Success for the women's league in USL (W-League)Tampa Hellenic unveiled as new Tampa team W-League club owned by Fotopoulos to debut in 2008 USL News Release Wednesday, January 16, 2008 TAMPA, FL -- United Soccer Leagues and Hellenic, LLC are proud to announce the formation of the Tampa Bay Hellenic, a member of the United Soccer Leagues’ W-League. The Hellenic will begin play in 2008 as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Hellenic, LLC is fronted by George Fotopolous and Maryanne Bishop.
What's the history behind that name? Is there a Greek community in Tampa or is it because the owners are Greek? It's an unusual choice for a team name. Anyway good luck.
The Good Old days in Tampa: Fans came to see past World Cup stars like Brazil’s greatest export ever, Pele, as well as German World Cup Captain Franz Beckenbauer, who made his U.S. debut at Tampa stadium before a sellout crowd in excess of 60,000, a game that was televised in Germany and around many parts of Europe.
On the USL website their is a open slot for a 12th team... Seattle is going to MLS in 2009 and Austin Aztex are taking their slot, that means one more slot is open... West Ham United Tampa
Tampa will possibly have a USL-1 team by 2010: Interview with Tim Holt: Including the recently announced Austin Aztex franchise which will begin competition in 2009, there are presently 12 active USL-1 clubs. It is our objective to reach 16 clubs by the 2010 season at which point we expect to further evaluate league growth and expansion. This is genuinely achievable without sacrificing quality in the process. Clearly, we need to increase our footprint west of the Mississippi in USL-1 and therefore this is primarily where our proactive efforts to identify ownership groups are focused. A short list of markets from which we believe a USL-1 franchise could be successful with the proper ownership and venue include, but are not limited to (in no specific order): Omaha (NE), Tulsa (OK), San Antonio (TX), Tampa (FL), Phoenix (AZ), Boise (ID), Oklahoma City (OK), Albuquerque (NM), Memphis (TN), and Birmingham (AL) We are currently in advanced discussions with interested parties in several of these markets.
Support our only pro team in Tampa (2008) USL W-League Tampa Bay Hellenic: Sun May 11 2008 Bradenthon Athletics at Tampa Bay Hellenic: 14720 Ed Radice Dr. Tampa, FL 33626
ORLANDO FC is the new team for FESL as of 2008 www.FESLSoccer.com Orlando F.C. will be taking on the FESL in 2008. Orlando F.C. will announce more news on their club and tryout dates throughout the coming week. Orlando F.C. will be representing Central Florida for the 2008 season & beyond thanks in part to O.F.C. ownership putting together a solid foundation for success. ORLANDO F.C.
Inaugural season USL- W- League....Tampa Bay Hellenic Women's Pro Soccer in Tampa... New website.... http://www.tbhellenic.com/