Cincinnati Revolution

With the growing popularity of the sport of ultimate,{{cite news |last1=Barta |first1=Jasmine |date=June 3, 2013 |title=Ultimate Frisbee's popularity expands on campuses |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/03/ultimate-frisbee-college-popularity/2384903/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217225541/http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/03/ultimate-frisbee-college-popularity/2384903/ |archive-date=December 17, 2014 |accessdate=September 10, 2014 |publisher=USA Today}} the AUDL was formed in 2012 by Josh Moore{{cite web |title=About the AUDL |url=http://theaudl.com/about/audl |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009062439/http://theaudl.com/about/audl |archive-date=October 9, 2014 |accessdate=September 10, 2014 |publisher=AUDL}} with eight teams spanning the East Coast and Midwest. The Bluegrass Revolution were one of those eight inaugural teams, and they were initially composed of ultimate disc players from Kentucky and the surrounding area.{{cite web|title=AUDL Season Begins; Bluegrass Revolution 2-0|date=25 April 2012 |url=http://bellarmineultimatefrisbee.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/audl-season-begins-bluegrass-revolution-2-0-7/|publisher=Bellarmine Ultimate Frisbee|accessdate=February 21, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911095022/http://bellarmineultimatefrisbee.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/audl-season-begins-bluegrass-revolution-2-0-7/|url-status=live}}In the 2012 season, the Revolution played in the AUDL's Western Division alongside the Detroit Mechanix, the Indianapolis AlleyCats, and the Columbus Cranes.

After starting the 2012 season 3–0 with wins over Indianapolis, Detroit, and Columbus, the Revolution finished second in the Western Division behind Indianapolis with a record of 9–7.{{cite news|title=Weekend Update: Colorado Cup, AUDL Playoffs, Wildwood|url=http://ultiworld.com/2012/07/30/weekend-update-colorado-cup-audl-playoffs-wildwood/|publisher=Ultiworld|accessdate=February 21, 2014|archive-date=December 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215011935/http://ultiworld.com/2012/07/30/weekend-update-colorado-cup-audl-playoffs-wildwood/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Bluegrass Revolution - Team Home|url=https://www.leaguevine.com/teams/18739/bluegrass-revolution/|publisher=League Vine|accessdate=February 21, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911053554/https://www.leaguevine.com/teams/18739/bluegrass-revolution/|url-status=live}} In the 2012 AUDL playoffs, the Revolution played against the AlleyCats for the Western Division title but lost 24–20.{{cite news|title=Weekend Update: Colorado Cup, AUDL Playoffs, Wildwood|url=http://ultiworld.com/2012/07/30/weekend-update-colorado-cup-audl-playoffs-wildwood/|publisher=Ultiworld|accessdate=February 21, 2014|archive-date=December 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215011935/http://ultiworld.com/2012/07/30/weekend-update-colorado-cup-audl-playoffs-wildwood/|url-status=live}}

After the 2012 season, the Revolution relocated from Lexington to Cincinnati, Ohio.{{cite web |title=AUDL Announces Bluegrass Revolution Moving to Cincinnati |url=https://www.facebook.com/theAUDL/posts/475461519156574 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222193914/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FtheAUDL%2Fposts%2F475461519156574 |archive-date=February 22, 2022 |accessdate=June 7, 2014 |publisher=AUDL}} Despite their strong play in 2012, attendance at the Revolution's home games in Lexington was minimal throughout the year.{{cite news |title=AUDL's Cincinnati Revolution Looking For Respect In Their Second Season |url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/audls-cincinnati-revolution-looking-for-respect-in-their-second-season/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911063652/http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/audls-cincinnati-revolution-looking-for-respect-in-their-second-season/ |archive-date=September 11, 2014 |accessdate=February 18, 2014 |publisher=Ultiworld}} The Revolution's relocation was also influenced by the folding of the Columbus Cranes, the AUDL's only franchise in Ohio at the time. Other factors that played into the move were Cincinnati's youth ultimate scene, which has one of the top high school teams in the nation,{{cite news |title=Ten Cincinnati Natives Return Home for 2014 College Championships |url=http://www.usaultimate.org/news/ten-natives-return-to-cincinnati-for-2014-college-championships/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703115737/http://www.usaultimate.org/news/ten-natives-return-to-cincinnati-for-2014-college-championships/ |archive-date=July 3, 2014 |accessdate=June 7, 2014 |publisher=USA Ultimate}}{{cite news |title=2014 Ultiworld High School Power Rankings – 1st Edition |url=http://ultiworld.com/2014/06/05/2014-ultiworld-high-school-power-rankings-1st-edition/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140608001703/http://ultiworld.com/2014/06/05/2014-ultiworld-high-school-power-rankings-1st-edition/ |archive-date=June 8, 2014 |accessdate=June 7, 2014 |publisher=Ultiworld}} and the strong culture around ultimate disc in the area.{{cite web |title=With Tough Season Wrapping Up, Revolution's Future Shines Bright |url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/despite-tough-season-revolutions-future-shines-bright/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911061111/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/despite-tough-season-revolutions-future-shines-bright/ |archive-date=September 11, 2014 |accessdate=August 16, 2014 |publisher=Cincinnati Revolution}} Additionally, the Revolution was being able to play its home games at the University of Cincinnati's Sheakley Athletic Center, which was then regarded as one of the top stadiums in the league.{{cite web |title=About the Revolution |url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/about/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518091039/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/about/ |archive-date=May 18, 2014 |accessdate=June 7, 2014 |publisher=Cincinnati Revolution}}

With the addition of four new teams before the 2013 season, the AUDL reorganized into two six-team divisions. The Revolution joined the new Midwestern Division alongside former Western Division rivals Indianapolis and Detroit as well as three new teams—the Windy City Wildfire (later renamed the Chicago Wildfire and then the Chicago Union), the Minnesota Wild Chill, and the Madison Radicals.

Despite their 9–7 record in 2012, the Cincinnati Revolution entered the 2013 season as an underdog{{cite news|title=AUDL's Cincinnati Revolution Looking For Respect In Their Second Season|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/audls-cincinnati-revolution-looking-for-respect-in-their-second-season/|publisher=Ultiworld|accessdate=February 18, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911063652/http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/audls-cincinnati-revolution-looking-for-respect-in-their-second-season/|url-status=live}} and experts predicted the Revolution would rank fifth in the Midwestern Division.{{cite news |title=Week One AUDL Power Rankings: Wildfire On Top, Midwest Strong |url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/week-one-audl-power-rankings-wildfire-on-top-midwest-strong/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710084023/http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/week-one-audl-power-rankings-wildfire-on-top-midwest-strong/ |archive-date=July 10, 2014 |accessdate=February 18, 2014 |publisher=Ultiworld}} A loss to Detroit{{cite news |title=AUDL Week 3 Recap: Top Teams Rolling |url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/29/audl-week-3-recap-top-teams-rolling/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022153816/http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/29/audl-week-3-recap-top-teams-rolling/ |archive-date=October 22, 2013 |accessdate=February 18, 2014 |publisher=Ultiworld}} and two to Windy City {{cite news|title=AUDL Week One Roundup: Brodie Is Back!|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/15/audl-week-one-roundup-brodie-is-back/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911061623/http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/15/audl-week-one-roundup-brodie-is-back/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 3 Recap: Top Teams Rolling|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/29/audl-week-3-recap-top-teams-rolling/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=October 22, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022153816/http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/29/audl-week-3-recap-top-teams-rolling/|url-status=live}} left the Revolution at 1-3 and in last place in the Midwestern Division after four weeks of play.{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 4 Power Rankings: Toronto On Top|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/01/audl-week-4-power-rankings-toronto-on-top/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=February 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217163657/http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/01/audl-week-4-power-rankings-toronto-on-top/|url-status=live}} Continued strong play from handler Chris "Fudge" Powers and deep cutter Isaac Jeffries, however, gave the Revolution back-to-back victories over the Mechanix, bringing them back to .500 and moving them up to third in the division{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 5 Recap: Upset City|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/13/audl-week-5-recap-upset-city/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=February 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216195838/http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/13/audl-week-5-recap-upset-city/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 5 Preview: Big Midwest Battle, Empire Hit The Road|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/10/audl-week-5-preview-big-midwest-battle-empire-hit-the-road/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407073741/http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/10/audl-week-5-preview-big-midwest-battle-empire-hit-the-road/|url-status=live}} and fourth in the season's power rankings.{{cite news|title=Week 6 AUDL Power Rankings: Windy City Back On Top In Midwest, Wind Chill Slip|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/17/week-6-audl-power-rankings-windy-city-back-on-top-in-midwest-wind-chill-slip/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407061529/http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/17/week-6-audl-power-rankings-windy-city-back-on-top-in-midwest-wind-chill-slip/|url-status=live}} However, the Revolution went on to lose three straight games against division rival Indianapolis{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 6 Recap: Rush Still Perfect, Alleycats Back In The Hunt|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/21/audl-week-6-recap-rush-still-perfect-alleycats-back-in-the-hunt/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407064507/http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/21/audl-week-6-recap-rush-still-perfect-alleycats-back-in-the-hunt/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 7 Recap: Alleycats, Phoenix On The Rise|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/29/audl-week-7-recap-alleycats-phoenix-on-the-rise/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=November 2, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102192502/http://ultiworld.com/2013/05/29/audl-week-7-recap-alleycats-phoenix-on-the-rise/|url-status=live}} and then drop its next two matches against Minnesota and Madison, falling to 3–8.{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 8 Recap: The Race For The Final Playoff Spots Is Heating Up|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/06/03/audl-week-8-recap-the-race-for-the-final-playoff-spots-is-heating-up/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=April 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140407061013/http://ultiworld.com/2013/06/03/audl-week-8-recap-the-race-for-the-final-playoff-spots-is-heating-up/|url-status=live}} A 23–21 win against Madison kept the Revolution's playoff hopes alive,{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 10 Recap: No Starters? No Problem.|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/06/17/audl-week-10-recap-no-starters-no-problem/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=January 30, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130033259/http://ultiworld.com/2013/06/17/audl-week-10-recap-no-starters-no-problem/|url-status=live}} but another bad loss to the Wind Chill in Week 12 eliminated them from playoff contention.{{cite news|title=AUDL Week 12 Recap: NYC, Philly Clinch Playoffs|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/07/01/audl-week-12-recap-nyc-philly-clinch-playoffs/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=March 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326235152/http://ultiworld.com/2013/07/01/audl-week-12-recap-nyc-philly-clinch-playoffs/|url-status=live}} Their 4-12 finish left them in last place in the Midwestern Division.{{cite web|title=AUDL - 2013 Standings|url=http://theaudl.com/stats/2013standings|publisher=AUDL|accessdate=February 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505170558/http://theaudl.com/stats/2013standings|archive-date=May 5, 2014|url-status=dead}}

Despite the disappointing season, the Revolution's roster included several of the AUDL's top performers such. Powers, who lead the league with 74 assists,{{cite web|title=AUDL - 2013|url=https://www.leaguevine.com/seasons/20278/audl-2013/player_stats/|publisher=League Vine|accessdate=February 18, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911091543/https://www.leaguevine.com/seasons/20278/audl-2013/player_stats/|url-status=live}} made the All-AUDL First Team,{{cite news|title=The Skyd All AUDL Team|url=http://skydmagazine.com/2013/07/the-skyd-all-audl-team/|accessdate=February 18, 2014|publisher=Skyd Magazine|archive-date=February 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209120837/http://skydmagazine.com/2013/07/the-skyd-all-audl-team/|url-status=live}} Jeffries recorded a team-high 36 goals{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Revolution|url=https://www.leaguevine.com/teams/22623/cincinnati-revolution/stats/|publisher=League Vine|accessdate=February 18, 2014|archive-date=October 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019083852/https://www.leaguevine.com/teams/22623/cincinnati-revolution/stats/|url-status=live}} and Mark Fedorenko established himself as a solid deep defender with a team-leading 29 blocks.{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Revolution|url=https://www.leaguevine.com/teams/22623/cincinnati-revolution/stats/|publisher=League Vine|accessdate=February 18, 2014|archive-date=October 19, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019083852/https://www.leaguevine.com/teams/22623/cincinnati-revolution/stats/|url-status=live}}

With the addition of six new team, the AUDL reorganized once again in 2014 into three divisions of six teams each.

After only bringing back four members of their previous year's roster in 2013,{{cite news|title=AUDL's Cincinnati Revolution Looking For Respect In Their Second Season|url=http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/audls-cincinnati-revolution-looking-for-respect-in-their-second-season/|publisher=Ultiworld|accessdate=June 7, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911063652/http://ultiworld.com/2013/04/12/audls-cincinnati-revolution-looking-for-respect-in-their-second-season/|url-status=live}} the Revolution's 2014 squad boasted many of their top players from years past, including Jeffries, Powers, and defensive captain Kevin Kula.{{cite news|title=The Midwest Doubles Down: 2014 AUDL Midwest Conference Preview|url=http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|accessdate=June 7, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=June 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614004314/http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|url-status=live}} The Revolution also brought back several key players from its 2012 playoff run, including Kentucky natives Ben Blatz and Ben Sever.{{cite web|title=Year in Recap: A Revolution of a Season|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/year-in-recap-a-revolution-of-a-season/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=July 9, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911051938/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/year-in-recap-a-revolution-of-a-season/|archive-date=September 11, 2014|url-status=dead}} They also drew multiple players from Indianapolis' roster, including Mike Ames and defensive handler Mike Ford.{{cite news|title=The Midwest Doubles Down: 2014 AUDL Midwest Conference Preview|url=http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|accessdate=June 7, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=June 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614004314/http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|url-status=live}} Other additions to the roster included Patrick Kaufmann from the University of Dayton and players from area club teams, like Phil Cherosky from the Columbus Madcow, Matt Muhlenkamp from the Dayton Enigma, and Joe Mozloom from Cincinnati Steamboat Ultimate.{{cite news|title=The Midwest Doubles Down: 2014 AUDL Midwest Conference Preview|url=http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|accessdate=June 7, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=June 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614004314/http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=AUDL Midwest Grades|url=http://skydmagazine.com/2014/04/audl-midwest-grades/|accessdate=June 7, 2014|publisher=Skyd Magazine|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215154/http://skydmagazine.com/2014/04/audl-midwest-grades/|url-status=live}} However, the roster was also without several key pieces from 2013, such as Ben Sage, Ryan Gorman, and Ryan Sitler.{{cite news|title=The Midwest Doubles Down: 2014 AUDL Midwest Conference Preview|url=http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|accessdate=June 7, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=June 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614004314/http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/10/audl-midwest-division-preview/|url-status=live}} The remaining roster spots were filled by players who competed for a place on the team in a combination of open and closed tryouts and practices beginning on November 9.{{cite web|title=Revving Up: Revolution Start Practicing|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revving-up-revolution-start-practicing/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=June 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825084859/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revving-up-revolution-start-practicing/|archive-date=August 25, 2014|url-status=dead}}

After a series of scrimmages against the Indianapolis AlleyCats,{{cite web|title=Revolution Scrimmage the AlleyCats|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolution-scrimmage-the-alleycats/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=June 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825185746/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolution-scrimmage-the-alleycats/|archive-date=August 25, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Revolution's Second Scrimmage Filled with Offense, Experimentation|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolutions-second-scrimmage-filled-with-offense-experimentation/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=June 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825161218/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolutions-second-scrimmage-filled-with-offense-experimentation/|archive-date=August 25, 2014|url-status=dead}} the Revolution opened their 2014 campaign at home against the 2013 Midwest Champion Madison Radicals. Despite a strong first quarter, which resulted in a commanding 5–3 Revolution lead at the break, Cincinnati faltered in the second and third periods and fell to Madison 25–16.{{cite web|title=Revolution Home Opener – 4/12/14 Recap|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolution-home-opener-41214-recap/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=June 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825170652/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolution-home-opener-41214-recap/|archive-date=August 25, 2014|url-status=dead}} The Revolution collected their first win of the 2014 season the next week, however, beating heavily-favored Chicago in Cincinnati 23–22.{{cite news|title=Pro League Roundup: Whitecaps, Wildfire Fall; Montreal Sets Attendance Record|url=http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/21/pro-league-roundup-whitecaps-wildfire-fall-montreal-sets-attendance-record/|accessdate=June 7, 2014|publisher=Ultiworld|archive-date=May 26, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140526105027/http://ultiworld.com/2014/04/21/pro-league-roundup-whitecaps-wildfire-fall-montreal-sets-attendance-record/|url-status=live}} It was arguably the biggest upset in franchise history, as the Revolution relied on Nate Botti (8 assists, 5 goals) throughout the game{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Revolution - 2014|url=http://www.ultimate-numbers.com/app/index.html#/5732910535540736/players|publisher=UltiAnalytics|accessdate=June 7, 2014|archive-date=June 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140611234728/http://www.ultimate-numbers.com/app/index.html#/5732910535540736/players|url-status=live}} and staved off an impressive offensive performance by the Wildfire's A.J. Nelson (11 goals) in the game.{{cite web|title=Chicago Wildfire - 2014|url=http://www.ultianalytics.com/app/#/5471866718257152/players|publisher=UltiAnalytics|accessdate=June 7, 2014|archive-date=July 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708010205/http://www.ultianalytics.com/app/#/5471866718257152/players|url-status=live}} Botti would go on to have a breakout year for the Revolution, leading the team with 47 assists while placing second on the team with 19 goals, one behind Matt Muhlenkamp.{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Revolution - 2014|url=http://www.ultimate-numbers.com/app/index.html#/5732910535540736/players|publisher=UltiAnalytics|accessdate=August 18, 2014|archive-date=September 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911082024/http://www.ultimate-numbers.com/app/index.html#/5732910535540736/players|url-status=live}}

The Revolution sat at 3-2 after the fifth week of the season but proceeded to lose their next eight games, falling out of playoff contention after losing a tight game to the AlleyCats in Indianapolis, 23–22.{{cite web|title=Cincinnati Revolution - Schedule and Results|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/schedule/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825154434/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/schedule/|archive-date=August 25, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Tough Loss in Indianapolis Ends Revolution's Playoff Hopes|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/tough-loss-in-indianapolis-ends-revolutions-playoff-hopes/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=July 17, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911061113/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/tough-loss-in-indianapolis-ends-revolutions-playoff-hopes/|archive-date=September 11, 2014|url-status=dead}} A final victory over the Mechanix ended the Revolution's 2014 season at 4–10 and in fifth place in the AUDL's Midwestern Division.{{cite web|title=AUDL - 2014 Final Standings|url=http://theaudl.com/stats/allstandings|publisher=AUDL|accessdate=August 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810154215/http://theaudl.com/stats/allstandings|archive-date=August 10, 2015|url-status=dead}}

Despite the poor record, the Revolution saw improvement in 2014 from young players such as Alan Huels, who later developed into one of the league's best pullers and deep defenders, and Nick "High School" Bissonnette, who graduated from high school in the middle of the season but ended up playing 88 points for the Revolution over the course of the year.{{cite web|title=Year in Recap: A Revolution of a Season|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/year-in-recap-a-revolution-of-a-season/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=August 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911051938/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/year-in-recap-a-revolution-of-a-season/|archive-date=September 11, 2014|url-status=dead}} The Revolution were also the first team in professional ultimate disc to use a GoPro camera to record video from a radio-controlled helicopter during games.{{cite web|title=Revolution's Second Scrimmage Filled with Offense, Experimentation|url=http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolutions-second-scrimmage-filled-with-offense-experimentation/|publisher=Cincinnati Revolution|accessdate=August 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140825161218/http://cincinnatirevolution.com/revolutions-second-scrimmage-filled-with-offense-experimentation/|archive-date=August 25, 2014|url-status=dead}}

The AUDL expanded once again in 2015, with nine new teams joining the league and one (the Salt Lake Lions) going on hiatus. The league subsequently reorganized into four divisions of varying size—the Revolution's renamed Midwest Division remained unchanged except for the addition of one of the nine new AUDL teams, the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds. The Revolution went 2-12 in 2015 and recorded a point differential of -117, the second-worst mark in the league. {{Cite web |date=2015-08-10 |title=Standings Current {{!}} The AUDL |url=http://theaudl.com/stats/allstandings |access-date=2024-06-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810154215/http://theaudl.com/stats/allstandings |archive-date=2015-08-10 }}

The Revolution went winless in the 2016 season, ending the year at 0-14 with a -102 point differential, again ranking second-to-last in the AUDL.{{Cite web |date=2016-04-25 |title=Standings {{!}} The AUDL |url=http://theaudl.com/standings |access-date=2024-06-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425094343/http://theaudl.com/standings |archive-date=2016-04-25 }}

On September 2nd, 2016, Cincinnati Revolution Professional Ultimate, LLC announced that the organization would be closing operations and that the Revolution would fold.{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Cameron |title=Cincinnati is losing its professional Ultimate Disc team |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2016/09/02/cincinnati-losing-its-professional-ultimate-disc-team/89799218/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=The Enquirer |language=en-US}}

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• [http://theaudl.com AUDL Website]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20131018043813/http://www.cincinnatirevolution.com/ Cincinnati Revolution Homepage]

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