Cincinnati Kings Weekly

December 14, 2011 - Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Cincinnati Kings News Release


Kings advance in US Open with Saturday's win over the Saints Behind two goals from Nik Djokic, the Cincinnati Kings started US Open play with an 8-4 win over the Cincinnati Saints Saturday night at Game Time in Fairfield.

After a scoreless first quarter, Djokic got the Kings on the board in the second with two goals within two minutes of each other. After a Saints score, the Kings added goals by Allen Eller and Shawn Rockey to give the Kings a 4-1 lead at the half.

Drew Ducker opened the third period with a quick goal, but two unanswered Saints goals, the last by Damian Blackburn, closed the gap to 5-3. The Kings Shawn Lamar scored right before the end of the period to make it 6-3. A score by the Saints Adam Neill closed the gap to two goals at the beginning of the fourth, but Craig Rhodis and Doug Rice put the game away with late scores for the 8-4 final.

The 2011-2012 US Open Arena Soccer Championship is the fourth edition of an open knockout style tournament for Arena/Indoor soccer teams. Currently teams from the PASL and PASL-Premier, and unaffiliated amateur teams, participate in the tournament. The Kings were US Open runner-ups last season.

Kings players host Christmas Youth Camp and Soccer Tournament

The Cincinnati Kings will host a Christmas Youth Camp and a Christmas Soccer Tournament over the holiday break.

From December 27-29, youth soccer players ages 8-18 are invited to the camp hosted by Kings' players at Game Time Training Center. Cost is $50 per player and includes a voucher to the Kings game on December 30 against Louisville. Click here for a registration form.

And from December 28-30, the Kings will host their first-ever Holiday Soccer Tournament at the Cincinnati Gardens for players of all ages (youth, 8-18) along with adult teams (men, women and co-ed). Cost is $350 per team for a guaranteed three game schedule and vouchers to the Kings game on December 30 against Louisville.



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