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Gibson and Touloute Re-Sign with Comets

October 17, 2014 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Kansas City Comets News Release


INDEPENDENCE, MO (September 24, 2014) - The Missouri Comets have announced the re-signing of long-time forward Leo Gibson, who agreed to a three-year contract extension after being an essential piece to the Comets first ever MISL Championship. Along with Gibson, the Comets have announced the signing of forward Max Touloute, who signed a one year agreement. Per league and team policies, additional contract details were not disclosed.

Gibson, a Monrovia, Liberia native, signed with the Comets in 2010 as a part of the new era for the franchise and has become one of the fan favorites thanks to his high-energy and dynamic play on the field.

"He [Gibson] is the hardest working player I've ever been around," said Comets Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski. "He is the first person to show up at practice and always stays after to work on his game. His importance to the team is immeasurable."

In his first season with the Comets, Gibson won the November MISL Offensive Player of the Month before having to play on the back line forced by an injury situation halfway through the season. Gibson showed his versatility on the field displaying great defensive skills but still showing his offensive side. That season, he had 51 points and 22 blocks in 23 games and was named to the First Team All-MISL.

In his second season, Gibson kept the ball rolling and at the end of the season he was named to the Second Team All-MISL.

The 2012/13 season marked Gibson's best year as a Comet and in his professional indoor soccer career after being named to the First Team All-MISL for the second time while winning the January Defensive Player of the Month and two Player of the Week Awards. He also made MISL history that season by scoring the most points in a single game with 16 and most goals in a game with 6 including an unforgettable bicycle kick goal on January 19, 2013 against the Rochester Lancers.

Last year, he led the league in both points and assists as he finished the season on top of the individual points race with 76. Gibson also took home the assists crown with a late surge that saw him record eight helpers in his final five games to give him 25 for the season, which were vital for the team to lift the MISL Championship trophy and for him to make the First Team All-MISL for the third time since joining the team.

Max Touloute joined the Comets via trade from the Pennsylvania Roar on February 19, 2014. He joined the Roar in January of 2013. In the five games he played with Pennsylvania, Touloute tallied 16 points and seven goals. In 2012 he played seven games with the Wichita Wings in a reserve role.

The Haitian forward played four regular season games for the Comets last season and recorded 15 points after tallying 7 goals and one assist. During the playoffs, Touloute appeared in all six games recorded 6 points courtesy of 2 goals and 1 assist, which were vital for the team to lift the MISL Championship trophy.

Gibson and Touloute, along with the rest of the Comets team will be in attendance this Monday, October 20th at the Independence Events Center from 2-3 p.m. for an open to the public press conference where the team will unveil their new home and away jerseys as well as other important information.

The Missouri Comets are preparing for their inaugural season as a part of the new 23-team Major Arena Soccer League, which kicks off on Saturday, October 25 in Allen, Tex., against the Dallas Sidekicks.

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