Denver Dynamite (soccer)

The Denver Dynamite were an American Arena soccer team based in Denver, Colorado. They were founded in 2008 and they folded in 2015.

Denver Dynamite
Full nameDenver Dynamite
Nickname(s)The Dynamite, TeamTNT
Founded2008
Dissolved2015
GroundParker Fieldhouse
Capacity500 with standing room
Operations DirectorJavier Larios
Head CoachTony Avery
LeaguePremier Arena Soccer League
2014-20154th Place, Rocky Mountain Division
Playoffs: DNQ

The team was a charter member of the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL-Pro), the first division of arena (indoor) soccer in North America before going on hiatus for 2010-11 and returning to the Premier Arena Soccer League (PASL-Premier) for the Winter 2011-12 season (initially as the Rocky Mountain Rattlers before reverting to their original name). The team's colors were red, gold and blue.

Roster

As of January 21, 2012 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
FW  USA Tony Avery
MF  USA Greg Borchers
GK  USA Clint Baumstark
GK  USA Brandyn Bumpus
FW  USA Travis Carey
DF  PER Jonathan Cordero
MF  USA Brandon Devores
FW  USA Doug Evans
MF  USA CJ Francis
MF  USA Marc Francis
MF  USA Justin Ferguson
DF  USA Pedroo Garibo
GK  USA Bart Jones
GK  USA Derek Haddix
FW  USA Jay Hamilton ŧ
GK  USA Jordan Howes
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF  USA Taylor Kendal
DF  USA Dave Kroenig
DF  USA Dan Millard
FW  USA Roby Monroe
DF  USA Brandon Morales
DF  USA Michael Ogletree
DF  USA Chad Pearson
FW  MEX Poncho Puente
MF  USA Julian Rizo
DF  USA Brandon Sejera
DF  USA Sean Stedeford
MF  USA Brett Thomas
FW  USA Tony Thomas ŧ
FW  USA James Woodward
FW  USA Edward Yepes
MF  USA Fernando Yepes

Notable former players

  • Chris Handsor [1] (2008-2010)
  • Garth Archibald ŧ (2008-2009)
  • Justin Dzuba ŧ (2008-2010)
  • Ryan Creager ŧ (2008-2009)
  • Tony Thomas ŧ (2008-2009)

ŧ – US National Arena Soccer Team Member[2]

Year-by-year

Year Win Loss Tie GF GA GD League Division Reg. Season Playoffs Avg. Attendance
2008-2009[3] 9 7 133 126 7 PASL-Pro Western 2nd Place Quarterfinal 305
2009-2010[4] 2 14 66 108 -42 PASL-Pro Western 4th Place DNQ 486
2010-2011
2011-2012[5] 3 4 1 40 43 -3 PASL-Premier Rocky Mountain 2nd Place Divisional 276
2012-2013 3 4 1 40 58 -18 PASL-Premier Rocky Mountain 3rd Place DNQ 329
2013-2014 4 4 0 56 60 -4 PASL-Premier Rocky Mountain 3rd Place DNQ 106
Totals 21 33 2 335 395 -56 0-2 300

United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer

Year Win Loss GF GA GD Round
2008–09 2 1 16 22 -6 Quarterfinals
2009–10 1 1 10 19 -9 Quarterfinals
2010–11 Did Not Enter
2011–12 1 1 9 11 -2 Quarterfinals
2012–13 0 1 7 12 -5 Wild Card
2013–14 0 1 6 15 -9 Round of 32
Totals 4 5 48 79 -31 3, Quarterfinal Appearances

Copa America

Year Win Loss Points GF GA GD Group Place Playoffs
2008-2009[6] 4 2 12 50 56 -6 West 1st None
Totals 4 2 12 50 56 -6 West 1st None

Playoff record

Year Win Loss GF GA GD Round
2008-2009 0 1 9 10 -1 Quarterfinals
2011-2012 0 1 3 7 -4 Divisional ±
Total 0 2 12 17 -5

± Final Regular Season Game doubled as Divisional Playoff.

Honors

Championships
  • None
Division Titles
  • None

Coaching staff

Head coaches

  • Mike Thompson (2008)
  • John Wells (2009)
  • Chris Handsor (2008-2009, 2010)
  • Chuck Estrada (2009, 2010–2013)
  • Jay Hamilton (2012–2014)
  • Tony Avery (2011-2012, 2014–Present) [7]

Assistant coaches

  • Chuck Estrada (2008, 2009-2010)
  • Jeremy Gibe (2009)
  • Mark Perdew (2009-2010)
  • Tony Thomas (2012–2014)

Technical director / Goalkeeper coach

  • Chuck Estrada (2009–2014)

Arenas

  • Denver Sports Center (2008)
  • Denver Bladium (2009)
  • Westridge Recreation Center (2010-2011)
  • Apex Field House (2012–2014)
  • Parker Fieldhouse (2009, 2014–2015)

References

  1. PASL. "Dynamite signs high-scoring Handsor". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
  2. George Tanner. "US National Arena Soccer Team (USNAST)". rockymountainnews.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved October 15, 2008.
  3. PASL. "Professional Arena Soccer League 2008-09 Standings". paslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  4. PASL. "Professional Arena Soccer League 2009-10 Standings". paslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  5. PASL. "Premier Arena Soccer League Winter 2011-12 Standings". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  6. PASL. "PASL". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  7. PASL. "Denver Dynamite (Winter 2011/12)". arenaleague.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2012.
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