The Gladiators had a solid year in 2010 finishing second in their conference and making it to the Conference 4 quarterfinals.
They have the majority of their players returning from last year's team and hope for a similar result this season.
Record: 9-4-3 in Conf. 4
Coach: Jeff Kaiser
Key Returning/Departing players:
Returning:
(Defense) John Chirinos, Gianpaolo Lisena, John Stevens
(Midfield) Dan Lorandini, Billy Stevens
(Forward) John Tomasini, Eric Santiago
Departing:
Goalie Aaron Weinstock and Forward Nelson Lopez
Expectations: The Gladiators will play in Conference 4 which has been ranked the toughest conference by fellow coaches. They will face a lot of good teams this season with key matchups against South Side, Wantagh and Garden City.
"We plan on being competitive in our conference and will look to fight for one of the four playoff spots that are awarded at the end of the regular season," said Head Coach, Jeff Kaiser.
Along with the majority of their key players returning the Gladiators also bring back a strong squad with Joe Carbone, Kevin Taglich, Dylan Ross and Adam Priest.
Key Games On Schedule:
(1st game) Elmont 10:00 home 9/10
9/22 South Side 4:30 away
9/27 Garden City 4:30 away
10/18 South Side 4:30 H
10/21 Garden City 4:30 H
