Chicago Storm Weekly
March 11, 2008 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Chicago Storm News Release
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Chicago Storm had a weekend of highs and lows. On Saturday, March 8, the Storm rallied past La Raza de Monterrey for an 11-9 victory at the Sears Centre Arena. Rookie Edgar Rivera netted his first Major Indoor Soccer League goal, which was a game-winning two-pointer with 18 seconds remaining. Fabinho tied the score at 9-9 with a three-pointer at the 13:29 mark of the fourth as Chicago snapped its three-game losing streak and Monterrey's seven-game winning streak. On Sunday, March 9, the Storm fell to the host Detroit Ignition, 15-7. Chicago dressed only 14 players because of a red card and several injuries. The Ignition won their fifth straight.
Next up for the Storm (14-11) is a road match against the New Jersey Ironmen at 6:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday, March 15, at the Prudential Center. The Storm can clinch a playoff spot this week if they win Saturday and California loses one of its next two matches Thursday (against Monterrey) or Sunday (against Baltimore). The Storm's next home game is at 7 p.m. March 22 against the Baltimore Blast. Following the match, Sister Hazel performs as part of the Storm's and Q101's game and a concert series, brought to you by Comcast. Tickets start at $16. Call (866) STORM-81.
Upcoming Games:
- 3/15: Saturday, 6:30 p.m., New Jersey Ironmen, Prudential Center
- 3/22: Saturday, 7 p.m., Baltimore Blast, Sears Centre Arena
- 3/28: Friday, 7 p.m., California Cougars, Sears Centre Arena
- 3/29: Saturday, 6:35 p.m., Baltimore Blast, 1st Mariner Arena
- Points leaders: Two Storm players rank in the MISL's top 20 in points. Matthew Stewart is tied for 12th with 51 points. Stewart leads the Storm with 22 goals (all two-pointers), and his most recent goal against Monterrey on Saturday established a new regular-season career points mark. He scored 49 points last season. Stephen Armstrong is 20th with 45 points, and he leads the league in three-point goals with eight.
- Ironmen vs. Storm, head-to-head: Chicago and New Jersey have split their two matches this season. On Nov. 17, 2007, the expansion Ironmen handed the Storm their first loss of the season, an 18-16 overtime defeat at the Sears Centre. But on Feb. 2, the Storm routed the Ironmen, 15-4, at the Sears Centre. Saturday marks the Storm's first trip to the Prudential Center.
- Chicago ties: New Jersey midfielder and defender Lazo Alavanja made his MISL debut with the Storm in 2004-05. He posted 33 blocks, 24 points and 13 assists that season. Alavanja had 45 points in 65 games for the Storm in two seasons. Alavanja currently ranks 18th in the MISL with 47 points.
- Reunion: Ironmen goalkeeper Tony Meola and Storm midfielder Stephen Armstrong played together for Major League Soccer's Kansas City Wizards. Meola, a former U.S. National Team goalie, played for K.C. from 1999 to 2004. Armstrong was a part of the K.C. organization from 2002 to 2004.
- Road/home tendencies: Chicago looks to improve its 6-6 road record after starting the season 5-0 away from home. The Storm are 8-5 at the Sears Centre. New Jersey is 6-5 at the Prudential Center and 6-7 on the road.
Chicago Storm practice:
All Chicago Storm practices are held at Sports Zone at 1945 Cornell Ave., in Melrose Park, unless otherwise scheduled. All practices are open to the media upon request. Practice schedule for the next week:
- Wednesday, March 12, Training: 10 a.m.
- Thursday, March 13, Training: 10 a.m.
- Friday, March 14, Training: 10 a.m.
- Saturday, March 15, Storm at New Jersey: 6:30 p.m. (CST)
- Sunday, March 16, Travel day
- Monday, March 17, Training: 10 a.m.; weights
- Tuesday, March 18, Day off
The Chicago Storm are members of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Chicago's professional indoor soccer team plays its home games at the Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., in Hoffman Estates. Storm offices also are located in the Sears Centre. For additional information on all aspects of Storm soccer, including season tickets, group outings, birthday parties and Chicago Storm Summer Soccer Camps, call (866) STORM-81 or visit ChicagoStorm.net.
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