New York Hampton Surf
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New York Hampton Surf | |
Founded | 2006 |
Arena | Southampton Youth Sports Center |
Based in | Town of Southampton |
Colors | aqua & orange |
League | American Indoor Soccer League |
[edit] History
The Hampton Surf were formally know as the New York Empire. Frank Cuzzi is the president of the New York Hampton Surf, which will begin play in the American Indoor Soccer League during the 2006/2007 season. The team will only play a half schedule and not be eligible for play in the Championship series.
Corner Kick International, LLC is the parent company of the Hampton Surf. The company provides soccer marketing and runs soccer camps in the New York area.
The Surf make their home on the East End of Long Island in the town of Town of Southampton. The Surf will play half of their games at Southampton Youth Sports Center in the 2006/7 season.
The Surf made their home debut December 9, 2006 in a 5-3 loss, against the Massachusetts Twisters.
Two members of the Surf and former Hofstra players were selected in the 2007 MLS Supplemental Draft. Michael Todd was selected by the Kansas City Wizards, and Gary Flood was selected by the New England Revolution. Both Todd and Flood helped the Surf earn their first victory, an 11-6 win over the Massachusetts Twisters, in the same weekend as their selection, January 20, 2007.