Kokomo Mantis FC

Kokomo Mantis FC
Founded 2015
Stadium Kokomo Municipal Stadium
Ground Capacity 4,000
Owners MKE Sports & Entertainment
Chairman Mike Zimmerman
Coach Marcelo Santos
League Premier Development League
2016 4th, Heartland Division
Playoffs: DNQ
Website Club home page

Kokomo Mantis FC is an American semi-professional soccer club based in Kokomo, Indiana. Starting in May 2016, they will compete in the Heartland Division of the Premier Development League (PDL) Central Conference. The team's colors are Green, White & Gold. [1]

The team is owned by MKE Sports & Entertainment, led by venture capitalist Mike Zimmerman. They will play at the new 4,000 seat Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The PDL awarded the franchise on September 14, 2015. Kokomo resident Christopher Cox submitted the winning entry after a "Name The Team" contest. The team name and logo was announced on January 11, 2016. Marquette University assistant coach Marcelo Santos was hired as head coach on the same day. [2][3]

Year-by-year

Year Division League Regular Season Playoffs Open Cup
2016 4 USL PDL 4th, Heartland Did not qualify Did not enter

Head Coaches

Brazil Marcelo Santos (2016-present)

Stadiums

References

  1. ↑ "Premier Development Soccer League team coming to Kokomo". Josh Sigler. Kokomo Tribune. September 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Kokomo soccer team named Kokomo Mantis FC". George Myers. Kokomo Tribune. January 11, 2016.
  3. ↑ "The Green Mantis Rises: PDL Soccer franchise to be called Kokomo Mantis FC". indianasportsjournal.com. January 12, 2016.
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