Adirondack Lynx

Lynx return to the Adirondacks!

New evidence suggests they have acquired a taste for soccer

February 15, 2006

According to many sources, the lynx disappeared from the Adirondack Mountains of New York during the mid-1800s. This is believed to have transpired because of two reasons; the influx of the more aggressive bobcats and the vast clearing of hardwood trees by loggers.

However, the most current research refutes this idea. It has been proven that most lynx because of their long legs and webbed feet migrated north to the polar caps. Upon hearing a constant loud roar from the eastern hemisphere (thinking it was a mating call) the lynx ventured into Europe. Upon their arrival they observed the sounds to be dedicated fans siding with their favorite “futball" club.

From 1988-1990 a project to reintroduce the lynx to the Adirondacks failed. Through much investigation, apparently with ancestry in Europe, the lynx no longer enjoyed its diet of snowshoe hare. Instead it had acquired a taste for high-quality soccer. No wonder the venture was short lived!

...According to many sources, the lynx disappeared from the Adirondack Mountains of New York during the mid-1800s... However, it will make a full return in 2006 because it will be able to get its fill of high-quality soccer with the WPSL kicking around.

In 2006, many upstate New York locals report new evidence that the Lynx are returning to the Adirondacks. The fall high school scene consistently has teams from section II in the New York State finals. The spring Capital District Youth Soccer League (CDYSL) is stronger than ever with many teams competing for the state cup. The Adirondack State Games teams are frequently playing in the medal rounds during the summer months. The “local” colleges (Union, The College of Saint Rose, Siena, Skidmore, HVCC, UAlbany, Plattsburgh, St. Lawrence, Oneonta, and Hartwick) have loaded their rosters with talent to compete in the NCAA.

The most believable proof to date that the lynx have finally returned to upstate New York stems from the rumors which have recently surfaced. Apparently the WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League), the highest level of women’s soccer in the United States, has made its home in the capital region. If you get an opportunity to see the lynx in action, be sure to bring your camera and pen. This is because acquiring a photo and autograph will add to the proof that the ADIRONDACK LYNX are here to STAY! See you at the game.