This weekend's Spice City FC vs. FC Baltimore 1729 game has been postponed

TAMPA, Florida -- Major Arena Soccer League 2 Commissioner Chris Economides has announced this weekend's scheduled game between Spice City FC and FC Baltimore 1729 has been postponed due to the passing of the father of Baltimore's owner and coach Ron Dawson.

League officials said the two teams and the league will look to find an appropriate site, date and time for a possible make up of the game which was originally to be played Saturday afternoon in Maryland. 

"First and always, our sincerest sympathies for Ron and  his family," Economides noted. "And many thanks for Spice City for their understanding of the situation and willingness to allow the Dawsons to properly attend to his family."

Dawson also issued a statement regarding the matter.

“ I would like to take the time to thank  everyone with  the MASL2 league for their support, compassion and understanding during this difficult time for myself and my family.  While sick, my father passed away suddenly Thursday.  This greatly affected the entire FC BALTIMORE 1729 team/family as well as my immediate family. 

"After consulting with my team and others, we felt it would be quite impossible for us to host and play the scheduled game.   My team has been tremendously supportive.   A special thank you to Spice City FC owner Matt Svanda for his kind words and support to postpone the game on Saturday.  Additionally,  I wish to acknowlege Salsbury Steaks and Baltimore Kings owner Josh Danza for his support and kind words as well during this difficult time… Commissioner Chris Economides was swift as well to say at this point the game is secondary.  Thank you Chris for always being there as you know better than anyone what a challenge this year has been. 

Thank you to everyone from the league who has reached out.  It is the camraderie and brotherhood feeling  that has always driven me to compete and this  solidifies my drive and desire to be a tremendous part of this league along with this great group of men going forward.  For now, it is a time to grieve but we will be back and fighting hard regardless the odds, just the way my dad always did til the end. Thank you all .”