Like any main city in the US, the New Orleans hosts several professional sports teams, most significantly the New Orleans Saints, the National Football League pro football team that took the 2010 Super Bowl. If you're looking for something else to do besides gambling at Harrah's Hotel and Casino, visiting Bourbon Street or taking a riverboat ride on the Mississippi River, there are plenty of great sporting events to take in while inNew Orleans.
Soccer and Baseball in New Orleans
Although there's no MLB (Major League Baseball) baseball in New Orleans or no MLS (Major League Soccer) soccer in New Orleans, the town does have professional teams in both sports. Professional baseball in New Orleans is played at Zephyr Field, home of the junior league team New Orleans Zephyr, in the suburb of Metairie. The New Orleans Zephyrs is owned by the Florida Marlins of the MLB. Pro soccer in New Orleans is played at the Pan American Stadium, which is home to the New Orleans Jesters, which is a part of the United Football League's developmental league.
Arena Football in New Orleans
Besides soccer and baseball, New Orleans also has the New Orleans VooDoo Arena Football team (AFL). The New Orleans VooDoo play their home games at the New Orleans Arena, which is also where the NBA team, the New Orleans Hornets play their home games. One of the top players on the VooDoos is wide receiver P.J. Berry who had a stellar season in 2011.
Top Sports in New Orleans: Football and Basketball
Both the two biggest names in New Orleans sports are without any question the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Hornets, who've done very well in their respective pro leagues in recent times. As was discussed before, the New Orleans Saints won the NFL Super Bowl, Its current team, guided quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Marque Colston and last year's Heisman Trophy winner, Mark Ingram, is still one of the top teams in the league and a leading contender for next year's Super Bowl. The Saints play their home games at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome. The New Orleans Hornets have made the NBA playoffs for the last four years and is dominated two star basketball players: point guard Chris Paul and power forward David West. Like the New Orleans Saints, the Hornets are expected to be a contender when the NBA season starts.
Soccer and Baseball in New Orleans
Although there's no MLB (Major League Baseball) baseball in New Orleans or no MLS (Major League Soccer) soccer in New Orleans, the town does have professional teams in both sports. Professional baseball in New Orleans is played at Zephyr Field, home of the junior league team New Orleans Zephyr, in the suburb of Metairie. The New Orleans Zephyrs is owned by the Florida Marlins of the MLB. Pro soccer in New Orleans is played at the Pan American Stadium, which is home to the New Orleans Jesters, which is a part of the United Football League's developmental league.
Arena Football in New Orleans
Besides soccer and baseball, New Orleans also has the New Orleans VooDoo Arena Football team (AFL). The New Orleans VooDoo play their home games at the New Orleans Arena, which is also where the NBA team, the New Orleans Hornets play their home games. One of the top players on the VooDoos is wide receiver P.J. Berry who had a stellar season in 2011.
Top Sports in New Orleans: Football and Basketball
Both the two biggest names in New Orleans sports are without any question the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Hornets, who've done very well in their respective pro leagues in recent times. As was discussed before, the New Orleans Saints won the NFL Super Bowl, Its current team, guided quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Marque Colston and last year's Heisman Trophy winner, Mark Ingram, is still one of the top teams in the league and a leading contender for next year's Super Bowl. The Saints play their home games at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome. The New Orleans Hornets have made the NBA playoffs for the last four years and is dominated two star basketball players: point guard Chris Paul and power forward David West. Like the New Orleans Saints, the Hornets are expected to be a contender when the NBA season starts.
About the Author:
Paul Leto has been interested in soccer and baseball in New Orleans for many years. The author has written many articles for many online publications. For more information about baseball and soccer in New Orleans, please visit his site.
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