Statement from Robert Palmer Regarding the Future of the Jacksonville Armada

October 30, 2025 - I'll never forget that incredible day in July 2017 when the announcement was made that I had acquired the Jacksonville Armada FC. It remains one of my proudest moments as a business owner and lifelong sports fan. Time has truly flown by. As I shared back then, owning a sports team had been a dream of mine since I was a kid-but owning one in Jacksonville made it even more meaningful. My wife Jill and I have a long history in this great city. Jill grew up here, and for many years we called Neptu... Full Story

Sporting JAX Brings Men's Professional Soccer Back to Jacksonville

October 30, 2025 - Sporting Club Jacksonville announced the return of top-tier men's professional soccer to Jacksonville for the first time since 2017. The club confirmed it will field a men's professional team to compete in the USL Championship, beginning play in March 2026. Sporting JAX's men's team will play an 18-match regular season at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium, which has a capacity of 9,400. The USL Championship Playoffs will follow in November. This historic milestone marks the fir... Full Story

Icemen Open Utah Trip with 3-1 Win over Grizzlies

October 30, 2025 - WEST VALLEY CITY, UT - Scott Ratzlaff made 32 saves as the Jacksonville Icemen (4-1) roared back into the win column with a 3-1 victory over the Utah Grizzlies (2-3-1) on Wednesday evening at the Maverick Center in West Valley City. The Iceman struck first in the opening period as Dalton Duhart's first goal of the season at 10:49 in the 1st period. Duhart darted into the zone as he cut left-to-right before he fired a shot that went off the shoulder of Dryden McKay and into the net. Peter T... Full Story

Jack Ziskin Joins Icemen Broadcast Team for 2025-26 Season

October 29, 2025 - JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The Jacksonville Icemen are pleased to announce that Jack Ziskin has joined the Icemen Broadcast team for the 2025-26 season. Ziskin is a multimedia Journalist and play-by-play sports broadcaster. He earned his Master's Degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and his Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications from the University of Florida. He is currently a TV Reporter for WATE 6 On Your Side in Knoxv... Full Story

• Jack Ziskin Joins Icemen Broadcast Team for 2025-26 Season - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) October 29
• Sporting JAX Back in Action against League-Leading Lexington SC - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) October 29
• Icemen Close Weekend with 3-1 Setback at Savannah - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) October 26
• Ratzlaff's 42 Saves & Brown's Two Goals Lead Icemen Past Greenville - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) October 24
• Ashlyn Puerta Called up to U.S. U-20 Women's National Team Squad for Kansas City Training Camp - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) October 21
• Ka'ron Ashley Returns Alongside Offensive and Defensive Rookies - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) October 21
• Mark Your Calendars, on March 21, Cosmic Baseball Is Coming to Jacksonville - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) October 21
• Eighth Annual Very Shrimpy Christmas Presented by Fun 4 First Coast Kids Set for December 6 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) October 20
• Icemen Open Season with a Win on Savage's Overtime Goal - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) October 19
• Puerta's Late Goal Earns Sporting JAX Point against Tampa Bay Sun FC - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) October 18
• Icemen Announce Season-Opening Roster for the 2025-2026 Season - Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL) October 17
• Sporting JAX Returns Home to Host Tampa Bay Sun FC - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) October 17
• Sporting JAX Takes Down DC Power FC with Help of Parks - Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL) October 14
• 2026 Roster Continues to Build - Jacksonville Sharks (IFL) October 14
• Banana Ball World Tour to Come to VyStar Ballpark in 2026 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL) October 10
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• Jacksonville Armada FC * (MLS NEXT Pro)
• Jacksonville Icemen (ECHL)
• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (IL)
• Jacksonville Sharks (IFL)
• Sporting Club Jacksonville * (USL)
• Sporting Club Jacksonville (GSL)

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October 31	GSL	Jacksonville at Lexington	6:00 p.m.
October 31	ECHL	Jacksonville at Utah	9:10 p.m.
October 30	ECHL	Jacksonville 4 at Utah 6	Final
October 29	ECHL	Jacksonville 3 at Utah 1	Final
October 25	ECHL	Jacksonville 1 at Savannah 3	Final
October 24	ECHL	Jacksonville 4 at Greenville 2	Final
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• Sporting Jax vs. Lexington SC, women's soccer start time - GSL Florida Times-Union (October 30)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Utah Grizzlies, ECHL hockey score - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 30)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Utah Grizzlies ECHL start time, Oct. 30 - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 30)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Utah Grizzlies, Oct. 29 ECHL start time - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 29)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Savannah Ghost Pirates ECHL start time - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 26)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Savannah Ghost Pirates ECHL score - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 26)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Greenville Swamp Rabbits ECHL hockey start time - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 24)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Greensboro Gargoyles ECHL hockey score - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 20)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Greensboro Gargoyles, Oct. 19 ECHL matchup - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 19)
• Sporting Jax-Tampa Bay Sun women's soccer score - GSL Florida Times-Union (October 19)
• Jacksonville Icemen-Greensboro Gargoyles ECHL hockey score - ECHL Florida Times-Union (October 19)
• Sydney Schmidt transfer, Sporting Jax to NWSL NC Courage - GSL Florida Times-Union (October 18)
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