Florida Tropics SC
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| Founded | 2016 |
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| Stadium | RP Funding Center |
| Capacity | 8,178 |
| Owner | Central Florida Sports Ventures, LLC |
| Coach | Clay Roberts |
| League | Major Arena Soccer League |
| 2016–17 | 3rd, Eastern Division Playoffs: DNQ |
| Website | Club home page |
Florida Tropics SC is a professional indoor soccer team based in Lakeland, Florida. They were a founding member of the Indoor Professional League. They are owned by Central Florida Sports Ventures, LLC, led by Andrew Haines, former owner of the St. Louis Ambush. The team is a member of the Major Arena Soccer League.
The Tropics organization also owns and operates an outdoor soccer team, the Lakeland Tropics, who compete in the Premier Development League.
On February 18, 2016, the current owner of the Baltimore Blast, Ed Hale, announced his intentions to leave the MASL and form a new league.
On May 3, 2016, the Tropics, in conjunction with the newly formed IPL, held a press conference at the RP Funding Center and stated they would be joining the IPL alongside the Baltimore Blast, Harrisburg Heat, and St. Louis Ambush. However, on August 29, 2016, it was announced that all IPL teams including Florida would be joining the MASL.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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