Ajax Orlando Prospects was an American

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club based in

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. Founded in 2002. the team was a member of the

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, until 2006, when the team left the league and the franchise was terminated. The Prospects played their home games at Warden Stadium on the grounds of The First Academy, a

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college preparatory school in

. The team's colors were white, red and black. The team was part of the Ajax America organisation, an exclusive affiliate of the renowned Dutch football club

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’s North American marketing and player development program.

Final squad

''vs Palm Beach Pumas, 22 July 2006''

Year-by-year

Competition history

Notable former players

Coaches and staff

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(2004–2005) * Mark Dillon (2005–2006) ;Technical Director * Barry Hulshoff (2004–2006)

Stadia

* Stadium at Dr. Phillips High School,

2004 *

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2004–05 (2 games) * Austin Tindell Sports Complex,

2004 (1 game) * Stadium at Lakeland Christian Academy,

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2005 * Bryant Stadium,

2005 (1 game) * Warden Stadium,

2006

Average attendance

* 2006: 60 * 2005: 89

References

External links

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