Cincinnati Silverbacks
Indoor soccer club in Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly the Dayton Dynamo.
The Cincinnati Silverbacks were an indoor soccer club based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that competed in the National Professional Soccer League. They performed under the leadership of All-Star goalkeeper Carlos Pena. Other star players included Gino DiFlorio (who scored a team record 10 points in his Silverback debut against rival Cleveland Crunch), Franklin McIntosh, Shawn Medved, and Dennis Brose. Games were held at the Cincinnati Gardens for their first two seasons before moving downtown along with the Cincinnati Cyclones to compete at The Crown (now known as Heritage Bank Center) for their final year. Despite their performance and fan support, the Silverbacks were discontinued due to not generating revenue.
Quick Facts
- Nickname
- Silverbacks
- Ground
- The Crown
- Founded
- 1995
- Dissolved
- 1998
- Chairman
- Rich Neumann
- Manager
- Georger Fernandez
- League
- NPSL
Facts from the source article.
Background
The Silverbacks' history is marked by specific moments and numbers. In their inaugural 1995–96 season, Gino DiFlorio set a team record by scoring 10 points in his debut against the rival Cleveland Crunch. The team played at Cincinnati Gardens for two seasons, then moved downtown to The Crown alongside the Cincinnati Cyclones. Former President Rich Neumann said a contributing factor to the club's demise was a lack of weekend home dates: of the 20 home games in an average season, the Silverbacks needed at least 15 on a Friday or Saturday night. In their final season, only 13 games were on those nights. Roughly 75 percent of ticket sales came from groups, with less than 10 percent—believed to be around 100—season ticket holders. The team was previously known as the Dayton Dynamo, from 1987/88–1994/95.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cincinnati Silverbacks founded?
Cincinnati Silverbacks was founded in 1995.
Which league does Cincinnati Silverbacks play in?
Cincinnati Silverbacks plays in the NPSL.
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