Louisville Lightning Community Support Growing

Published on November 3, 2009 under Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Louisville Lightning News Release


Community support is soaring for Kentuckiana's new professional indoor soccer team, the Louisville Lightning, and the sponsor list continues to grow for the inaugural season beginning on November 13.

Fifth Third Bank is the Lightning's jersey sponsor and will have its name emblazoned across all of the team's Adidas uniforms. Local favorite Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant is the official Lightning pre-and-post-game headquarters. Norton Healthcare is offering sports medicine services with Louisville surgeon Dr. Ryan Krupp serving as team physician. Velocity Sports Performance is managing the team's demanding strength and conditioning program. And the Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team (KORT) is providing Lightning players with top-notch training services.

Other sponsors include: Bob Hook Chevrolet, Quantum Graphics, Marriott Springhill Suites, cafepress.com, Budweiser, Pepsi, King Fish Restaurant, McCormick Equipment Company, Heartland Payment Systems, United Mail, Sounds Unlimited Productions, Aspire Therapeutic Massage, Creative Images Photography, Zazoo's Bar & Grill, Raatz Fence Company, Lean Foundations Group, Dr. Keith Williams Sports Psychologist, Rilettile Corporation, Wilson Education Center, Saint Francis High School, Trinity High School and Louisville Collegiate School.

David Horne, General Manager and Head Coach of the Lightning, said: "The local community has given tremendous support to our new franchise and wants to see a professional sports team succeed in our area. The Lightning and our community partners are proud to bring exciting, affordable and high-quality sports entertainment to Kentuckiana."

The Louisville Lightning is the newest member of the Professional Indoor Soccer League (PASL) - featuring 9 teams from across the country in fast-paced, high-scoring competition (www.arenaleague.com). The Lightning's inaugural schedule consists of 17 games from November to March, including 9 home games at Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club. The season gets underway on Friday, November 13, at home against the Cincinnati 1790 Express. Start time is 7:30 p.m. Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club - located at 3000 Mellwood Avenue - is being remodeled with new seating, signage and other amenities for the team. Click here to view the complete 2009-10 Louisville Lightning Schedule

The Lightning is a member of the PASL Eastern Division, which also includes the Ohio Vortex, St. Louis Illusion, Detroit Waza and Cincinnati 1790 Express; while the Western Division contains the Texas Outlaws, San Diego Sockers, Denver Dynamite and reigning PASL champion California Cougars. League playoffs will be held in March featuring the top finishing teams from the PASL as well as the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League and the Liga Mexicana Futbol Rapido.

The team's roster consists of 24 field players and 3 goalkeepers. The roster includes current professional players from the PASL, United Soccer League (USL) and Canadian Soccer League (CSL) - international talent from Mexico and Bosnia - and several former local college players getting a chance to play pro soccer. Schools represented include the University of Louisville, University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University, Butler University, Centre College, Bellarmine University, Transylvania University and Union College.

Horne said the final roster would be announced next week as preseason practice comes to an end. "We're building a team that will put forth an incredible show on the field and will be capable of winning a PASL championship," he said.

Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural season. For information on purchasing individual tickets ($10-$15), season tickets ($75-$115) or family packages ($40-$280), visit LouisvilleLightning.com or call 502-896-2412. In addition, sponsorship and advertising opportunities are still on sale; please call General Manager David Horne at 502-727-3461.

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