Wichita Wings Seeking New Ownership

Hartman Sports announced today that it has initiated the process of seeking a new ownership group for the Wichita Wings to ensure the continuation of the popular Major Indoor Soccer League franchise.

Local businessman and philanthropist Wink Hartman acquired the rights to a MISL franchise in 2010 and resurrected the Wichita Wings brand in the 2011-2012 MISL season. With an avid fan base, the Wings have been amongst the league leaders in attendance over the past two MISL seasons hosting games at Hartman Arena and narrowly missed out on qualifying for the playoffs in 2011-2012.

The timing of the announcement coincides with an internal review within the overall Hartman Group of companies and is designed to shift the ownership to a group that can dedicate its primary focus and resources towards the operation of the MISL team in Wichita.

"The Wichita Wings is a great organization. It is time for an ownership group that can focus 100% of their time to take control and create a winning team on and off the field. The MISL future is very bright and I know the Wings will continue to be a major part of their success," said current owner, Wink Hartman.

The Wings are working in conjunction with the MISL league office to identify an ownership group that has the experience and wherewithal to build upon the platform set forth by Hartman Sports for future success. It is the objective of all parties to have the new ownership group in place prior to finalization of the 2013-2014 MISL alignment in early summer.