Ontario Fury

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Ontario Fury
Ontario Fury MASL logo (2014).png
Founded2013
StadiumToyota Arena
Ontario, California
Capacity9,736
General Manager/
Head Coach		Bernie Lilavois
LeagueMajor Arena Soccer League
2018–193rd, Pacific Division
Playoffs: DNQ
WebsiteClub website

The Ontario Fury is an American professional indoor soccer team based in Ontario, California. Founded in 2013, the team made its debut in the Professional Arena Soccer League at the start of the 2013–14 season. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Arena under the leadership of general manager, head coach, and sometime-player Bernie Lilavois.[1][2][3] As of May 2014, the league is known as the Major Arena Soccer League.[4]

History[edit]

In late May 2013, the owners of the now-dormant Anaheim Bolts announced that they would instead field a new PASL team at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.[5][6][7][8] The team held its first open tryouts on June 28–29.[9][10]

On July 25, team president Bernie Lilavois announced that "Ontario Fury" was chosen from over 500 fan-submitted entries in a name-the-team contest.[11][12] The name, logo, and team colors all reflect the passion of local soccer fans and the "powerful elements" of heat and wind that characterize the Inland Empire climate.[12][13][14]

Ontario Fury II[edit]

In 2017, the club started a developmental team known as Ontario Fury II that play in the new Major Arena Soccer League 2 (or M2, for short).

Year-by-year[edit]

League Champions Runners-Up Division Champions* Playoff Berth
Year League Reg. Season GF GA Pct Finish Playoffs Avg. Attendance
2013–14 PASL 5-11 116 151 .313 6th, Pacific Did not qualify 2,147
2014–15 MASL 13-7 169 145 .650 2nd, Pacific Lost Division Semi-Final 2,503
2015-16 MASL 12-8 146 135 .600 4th, Pacific Did Not Qualify 3,094
2016-17 MASL 12-8 148 132 .600 2nd, Pacific Lost Division Finals 3,023
2017-18 MASL 10-12 155 142 .455 3rd, Pacific Did Not Qualify 2,378
2018-19 MASL 11-13 147 117 .458 3rd, Pacific Did Not Qualify 2,359
Main article: 2013–14 Ontario Fury season

The Fury began exhibition play on October 26 with a 16–8 win over Toros Mexico. They defeated the Dallas Sidekicks 6–5 in their first regular season game on November 10.[13][15][16] The team then suffered roster changes and struggled on the field.[2]

Playoffs[edit]

Season Record GF GA Avg. Attendance
2014-15 0-1 5 6 4,072
2016-17 1-2 12 14 3,675

Personnel[edit]

Active players[edit]

As of November 25, 2019.[17]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
00 Brazil GK Claysson De Lima
3 United States MF Marcus Jordan
9 United States MF Nestor Hernandez
10 United States MF Justin Stinson
11 United States MF Juan Carlos Gonzalez
13 United States MF Jermaine Jones
14 United States MF Andy Reyes
15 United States FW Franck Tayou
No. Position Player
19 United States DF De Bray Hollimon
20 United States DF Evan McNeley
21 Brazil DF Maicon De Abreu
23 United States MF Israel Sesay
31 United States GK Chris Toth
70 United States DF Uzi Tayou
91 United States MF Joseph Cairel

Inactive players[edit]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
South Korea MF Lee Jiho
Mexico MF Daniel Lopez
10 Portugal MF David Parente
No. Position Player
16 United States Adrien Perez
19 South Korea MF Jinho Kim
22 Tunisia MF Ouday Belhadj

Staff[edit]

  • United States Jimmy Nordberg – Head coach
  • United States LeBaron Hollimon – Assistant coach
  • Scotland Troy McKerrell – Assistant coach

References[edit]

  1. ^ Fowler, Clay (October 25, 2013). "Ontario Fury hoping the game will catch on". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Escamilla, Micah (January 4, 2014). "Bernie Lilavois shows he still has the Fury to play pro soccer". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
  3. ^ Brewster, Louis (March 7, 2015). "Bernie Lilavois has built Ontario Fury into an indoor soccer attraction". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
  4. ^ "SOCCER: Fury welcomes back handful of veterans". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, CA: A. H. Belo. October 16, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Marroquin, Art (June 14, 2013). "Pro indoor soccer team bolts from Anaheim". The Orange County Register. Santa Ana, CA: Freedom Communications. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  6. ^ "Pro soccer team will be playing at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario". Fontana Herald News. Fontana, CA: Century Group Newspapers. May 28, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  7. ^ "PASL Announces Expansion Team in Inland Empire". Our Sports Central. May 29, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  8. ^ Brewster, Louis (May 29, 2013). "Soccer: Indoor league coming to Ontario arena". The San Bernardino Sun. San Bernardino, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  9. ^ Marshall, Pete (June 30, 2013). "SOCCER: Aspiring players try out for Ontario indoor team". The San Bernardino Sun. San Bernardino, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
  10. ^ Pope, Dennis (July 13, 2013). "SOCCER: Reporter Dennis Pope tries out for Ontario Pro team". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, CA: A. H. Belo. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
  11. ^ Zink, David (July 25, 2013). "SOCCER: Ontario names indoor franchise the "Fury"". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, CA: A. H. Belo. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  12. ^ a b Brewster, Louis (July 25, 2013). "Fury chosen as new Ontario soccer team's name". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Ontario, CA: MediaNews Group. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Ontario Fury Announcement". Our Sports Central. July 25, 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2013.
  14. ^ Powell, Nancy (November 14, 2013). "The Sound and the Fury". Inland Empire Weekly. Corona, CA. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
  15. ^ Alexander, Jim (October 24, 2013). "Getting the Ontario Fury off the ground". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, CA: A. H. Belo. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  16. ^ Segal, Shel (November 1, 2013). "Great debut for Ontario Fury pro soccer team in 16-8 win". Fontana Herald News. Fontana, CA: Century Group Newspapers. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  17. ^ "Ontario Fury roster". Major Arena Soccer League. Retrieved 25 November 2019.

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