Tropics Sign KC Comets Second-Leading Scorer, Kiel Williams, to 2-Year Contract

October 23, 2020 - LAKELAND, Fla. - Coming off his best indoor season ever, the Florida Tropics Presented by Bond Clinic have signed former Kansas City Comets midfielder Kiel Williams to a two-year contract. Per league and team policies, no further details of the deal were disclosed. In 19 games last season, the veteran tallied 15 goals, including multiple goal games against the Milwaukee Wave, Ontario Fury and Orlando SeaWolves, while totaling 11 assists as KC's second leading scorer. He also had a career-best... Full Story

MASL Will Hold First-Ever All-Star Game on December 5 in Kansas City

October 22, 2020 - The Major Arena Soccer league will be getting its first ever all-star game in December. While it is expected that the Eastern Conference champion Florida Tropics will be represented, rosters won't be finalized for a few more weeks. The Tacoma Stars announced they will be teaming up with the Kansas City Comets to field a MASL All-Star game set to take place on December 5 at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, MO at 7:00 pm CT. It will be East vs West in a match bringing top players from around... Full Story

Defender Rafael Alves Signs New Three-Year Deal with Florida Tropics

July 24, 2020 - LAKELAND, Fla. - Defender Rafael Alves has signed a three-year contract to stay with the Major Arena Soccer League Eastern Conference champion Florida Tropics, pending visa approval. Per league and team policies, no further details of the deal were disclosed. Alves started his Tropics' career in the team's inaugural 2016-17 season, but because of injuries, appeared in just nine games in his first two years. Over the past two campaigns, Alves has made 31 appearances,. "Rafa got off to a slo... Full Story

Former Wave Defender Chad Vandegriffe Signs Two-Year Deal with Tropics

July 23, 2020 - LAKELAND, Fla. - For the second straight off-season, the Florida Tropics have signed a veteran defender from the Milwaukee Wave, this time adding Chad Vandegriffe to the team's backline on a two-year free agent deal. Per league and team policies, no further details of the deal were disclosed. Vandegriffe has played the last four years with the Wave, averaging almost a shot block a game (63 total), and adding 16 goals in 75 career games. He has had game-winning goals in each of the last two ye... Full Story

• Former Wave Defender Chad Vandegriffe Signs Two-Year Deal with Tropics - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) July 23
• Congratulations to the Polk County Public Schools Class of 2020 - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) July 7
• It's Official, Tropics Named 2019-20 MASL Eastern Conference Champions - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) July 1
• Johnson, Magette and Law Named to All-NBA G League Teams - Lakeland Magic (G League) June 26
• NBA G League Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season - Lakeland Magic (G League) June 4
• 10 Reasons Why Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Is the Best of the Ballparks - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) April 22
• Drew Ruggles Voted as Defender-of-the-Year in Major Arena Soccer League - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 17
• Clay Roberts Named Major Arena Soccer League Coach-Of-The-Year - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 15
• Ruggles Named First Team All Major Arena Soccer League Defender - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 13
• Parreiras, Silva Honored as All Major Arena Soccer League Second Team All Stars - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 10
• Carvalho Named Major Arena Soccer League Third Team All-Star for 2019-20 - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) April 9
• Tropics Rocket Man Guilherme Dos Santos Signed for 3 More Years - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 27
• Drew Ruggles: Student of the Game - Florida Tropics SC (MASL) March 26
• Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Named Best Ballpark in Grapefruit League for Second Year in a Row - Lakeland Flying Tigers (FSL) March 25
• DeVos Family Pledges up to $2 Million for Magic and Amway Center Hourly Workers - Lakeland Magic (G League) March 16
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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

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• Tropics kickoff outdoor season - MASL Lakeland Ledger (September 18)
• Tropics sign pair of veteran defenders - MASL Lakeland Ledger (July 26)
• Tropics have eye on free agents - MASL Lakeland Ledger (July 6)
• Major issues face minor leagues - FSL Lakeland Ledger (July 4)
• Donta Hall, Josh Magette earn NBA G League honors - G League AL.com (June 27)
• Ruggles named MASL Defender of the Year - MASL Lakeland Ledger (April 20)
• Coronavirus in Polk: Brutcher bashes, awaits MLB Draft at home - FSL Lakeland Ledger (April 17)
• Tropics' Roberts named MASL Coach of the Year - MASL Lakeland Ledger (April 16)
• Coronavirus: IFL postpones season indefinitely for Sioux Falls Storm, other teams - G League Sioux Falls Argus Leader (March 13)
• Coronavirus: College, pro events canceled across the state, nation - G League Sioux Falls Argus Leader (March 13)
• Erie BayHawks' strong start not enough in loss to Lakeland Magic - G League Erie Times-News (March 11)
• Lakeland Magic win sixth straight game - G League Lakeland Ledger (March 11)
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