Orange County Breakers

Orange County Breakers

Founded	2003
Current season	2017
League	World TeamTennis
Team history	Newport Beach Breakers 2003–2011 Orange County Breakers 2012–2013 Austin Aces 2014–2015 Orange County Breakers 2016–present
Based in	Newport Beach, California
Stadium	Breakers Stadium at the Palisades Tennis Club
Colors	Cerulean, Malibu blue, light blue, geebung orange and double colonial white
Owner(s)	Eric Davidson
Head coach	Rick Leach
General manager	Allen Hardison
Championships	2004

The Orange County Breakers are a World TeamTennis (WTT) franchise founded in 2003, owned by Laguna Beach businessman Eric Davidson. The team, then known as the Newport Beach Breakers, won the WTT championship in 2004. In 2014, the franchise moved to Greater Austin, Texas, where it was known as the Austin Aces. On December 14, 2015, the Aces announced that the team would move back to Orange County, California for the 2016 season and be renamed the Orange County Breakers.^[1] In 2016, the Breakers played their home matches at Breakers Stadium at the Newport Beach Tennis Club.^[2] In 2017, the Breakers returned to playing at the Palisades Tennis Club, the venue where they played from 2003 to 2006.^[3]

References

↑ Shapiro, Sean (December 14, 2015). "Austin Aces to Move Back to California after Two Seasons". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
↑ "Breakers Finalize Home Venue, Return to Newport Beach Roots". World TeamTennis. January 27, 2016. Retrieved June 3, 2016.
↑ "Breakers Return to Palisades for 2017 Season". OurSports Central. January 31, 2017.

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Orange County Breakers seasons
Newport Beach Breakers	2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Orange County Breakers	2012 2013
Austin Aces	2014 2015
Orange County Breakers	2016 2017
Bold indicates a championship season

World TeamTennis (WTT)
Current champions (2016): San Diego Aviators
Current teams	New York Empire Orange County Breakers Philadelphia Freedoms San Diego Aviators Springfield Lasers Washington Kastles
Former teams	Austin Aces (2014–2015) Baltimore Banners (1974) Boston Lobsters (1974) Boston Lobsters (1974–1978) Boston Lobsters (2005–2015) California Dream (1993–2015) Chicago Aces (1974) Cleveland Nets (1974–1976) Cleveland-Pittsburgh Nets (1977) Delaware Smash (1987–2008) Denver Racquets (1974) Detroit Loves (1974) Florida Flamingos (1974) Hawaii Leis (1974–1976) Houston E-Z Riders (1974) Houston Wranglers (2005–2007) Idaho Sneakers (1994–1997) Indiana Loves (1974–1978) Indiana Loves (1983) Kansas City Explorers (1993–2012) Las Vegas Neon (2014) Los Angeles Strings (1974–1978) Los Angeles Strings (1981–1993) Minnesota Buckskins (1974) New Jersey Stars (1987–1995) New Orleans Sun Belt Nets (1974–1978) New York Apples (1974–1978) New York Buzz (1995–2010) New York Hamptons (2000–2002) New York OTBzz (1995–1998) New York Sets (1974–1976) New York Sportimes (2000–2013) Newport Beach Breakers (2003–2011) Philadelphia Freedoms (1974) Phoenix Racquets (1974–1978) Pittsburgh Triangles (1974–1976) Sacramento Capitals (1988–2013) San Diego Buds (1981–1985) San Diego Friars (1975–1978) San Diego Friars (1981–1983) San Francisco Golden Gaters (1974–1978) Schenectady County Electrics (1999–2000) Sea-Port Cascades (1977) Seattle Cascades (1974–1978) St. Louis Aces (1994–2011) Texas Wild (2013–2014) Toronto-Buffalo Royals (1974)
Current stadiums	USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Empire) Breakers Stadium at the Palisades Tennis Club (Breakers) Michael J. Hagan Arena (Freedoms) Omni La Costa Resort and Spa (Aviators) Mediacom Stadium at Cooper Tennis Complex (Lasers) Kastles Stadium at the Charles E. Smith Center (Kastles)
Seasons	1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Other related articles	Team tennis No-line court

Sports in Orange County, California
Baseball	MLB Los Angeles Angels
Ice hockey	NHL Anaheim Ducks
Tennis	WTT Orange County Breakers
Roller derby	RDCL Orange County Roller Girls
College athletics	NCAA Division I Cal State Fullerton UC Irvine
Soccer	USL Orange County SC NASL California United FC (beginning 2018) PDL Orange County SC U-23 NPSL Orange County FC
Defunct/Relocated	NFL Los Angeles Rams ABA Anaheim Amigos NBA Los Angeles Clippers² NBA D-League Anaheim Arsenal NASL California Surf APSL Los Angeles Salsa AFL Anaheim Piranhas NLL Anaheim Storm RHI Anaheim Bullfrogs WFL Southern California Sun CISL Anaheim Splash
Venues	Anaheim Convention Center Angel Stadium Anteater Ballpark Anteater Recreation Center Anteater Stadium Bren Events Center Crawford Hall Goodwin Field Honda Center Titan Gym Titan Stadium
¹Currently on hiatus. ²Only played occasional games in Orange County

Sports teams based in Greater Los Angeles
Baseball	MLB Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers CL Inland Empire 66ers Lake Elsinore Storm Lancaster JetHawks Rancho Cucamonga Quakes PL High Desert Yardbirds Hollywood Stars
Basketball	NBA Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers WNBA Los Angeles Sparks G League Agua Caliente Clippers South Bay Lakers ABA Los Angeles Slam Oceanside A-Team Orange County Novastars
American football	NFL Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams WFA Pacific Warriors West Coast Lightning IWFL California Quake LFL Los Angeles Temptation
Ice hockey	NHL Anaheim Ducks Los Angeles Kings AHL Ontario Reign
Soccer	MLS LA Galaxy Los Angeles FC (beginning 2018) NASL California United FC (beginning 2018) USL LA Galaxy II Orange County SC PDL FC Golden State Force Orange County SC U-23 Southern California Seahorses Ventura County Fusion NPSL City of Angels FC Deportivo Coras USA Orange County FC Oxnard Guerreros FC SoCal SC Sport Club Corinthians USA Temecula FC MASL Ontario Fury UWS Santa Clarita Blue Heat So Cal Crush FC
Roller derby	WFTDA Angel City Derby Girls Ventura County Derby Darlins West Coast Derby Knockouts RDCL Los Angeles Derby Dolls
Rugby	SCRFU Back Bay RFC Belmont Shore RFC Los Angeles RFC Santa Monica Rugby Club
Team tennis	WTT Orange County Breakers
Ultimate	AUDL Los Angeles Aviators
College athletics (NCAA Div. I)	Cal State Fullerton Cal State Northridge Long Beach State Loyola Marymount Pepperdine UC Irvine UC Riverside UCLA USC
Venues	Current Anaheim Convention Center Angel Stadium Citizens Business Bank Arena Dodger Stadium The Forum Galen Center Honda Center Long Beach Arena Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Pauley Pavilion Rose Bowl Staples Center StubHub Center Walter Pyramid Breakers Stadium at the Newport Beach Tennis Club Former Gilmore Field Gilmore Stadium Grand Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena Pan-Pacific Auditorium Wrigley Field Future Banc of California Stadium (scheduled to open in 2018) Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park (scheduled to open in 2020)
Rivalries	Freeway Series Freeway Face-Off Lakers–Clippers rivalry UCLA–USC rivalry

Sports teams based in California
Australian rules football	USAFL Bakersfield Barbarians Golden Gate Roos Los Angeles Dragons Los Angeles Swans Orange County Bombers Sacramento Suns San Diego Lions Santa Cruz Kangaroos
Baseball	MLB Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Oakland Athletics San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants PCL Fresno Grizzlies Sacramento River Cats CL Inland Empire 66ers Lake Elsinore Storm Lancaster JetHawks Modesto Nuts Rancho Cucamonga Quakes San Jose Giants Stockton Ports Visalia Rawhide PA Pittsburg Diamonds San Rafael Pacifics Sonoma Stompers Vallejo Admirals CWL Canada A's Palm Desert Coyotes Palm Springs Chill Palm Springs POWER PL Bakersfield Train Robbers California City Whiptails High Desert Yardbirds Hollywood Stars Monterey Amberjacks GWL Chico Heat Lincoln Potters Marysville Gold Sox Yuba City Bears
Basketball	NBA Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Sacramento Kings WNBA Los Angeles Sparks G League Agua Caliente Clippers Santa Cruz Warriors South Bay Lakers
American football	NFL Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Oakland Raiders San Francisco 49ers WFA Central Cal War Angels Inland Empire Ravens Kern County Crusaders Los Angeles Warriors San Diego Surge Ventura County Wolfpack IWFL Carson Bobcats North County Stars Sacramento Sirens LFL Los Angeles Temptation
Ice hockey	NHL Anaheim Ducks Los Angeles Kings San Jose Sharks AHL Bakersfield Condors Ontario Reign San Diego Gulls San Jose Barracuda Stockton Heat
Roller derby	WFTDA Angel City Derby Girls Bay Area Derby Central Coast Roller Derby Derby Revolution of Bakersfield Humboldt Roller Derby Sacred City Derby Girls Sac City Rollers Santa Cruz Derby Girls Silicon Valley Roller Girls Sonoma County Roller Derby RDCL Los Angeles Derby Dolls Orange County Roller Girls San Diego Derby Dolls
Rugby	PRO Sacramento Express San Diego Breakers PRP Golden Gate RFC Old Mission Beach Athletic Club Santa Monica Rugby Club Belmont Shore RFC Olympic Club SCRFU Finlander Rugby Club
Soccer	MLS LA Galaxy San Jose Earthquakes Los Angeles FC (beginning 2018) NASL San Diego NASL San Francisco Deltas USL LA Galaxy II Orange County SC Sacramento Republic FC PDL Burlingame Dragons FC Fresno Fuego FC Golden State Force Orange County SC U-23 San Diego Zest FC San Francisco City FC SoCal Surf Southern California Seahorses Ventura County Fusion NPSL Albion SC Pros CD Aguiluchos USA City of Angels FC Deportivo Coras USA East Bay FC Stompers Napa Valley 1839 FC Orange County FC Oxnard Guerreros FC Sacramento Gold SoCal SC Sonoma County Sol Sports Club Corinthians USA Temecula FC
Arena soccer	MASL Ontario Fury San Diego Sockers Turlock Express
Tennis	WTT Orange County Breakers San Diego Aviators
Ultimate	AUDL Los Angeles Aviators San Diego Growlers San Francisco FlameThrowers San Jose Spiders
Sports in Los Angeles Sports in San Diego Sports in the San Francisco Bay Area College Sports in California

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