Thursday Pro Paintball Rumor Report
The off season is in full swing and the rumors are flying. In this weeks rumor report we showcase the latest and most credible rumors floating around the paintball community. Read on for news on the Naughty Dogs, Russian Legion, DC Arsenal, Edmonton Impact, XSV and X-Factor.
- Word on the street has the Russians going back to a Russian-only roster. After watching the team win the 2009 World Cup and doing so well throughout the season, its hard to imagine them making such drastic changes. Credible reports indicate that the team has made a major pickup; Federov has left the Philly All Americans and is returning to the Russian Legion for 2010.
- Speaking of the All Americans, star player Jason “FK” Edwards has left the team and has signed with Tampa Bay Damage for 2010. Jason guested with the Damage at the USPL Las Vegas and made things official shortly there after. This is a major pickup for Damage and a great move for Jason.
- DC Arsenal and the Seattle Naughty Dogs are rumored to be (considering) combining their efforts and making a joint-run for the podium in the PSP Pro division in 2010. Tom Fore, one of the primary interests in the USPL 7-man league, is said to be on the fence about the whole thing. Only time will tell.
- Edmonton Impact is looking to make a bigger presence in the European circuits. After the watching the success of the Roamin’ Video Series by Justin Cornell, Zach Yachimec, Josh Ouimet and Josh Davey, the move makes a lot of sense. The team would be very competitive in the Millennium series and would be doing an excellent job to further promote their sponsors.
- Word has it that Alex Martinez is 100% committed to San Antonio X-Factor and the team is looking to do big things in 2010. The guys at BallersCafe report that X-Factor may have been released from their KEE Action Sports sponsorship contract. We’ve asked around at KEE and have not heard anything official yet, so your guess is as good as ours.
- Speaking of BallersCafe, they are reporting that Tyler Harmon was cut by SD Aftermath. Word is that he is actively pursuing other opportunities and XSV seems to be the direction he is headed in.
- Dave Baines was seen reffing the WCPPL over the weekend with the rest of San Diego Aftermath. Could he be playing with San Diego Aftermath in 2010? Share your comments below!
This article was authored by Justin – who has written 872 paintball news and gear articles.
Justin was introduced to the game of paintball in ’96. Since then, he has been actively involved in promoting and playing in recreational and tournament paintball.
14 Comments
solid rumors! keep us posted on the xfactor/harmon rumors as ballerscafe has lead me in the dark a few times..
Some of the old gunslingers and I asked dave what he was doing at wcppl because we were surprised to see him there. We asked what he was doing and he said lending out a helping hand. But that would be cool to see him on aftermath.
I HOPE FEDEROV DOESNT LEAVE. I THINK HE FIT IN WELL WITH PHILLYS PLAYBOOK
Alex Martinez? Does he mean Todd Martinez?
No he means Alex Martinez. The owner of X-Factor.
Does this mean we can now truly chant USA USA! at events?
Hahahaha.
If arsenal teams up with naughty dogs, there dumb. Dont they have a whole franchise farming system. Maybe they should use it!
Arsenal does have a farm team but what they do not have is a franchise in the PSP.
You no longer need a franchise. You just need to be invited in by the PSP.
Wouldn’t a naughty dogs/arsenal merge mean alot of cross country training sessions? that’s alot of money spent flying..
More than happens now with the Ironmen playing on Arsenal?
There were probably a lot less flying in practices than you think for the 7-man Arsenal team. This move would be interesting as it would require a whole revamp to how the teams are structured/organized to get legitimate practice in for a tough NXL league. Maybe this idea was proposed by Collin Laster who has had previous experience with the Dogs and is currently on Arsenal Evolution
I wasn’t cut…..give me a break…….Hinge is keeping it local this year……so is everyone else…..hence my move to XSV here in Modesto….That’s straight from the dr’s mouth!!