Dayton Dynamo (2016–)


Dayton Dynamo are a soccer organization based in Dayton, Ohio. They are currently seeking professional status and are planning to return in 2019. They last played in the National Premier Soccer League in the fourth tier of American soccer.

History

Established in 2009 as the Cincinnati Saints, the team had been a member of the affiliated amateur Premier Arena Soccer League since 2009 before moving up to the pro league in 2013; however, in 2014 the team returned to the amateur league.
Starting in May 2014, the Saints organization played outdoor soccer as an expansion team in the Great Lakes Conference of the National Premier Soccer League.
In November 2015, the Saints announced their intentions to move the club to Dayton, Ohio, and officially became the Dayton Dynamo, naming the team after the old indoor soccer team.

Indoor seasons

The Saints played in the amateur Premier Arena Soccer League for 4 seasons, from 2009c10 until 2012–13.
In the 2013–14 season, the club moved to the Professional Arena Soccer League and played in the Eastern Division. The team finished the professional season under the leadership of head coach Chris Morman with assistant coach Kyle Kammer. The Saints home arena is the Western Sports Mall in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2014, Cincinnati moved back to the amateur league.

2013–14 Season

The Cincinnati Saints began their PASL run with a win over the Cleveland Freeze but lost six of their next eight matches. With 7 games remaining in the regular season, only the Illinois Piasa carried a worse record in the Eastern Division and the team parted ways with original head coach Matt Brienes on January 8, naming former player Chris Morman as his interim replacement. The Saints also participated in the 2013–14 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer starting with a bye in the Round of 32 and a 10–6 loss to the Cleveland Freeze in the Round of 16, ending their tournament run. The Cincinnati Saints participated in the 2013–14 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer starting with a bye in the Round of 32 and a 10–6 loss to the Cleveland Freeze in the Round of 16, ending their tournament run.

2014–15 Season

Following the de facto merger of the Professional Arena Soccer League with 6 teams from Major Indoor Soccer League and the rebranding of the league to Major Arena Soccer League, Cincinnati moved back to the Premier Arena Soccer League. The club finished 3rd in the Midwest Division with a 7–3 record.

The Dynamo Era (2016–present)

In December 2015, it was announced that the Cincinnati Saints were relocating to Dayton, Ohio. Their first season in Dayton wasn't too successful, with only one win in the regular season. In their second season they finished second in their division, high enough to qualify for the playoffs.

Players and staff

Current roster

Year-by-year

YearLeagueRecord GFGAFinishPlayoffsAvg. Attendance
2009–10PASL3–4–145382nd of 4, Great Lakes Divisiondid not qualify
2010–11PASL3–3–246354th of 7, Midwest Divisiondid not qualify
2011–12PASL6–1–157331st of 6, Great Lakes DivisionNational Finals Qualifier, did not play
2012–13PASL7–0–179161st of 10, Midwest DivisionNational Finals Qualifier, did not play
2013–14MASL*5–111081414th, Easternlost in Divisional First Round341
2014–15PASL7–364413rd, Midwest Divisiondid not qualify

* The MASL was called the Professional Arena Soccer League until 2014. To make it easier, the abbreviation MASL is used for the professional league and PASL is used for the amateur Premier Arena Soccer League.

Year-by-year

YearLeagueRecordLeague ResultsPlayoffsOpen Cup
2014NPSL3–10–15th of 5, Midwest-Great Lakes WestDid not qualifyNot eligible
2015NPSL4–7–110th of 13, Midwest RegionDid not qualifyNot eligible
2016NPSL1–10–17th of 7, Midwest-Great Lakes WestDid not qualifyNot eligible
2017NPSL6–3–32nd of 7, Midwest-EastRegional Semi-finalNot eligible