receiving a bye through the first round.

Central Conference

Great Lakes Division

Heartland Division

Eastern Conference

Mid Atlantic Division

Northeast Division

Southern Conference

Mid South Division

''Note: Austin finish in third place as a result of winning the head-to-head season series 2-0-1 against El Paso.''

Southeast Division

Western Conference

Northwest Division

Southwest Division

Playoffs

Format

The top three teams from each division earn playoff bids. The division champion earns a bye to the Division Finals and the rights to host. The second place team will host the third place team in the Division Semifinals either at their home field or at the division champion's field. The two notable exceptions were the

hosting

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hosting the Los Angeles Legends, despite Los Angeles having the higher seed.

Bracket

Divisional Semifinals

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Divisional Finals

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Conference Finals

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PDL Semifinals

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PDL Championship

Award Winners and Finalists

The awards finalists, Goalkeeper of the Year, and All-League teams were announced on August 4, 2009, with the winners announced on August 6.

Most Valuable Player

* Aaron Wheeler, F, Reading Rage (Winner) *

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U19 Player of the Year

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Defender of the Year

(Winner) * Bonivenger Misiko, Fort Wayne Fever * Daniel Scott,

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* Chris Williams, New Orleans Jesters

Goalkeeper of the Year

* Jimmy Maurer,

Coach of the Year

* Casey Mann,

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All-League and All-Conference Teams

Central Conference

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Eastern Conference

F: Cody Arnoux,

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