MARLBOROUGH – The Marlboro Shamrocks will not take the field this season.
In an announcement posted on social media on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Shamrocks said there were several factors in making the decision.
“This was not an easy decision many factors played into this decision, the main ones being Chris Chambers (owner), Adam Ingels (co-owner) and Harrison Ingels (head coach) are all stepping away, as they do not have the time needed to put out what we deem the proper product for what a Marlboro Shamrock team should be,” the team wrote on Facebook. “The time invested in running a successful semi-pro [team] is a second job, and all three felt it was time to focus on their families and careers.”
The announcement also said that “many of the core players you have all loved and adored over the last five years of playing have all started families and want to spend their summers with them are stepping away.”
The decision was made at the end of 2024, but the team held off on making the announcement “out of respect for a few of our Shamrock brothers sadly passing away (including former coach Bob Brennan) and for the holidays.”
The Shamrocks thanked the city and Bob Kays for their support, along with their “amazing fans” who “truly gave us a home field advantage like nothing else in semi-pro.”
The team also thanked the Shamrock Alumni, and their sponsors.
In 2022, the Shamrocks beat the Brooklyn Seminoles to win the national championship. They also finished second in the nation in 2020. In addition, the team played in three league championships.
