Gurson, Ruggles Will Represent U.S. in Minifootball World Cup in Australia Next Month

September 16, 2019 - LAKELAND, Fla. - Two of the Florida Tropics newest stars - Gordy Gurson and Drew Ruggles - have been named to the roster of the U.S. National Men's Arena Soccer team in advance of the 2019 minifootball World Cup next month. Gurson and Ruggles were both signed as free-agents by the Tropics this summer, two of nine new faces on a remade roster that now features some of the top talent in the Major Arena Soccer League. The Tropics will kick off their fourth season in the MASL late this fall, w... Full Story

Lakeland Magic Host Open House and Commemorate New Mural

September 14, 2019 - To celebrate the 2019-20 schedule release, the Lakeland Magic hosted an Open House event for fans across Polk County. To tip off the event, the Lakeland Magic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the official opening of a new team inspired mural. The ceremony included Lakeland Magic President Shelly Wilkes, City of Lakeland Mayor Bill Mutz, Executive Director of the RP Funding Center Tony Camarillo, and artist Gillian Fazio. The event was held at the Lakeland Magic Corporate Office located... Full Story

Tropics Have Big Presence for Brazil in 2019 World Minifootball World Cup

September 4, 2019 - LAKELAND, Florida - A number of Florida Tropics will get their soccer season started a bit earlier this fall, after being named to the roter for Brazil in the upcoming 2019 World Minifootball World Cup. The event, held every other year and won by the United States in 2015, will be held in Perth, Australia, in October, prior to the opening the Tropics training camp later that month. Both of the Tropics goaltenders have been named, including Hugo Silva and newcomer Rainer Hauss, who was one ... Full Story

Remainder of Flying Tigers Home Schedule, Florida State League Season Cancelled Due to Hurricane Dorian

August 29, 2019 - Lakeland, FL - Florida State League President Ken Carson announced today that the Florida State League final weekend series and post season playoffs will be cancelled because of the threat of Hurricane Dorian's potential impact on the State of Florida. "This was a tough decision to make" said Carson. "The safety of our players, staff, umpires and fans are top priority to us. Team travel is also a great concern during hurricanes." Entering tonight's final game in Clearwater against the Th... Full Story

• Remainder of Flying Tigers Home Schedule, Florida State League Season Cancelled Due to Hurricane Dorian - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) August 29
• Tropics Announce MASL Home Opener Saturday December 14th - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) August 28
• Lakeland Magic Announce 2019-20 Season Schedule - Lakeland Magic (G League) August 26
• It's Already Beginning to Look Like Indoor Soccer at the RP Funding Center - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) August 9
• Lakeland Magic Host Second Annual 5K on October 5 - Lakeland Magic (G League) August 8
• Lakeland Magic Announce 2019 Open Tryouts - Lakeland Magic (G League) August 5
• Magic Sign Amile Jefferson to Two-Way Contract - Lakeland Magic (G League) July 30
• Magic Sign Josh Magette to Two-Way Contract - Lakeland Magic (G League) July 23
• July 22 Flying Tigers vs Fire Frogs Game Postponed - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 22
• Friday, July 19 Flying Tigers vs. Tortugas Game Suspended - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 20
• Florida Tropics Will be Part of Newly-Expanded Eastern Conference for 2019-20 MASL Season - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) July 19
• July 6 Flying Tigers vs Blue Jays Game Postponed - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 6
• 2019 Flying Tigers First Half Recap - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 2
• Lakeland Magic Announce Theme Night Dedicated to the Arts - Lakeland Magic (G League) June 28
• Orlando Magic Announce Roster for MGM Resorts 2019 NBA Summer League - Lakeland Magic (G League) June 25
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following alternative and minor league teams in Lakeland, Florida:

• Florida Tropics SC (MASL)
• Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL)
• Lakeland Magic (G League)
• Tigers East (GCL)
• Tigers West (GCL)

Other cities near Lakeland, Florida with alternative or minor league teams:

• Clearwater, Florida
• Dunedin, Florida
• Kissimmee, Florida
• Orlando, Florida
• Tampa, Florida
• Bradenton, Florida
• Osceola, Florida

September 1	FSL	Tampa at Lakeland	Cancelled
August 31	GCL	Phillies East at Tigers West	Cancelled
August 31	FSL	Tampa at Lakeland	Cancelled
August 30	GCL	Tigers East at Yankees East	Cancelled
August 30	FSL	Tampa at Lakeland	Cancelled
August 29	GCL	Yankees West 1 at Tigers East 5	Final
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• Flying Tigers abruptly wrap up 2019 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (September 2)
• Bill Peterson, coach of Magic's D-League affiliate, recovering from concussion - G League Orlando Sentinel (September 2)
• FSL: Clearwater downs Lakeland 5-3 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 28)
• Flying Tigers complete sweep of Jupiter - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 23)
• Flying Tigers win 4th straight - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 22)
• Southeastern University, Detroit Tigers agree to 3-year extension of partnership - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 22)
• Flying Tigers sweep 2 from Jupiter - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 21)
• Flying Tigers sweep 2 from Jupiter - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 21)
• Flying Tigers frustrate Bradenton 6-1 - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 19)
• De Blok leads Flying Tigers to win - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 12)
• Flying Tigers explode on Tarpons with 9-2 win - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 8)
• Flying Tigers fall to Tarpons - FSL Lakeland Ledger (August 7)
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