Nickname(s) Ironmen Ground Prudential Center | Dissolved 2010 Founded 2007 | |
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Full name New Jersey Ironmen Soccer Team | ||
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The New Jersey Ironmen was an American indoor soccer 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. The team played at the Prudential Center, sharing the facility with the NHL's New Jersey Devils and the Seton Hall University men's basketball team. Omid Namazi, recognized twice as MISL Coach of the Year, is the coach of the team.
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- Last squad
- Head coaches
- Arenas
- References
The Ironmen won their first game against the Orlando Sharks, 7–4, on October 27, 2007. The team won its first home, 8–6, game on December 1, 2007 against the Detroit Ignition. Former New York Cosmo Pelé acted as honorary captain for the opener. Tab Ramos, who played on the MetroStars from 1996 to 2002, was honorary captain for the second home game. Giovanni Savarese, who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Metros, was the honorary captain for the fourth home game. The Empire Supporters Club, the main supporters club for the New York Red Bulls, was present at every Ironmen home game.
New York area Voice Actor/Narrator/Host/Actor Ed Kalegi was the in-house voice of the team and handles the Public Address Announcing at all Home games.
New York area Voice Actor/Corporate Trainer/Public Speaker Ric Sperrazza was the voice of the team's radio commercials for the 2007–2008 season
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.
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Last squad
As of January 28, 2009 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.