⚽ Sioux Falls Nightcrawlers

MASL Expansion Franchise Proposal

Professional Men’s Indoor Arena Soccer

📍 Market & Location

• City: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

• Arena: Denny Sanford PREMIER Center (~12,000 capacity, configurable for MASL turf)

• Why Sioux Falls?

  • South Dakota has no major professional sports teams.

  • Sioux Falls is the largest city in the state, with a growing population and strong youth soccer culture.

  • No MASL, MLIS, or MISL history — a clean slate for indoor soccer.

  • Regional draw from South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

This makes Sioux Falls the perfect anchor city for MASL expansion in the Upper Midwest.

🛡️ Team Identity

• Name: Sioux Falls Nightcrawlers

• Colors: Midnight Black • Neon Green • Steel Grey

• Mascot: “Crawler” the Nightcrawler

• Brand Themes: Resilience, grit, underdog mentality, nocturnal energy, Great Plains toughness.

The Nightcrawlers brand emphasizes hard work, persistence, and toughness — a perfect fit for Sioux Falls.

👥 Ownership Group

Dakota Sports Ventures, LLC

• Local business leaders from Sioux Falls

• Regional sports‑marketing executives

• Minority stake from a former MASL player

• Community‑driven investment model

📺 Media Partners

• Television: KELO‑TV (CBS Sioux Falls), Midco Sports Network

• Streaming: MASL YouTube, NightcrawlersTV (team‑run digital content)

• Radio: KWSN 1230 AM (Sioux Falls Sports Radio)

• Print/Digital: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls Business Journal

⚽ Soccer Operations

• Head Coach: Giuliano Oliviero (former Milwaukee Wave head coach, MASL champion)

• Assistant Coach: Ian Bennett (MASL legend, transitioning into coaching)

• Goalkeeper Coach: Joey Kapinos (MASL veteran GK)

• Director of Player Personnel: Luis “Peewee” Ortega (MASL veteran with scouting ties)

🧤 Real MASL Free‑Agent Roster

Goalkeepers

• Chris Toth

• William Vanzela

• Joey Kapinos

Defenders

• Robert Palmer

• Drew Ruggles

• Chase Hanson

• Matt Lewis

• Mario Marcos

• James Togbah

Midfielders

• Lucas Roque

• Charlie Gonzalez

• Mike Ramos

• Ignacio “Nacho” Flores

Forwards

• Franck Tayou

• Max Ferdinand

• Vini Dantas

• Ricardo Carvalho

• Gordy Gurson

• Nick Perera

• Leo Gibson

📋 Depth Chart

• GK: Chris Toth / William Vanzela / Joey Kapinos

• Defense: Ruggles–Palmer–Marcos (starters), Hanson–Lewis–Togbah (rotation)

• Midfield: Gonzalez–Roque (starters), Ramos–Flores (rotation)

• Forwards: Tayou (target), Dantas–Ferdinand (wings), Perera–Gurson–Carvalho–Gibson (rotation)

Special Units:

• Power Play QB: Nick Perera

• Penalty Kill Anchor: Robert Palmer

📝 Free‑Agent Draft Board

Tier 1 (Impact Starters): Ian Bennett, Ricardo Diegues, Brandon Escoto, Chad Vandegriffe, Uzi Tayou, Nicolau Neto

Tier 2 (Veterans): Tony Walls, Andre Hayne, Victor Parreiras, John Sosa, Boris Pardo

Tier 3 (Depth): JT Thomas, William Eskay, Taylor Bond, Ben Ramin, Richard Schmermund

Tier 4 (Upside): Rian Marques, Christian Briggs, Alex Bradley

Tier 5 (Tryouts): David Ortiz, Brandon Gomez, Miguel Chavez

🏛️ Front Office Staff

• President & CEO: Mark Ellingson

• COO: Sarah Kline

• CFO: David McConnell

• GM: Ryan Delgado

• VP Business Development: Kendra Halvorson

• Director of Marketing: Alicia Tran

• Director of Community Relations: Mariah Red Cloud

• Director of Communications: Ben Whitaker

• Broadcast Director: Chase Donovan

• Play‑by‑Play Announcer: Evan Michaels

• Color Commentator: Leo Gibson

• Director of Merchandising: Caleb Jensen

• Arena Operations Director: Rick Donnelly

🧠 Tactical Identity

Under Oliviero, the Nightcrawlers will play:

• High‑tempo possession

• Rotational attacking triangles

• Aggressive high press

• Elite goalkeeper distribution

• Fast transition offense

🎟️ Fan Experience

• “Crawler’s Den” supporters section

• Pre‑game light show

• Halftime youth showcases

• Local food vendors

• Post‑game autograph sessions

• Community clinics across the Dakotas

🏆 Vision

The Sioux Falls Nightcrawlers will be:

• A flagship MASL franchise in a new region

• A competitive team immediately

• A community‑driven organization

• A model expansion blueprint for future MASL growth

This is now the realistic, professional pitch for the Sioux Falls Nightcrawlers:

• Real city (Sioux Falls, SD)

• Real arena (Denny Sanford PREMIER Center)

• Real coach (Giuliano Oliviero)

• Real MASL free‑agent roster

• Real media outlets and front office structure

Flirt or Fate (Text Game)

 

💕 FLIRT OR FATE

A Text-Based Dating Game for Two

Flirt or Fate is a playful, romantic, and surprisingly deep messaging game designed for two people who want to explore chemistry, compatibility, and connection — all through simple choices, creative prompts, and shared imagination. No props, no apps, no dice. Just the two of you and your messages.

Whether you’re talking to a crush, a partner, or someone you’re curious about, this game turns conversation into an experience.

🎯 OBJECTIVE

To discover how well you vibe through:

• “Would you rather” choices

• Storytelling

• Mini challenges

• Romantic prompts

• Surprising reveals

There are no points. The real “score” is how often you laugh, agree, flirt, or surprise each other.

📜 HOW IT WORKS

👥 Players

Exactly 2 people.

🔄 Turns

You take turns asking and answering.

🎭 Choices

Every question must offer two options. The other person chooses one and explains why.

✨ Mini Challenges

Every 3rd round, you pause the questions and complete a fun twist together.

🔚 Endgame

After 10–15 rounds, decide whether your connection feels like:

• Flirt — playful chemistry

• Fate — deeper bond

• To Be Continued — the best answer of all

🎲 GAMEPLAY FLOW

🔁 Standard Rounds

1. Player A asks a “Flirt or Fate” question.

2. Player B chooses one option and explains.

3. Switch roles.

✨ MINI CHALLENGES (Every 3rd Round)

1. Compliment Duel

Each player gives two compliments:

• One sincere

• One playful or imaginative

2. Fantasy Date Pitch

Describe your dream date in exactly 3 sentences, including one unusual twist (glow‑in‑the‑dark balloons, a llama, a rooftop telescope, etc.).

3. Secret Reveal

Share one quirky or surprising fact about yourself.

💕 STARTER PACK QUESTIONS

Use these anytime:

• Spontaneous road trip or luxurious weekend getaway

• Slow dance under the stars or karaoke duet in a crowded bar

• Romantic dinner at home or five‑course mystery restaurant

• Hidden bookstore or art museum wander

• Sunset beach walk or snowy cabin cuddle

• Secret love notes or voice‑note compliments

• Two‑player video game night or rom‑com marathon

• Double date with friends or just the two of you

• Bucket list adventure or cozy Sunday brunch tradition

• Kiss under fireworks or slow walk home holding hands

⏱️ EXTENDED PLAY SESSION (20–30 Minutes)

A full, immersive experience broken into five phases.

⭐ PHASE 1 — Warm-Up + Mini Challenge #1 (Rounds 1–3)

Round 1: Light question Round 2: Slightly personal question Round 3: Compliment Duel

⭐ PHASE 2 — Storytelling + Mini Challenge #2 (Rounds 4–6)

Round 4: Storytelling question Round 5: Values or dreams question Round 6: Fantasy Date Pitch

⭐ PHASE 3 — Romantic Vibes + Mini Challenge #3 (Rounds 7–9)

Round 7: Soft romantic question Round 8: Cozy or intimate question Round 9: Secret Reveal

⭐ PHASE 4 — Bonus Rounds (Rounds 10–12)

Round 10: Truth or Flirt Round 11: Dream Together Round 12: Role Swap

⭐ PHASE 5 — Closing Rounds (Rounds 13–15)

Round 13: Reflective question Round 14: Dating Headline Challenge Round 15: Flirt, Fate, or To Be Continued

🎉 ENDGAME

There are no winners — only connection. The final moment is a shared decision about what your dynamic feels like and whether you want to keep the conversation going.