Former Cuban National Team Player Rey Martinez Joins Ironmen
Published on November 6, 2008 under Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
New Jersey Ironmen News Release
Newark, N.J. (Thursday, November 6, 2008) - The New Jersey Ironmen announced today the acquisition of former Cuban National Team player Rey Martinez. The three-year indoor veteran will represent the Ironmen when the second-year side opens up their 2008-09 season against the Chicago Storm on December 14th at Prudential Center.
"Because of his technical ability, Rey Martinez can do a good job at any position," Ironmen Head Coach Omid Namazi stated. "He is a good defender and also has the ability to attack out of the back."
Born in Havana, Cuba, Martinez won an indoor championship last season with the Baltimore Blast. In 14 regular season games, he recorded three goals and three assists in 2007-08. The defensive-minded Martinez began his professional career with the Cuban National Team, appearing in 17 international matches. He logged minutes in the Gold Cup, Copa Caribe and Pan American Games and netted a pair of goals while wearing the colors of his native country.
Martinez played in seven contests for the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer in 2004, becoming the first Cuban player to play in MLS. Prior to the 2005 season, he signed with the Rochester Rhinos of USL-1 and remained with the outdoor club for three years before spending this past summer with the Carolina Railhawks. Martinez began his indoor career in 2006, playing a pair of games for then-St. Louis Steamers Head Coach Omid Namazi. He has played the past two seasons in Baltimore and has tallied 10 goals and seven helpers in 43 games.
The New Jersey Ironmen will open up preseason training on Monday, December 1, and the club has two open tryouts planned over the next month. The club will host a tryout on Sunday, November 16, at Soccer Centers in Somerset from 8:30-10:00 p.m. and at Turf City in Wayne on Saturday, November 22, slated to begin at 7:00 p.m. Players interested in attending open tryouts must pre-register by calling Gioia DiFlumeri, Ironmen Operations Manager, at 973-757-6303. Registration for tryouts is $50, and the non-refundable fee must be submitted in cash or check. Those who would like to send a check prior to the tryouts can send it to team offices at New Jersey Ironmen, 165 Mulberry Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and must be sent in no later than Saturday, November 15. Tryouts will be conducted on sports turf, and soccer attire (including indoor flats) is required. Applicants will be limited so those interested are encouraged to register as soon as they can.
The New Jersey Ironmen will make their 2008-09 season debut at Prudential Center on Sunday, December 14th, opening up their sophomore campaign at 4:00 p.m. against the Chicago Storm. The Ironmen provide fun and affordable family entertainment with tickets starting at only $10! Don't miss out on the action! Call 1-800-IRONMEN today!
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