2 fusion goals 1) to develop and prepare soccer players for professional soccer careers 2) to...
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Fusion Goals
1)To develop and prepare soccer players for professional soccer careers
2)To provide great family entertainment 3)To support and help generate business
for our corporate partners 4)To make a positive impact on the
Ventura and Santa Barbara communities
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Top U23 men’s league in North America Development ground for elite players 63-team format within four conferences 16 regular season matches, 8 home and 8
away Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, and various
exhibitions Players have the ability to compete in the
PDL throughout the summer months in a professionalized setting while maintaining their collegiate eligibility
Premier Development League
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Southwestern Division
Bakersfield Brigade Fresno Fuego Lancaster Rattlers Los Angeles Storm Orange County Blue Star San Fernando Valley Quakes San Francisco Seals San Jose Frogs Southern California Seahorses Ventura County Fusion
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“What was a dreamy topic every summer …is now a reality. Some of the more significant figures in local soccer have worked together for nearly a year to bring a professional soccer team to the California coast.” (VenturaCountyStar.com, November 30, 2006)
“We fully believe that the Fusion will be a great addition to the United Soccer League (USL) family. This group of accomplished individuals possess experience with all levels of world soccer and are determined to create a successful franchise in the PDL.” (Lee Cohen, Professional Development League Director of Operations, November 28, 2006)
“Fusion of Soccer and Community”
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New $8MM state-of-the-art Ventura College Sportsplex-- 3000 spectator capacity with 2 individual viewing “sky boxes”-- Multimedia press box with local/national media access-- Digitally equipped scoreboard and stadium PA/sound system-- Landscaped and lighted plaza with ample secure parking
Home of the Fusion
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Fusion Staff
Ranbir Shergill – General Manager Steve Hoffman – President
Graham Smith – Head Coach Rudy Ybarra – Assistant Coach Ross Greaney – Assistant Coach
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Ticket Prices
$65 Adult Season ticket – 8 game PDL home
$35 Youth Season Ticket – 8 game PDL home
Exhibition games $10 - $15 per game
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Recent Developments
Over 100 players in Open Tryouts Over 500 season tickets sold Exhibition game v Nexaca Games v.s Los Angeles Galaxy and
Chives USA Signed Memo Gonzalez from LA Galaxy Top Division 1 College players & USA
Youth Internationals
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Strengths
Only sports franchise in Ventura and Santa Barbara County
Credibility in organization Current players signed Location of Franchise
Quality of playersDemographicsSoccer Community
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Best possible Fan Experience and Cheer for
Game day Mascot Atmosphere – Crowd Involvement Game day
Activity Giveaway or promotion
Special game night or event Pre game/half time and post game
promotions and entertainment
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QUESTIONS?