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The Philadelphia Phoenix are a professional ultimate team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Phoenix compete in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) as a member of the East Division. The team is owned and operated by Main Line Today's "Woman on The Move" Christina Lee Chung, MD, FAAD.[1] From 2020 to 2021 the Phoenix competed in the Atlantic Division. The team's home field is located on the campus of Neumann University.
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| Nickname | Hotbirds |
|---|---|
| Sport | Ultimate |
| Founded | 2013 |
| League | Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA) |
| Division | East (2013–2019) Atlantic (2020–2021) East (2022–present) |
| Based in | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Stadium | A.A. Garthwaite Stadium (2013–2019) South Philadelphia Supersite (2020–2022) James J. Ramp Memorial Athletic Complex (2023) Neumann University (2024-present) |
| Colors | Scarlet, Vermilion and White |
| Head Coach | Roger Chu |
| Assistant Coach | Tom Glass |
| Website | watchufa |
History
editFounding
editWhen the American Ultimate Disc League was established, the Philadelphia Spinners began as one of the eight founding teams, winning the first AUDL championship on August 11, 2012. However, two months later, team owner, coach, and general manager Jeff Snader announced that his intentions to withdraw from the AUDL and create a competing league, known as Major League Ultimate.[2] An agreement was reached between Snader and the AUDL, allowing him to maintain ownership of the Spinners' name and logo. Just a few weeks after Major League Ultimate was announced, the Philadelphia Phoenix were announced as a replacement for the Spinners for the 2013 season,[3] though the league's official records include the Spinners' 2012 season as part of the Phoenix's history.[4]
Stadium
editIn 2024, the Phoenix began playing their home games at Neumann University.[5] Previously, the Phoenix played their home games out of A.A. Garthwaite Stadium in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and the South Philadelphia Super Site.[6]
Record
edit| Year | Division | Record | Win% | Playoffs | Goals | Goals Against | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | East | 9-7 (3rd) | 0.563 | 0–1 | 376 | 373 | Lost in divisional semifinal |
| 2014 | East | 2-12 (5th) | 0.143 | 247 | 335 | ||
| 2015 | East | 1-13 (6th) | 0.071 | 257 | 346 | Did not make playoffs | |
| 2016 | East | 0-14 (6th) | 0.000 | 221 | 388 | Did not make playoffs | |
| 2017 | East | 4-10 (5th) | 0.286 | 301 | 343 | Did not make playoffs | |
| 2018 | East | 5-8-1 (5th) | 0.286 | 293 | 318 | Did not make playoffs | |
| 2019 | East | 8-4 (2nd) | 0.667 | 259 | 227 | Did not make playoffs | |
| 2021 | Atlantic | 3-9 (6th) | 0.250 | 217 | 257 | Did not make playoffs | |
| 2022 | East | 6-6 (3rd) | 0.500 | 0-1 | 254 | 244 | Lost in divisional semifinals |
| 2023 | East | 6-6 (4th) | 0.500 | 229 | 219 | Did not make playoffs | |
| 2024 | East | 5-7 (4th) | 0.417 | 209 | 232 | Did not make playoffs | |
| Total | 45-100-1 | 0.312 | 0-2 | 2,826 | 3,304 |
References
edit- ^ Dukart, Lisa (September 18, 2019). "2019 Women on the Move". Retrieved March 2, 2022.
- ^ "| Philadelphia Spinners Leave AUDL".
- ^ "AUDL Replaces the Spinners: A Look at the Philadelphia Phoenix". 31 October 2012.
- ^ "Philadelphia Phoenix History". 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Neumann University". 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Phoenix Move Home Field to South Philadelphia". 27 February 2020.
