Chicago Storm Weekly
March 18, 2008 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Chicago Storm News Release
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Chicago Storm's magic number remains at 1 to clinch a berth for the Major Indoor Soccer League playoffs. The Storm fell to the expansion New Jersey Ironmen, 10-9, on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Both teams seesawed for the lead, but it was New Jersey who had the final say by shutting out Chicago in the fourth quarter. Carlos "Chile" Farias scored three goals and seven points to lead the Storm. His second-quarter three-point goal was his first tally since a two-goal effort against California on Jan. 5. Mariano Bollella had Chicago's only other goal, which gave the Storm their last lead of the match, at 9-8, in the third quarter.
Next up for the Storm (14-12) is a 7 p.m. home match against the Baltimore Blast at the Sears Centre Arena. Following the match is the finale of the Storm's and Q101's game and a concert series, brought to you by Comcast. Florida band Sister Hazel is this season's final act. Tickets start at $16. For only $5 more, gain access to the concert at the field level! Call (866) STORM-81 or visit ChicagoStorm.net.
Upcoming Games:
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
4/5, Saturday, 6:35 p.m., Orlando Sharks, Amway Arena
- Points leaders: Two Storm players rank in the MISL's top 20 in points. Matthew Stewart is tied for 13th with 52 points. Stewart leads the Storm with 22 goals (all two-pointers). Chile Farias is tied for 15th with 51 points. Farias is coming off a seven-point game, and he leads the Storm with 20 assists.
- Blast vs. Storm, head-to-head: Baltimore is 2-0 against the Storm this season. The Blast topped the Storm, 18-8, on Feb. 1 at 1st Mariner Arena. Stephen Armstrong scored a personal-best eight points for Chicago. The Storm then dropped a home match to Baltimore, 19-9, on Feb. 23. Fabinho scored two goals and six points for the Storm. Overall, the Blast hold a 10-9 series lead against Chicago.
- Chicago ties: Chile Farias played for Baltimore in 2003-04 and for part of the 2004-05 season. In 2003-04, Farias led the MISL with 43 assists as the Blast won a league championship. He ranked third on the team with 65 points that season. ... Baltimore midfielder Scott Buete was drafted ninth overall by the Chicago Fire in the 2004 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. Buete played for the Fire during the 2004 and 2005 MLS seasons. This MISL season, Buete has played in 12 games, scoring two two-point goals and an assist. He has been out of the lineup with a toe injury since a Jan. 19 win against Philadelphia.
- Road/home tendencies: Chicago looks to improve to 9-5 at the Sears Centre, bettering last season's eight-win mark at home. The Storm are 6-7 on the road. Baltimore is an impressive 11-2 at the 1st Mariner Arena, but carries a 5-7 road mark heading into Hoffman Estates.
- Playoff picture: The top six teams in the MISL advance to the postseason. So far, three teams have qualified in Baltimore, Detroit and Milwaukee.
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 19, Training: 10 a.m.
Thursday, March 20, Training: 10 a.m.
Friday, March 21, Training: 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 22, Storm host Baltimore: 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 23, Day off
Monday, March 24, Training: 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 25, Film session
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.
Major Indoor Soccer League 2 Stories from March 18, 2008
- Chicago Storm Weekly - Chicago Storm
- Blast News And Notes - Baltimore Blast
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