Drew Kopp Named MISL Defensive Player of the Month
Published on April 11, 2006 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Philadelphia KiXX News Release
Philadelphia, PA, April 11, 2006 - The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) announced today that Philadelphia KiXX defender Drew Kopp has been named the League's Defensive Player-of-the-Month for his performance in the club's three games in the month of April. The distinction is the first such honor for the Bridgeport, CT native in his professional indoor career; he also received his first career weekly accolade for the seven-day period ending January 22.
The six-year veteran closed out arguably his most production season with a strong showing on both ends of the floor, leading all MISL defenders with points while adding a block and playing a key defensive role in the KiXX backline, in the club's final three games of the 2005-2006 season. Kopp, who recorded his first career hat trick versus the defending League champs in Milwaukee on January 20, set career highs in goals (13), assists (10) and finished the campaign second on the team with a personal-best 23 points.
The University of Pittsburgh product played forward and midfielder for the Panthers from 1995-98 and finished his collegiate career tied for fifth all-time in points. Kopp was also selected All-State as a senior a Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, PA.
Kopp and all-star defender Pat Morris (February, February 26) were each honored as MISL Defensive Players of the Month and for a seven-day period this season, while teammates Ptah Myers (November 14), Peter Pappas (December 4, February 9) and Dino Delevski (April 3) also received weekly distinction for Philadelphia.
For additional information on the Philadelphia KiXX, including the 2006 KiXX Summer Kamp program, please contact the club's Executive Office at 1-888-888-KIXX (5499) or visit the team's website, www.kixxonline.com.
The Philadelphia KiXX are a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), a single-entity organization that features a coast-to-coast presence across the United States. The club will enter their 10th season of play in 2005-06 at the Wachovia Spectrum located in Philadelphia, PA. The team also operates the Philadelphia KiXX Summer Kamp program, which is offered to boys and girls, ages four to 18, throughout the Tri-State area.
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