Former Thunder MVPs Return for 2006

Published on February 17, 2006 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Minnesota Thunder News Release


ST. PAUL, Minn. (Friday, February 17, 2006) - The Minnesota Thunder announced today that its 2004 Most Valuable Player, goalkeeper Joe Warren, and its 2005 Most Valuable Player, midfielder Godfrey Tenoff, have agreed to terms with the team through 2007.

Tenoff, from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, stepped up in his second year with the Thunder last season and was the only Thunder player to play in all 28 regular season matches where he logged over 2,000 minutes. He also played in all five U.S. Open Cup games.

Tenoff was a solid force in the midfield and notched three goals and two assists in the regular season. His leadership both on and off the field have been valuable to the team and to the organization. Prior to coming to the Thunder, Tenoff spent three seasons with the A-League Indiana Blast where he was named that team's MVP in 2003.

"Godfrey is a player that is just hitting his prime," said Thunder head coach Amos Magee. "He's extremely versatile and effective on the field and gives us great leadership both on and off the field. We're excited to have him back."

Warren, a Minneapolis native, will return to the Thunder for his seventh season with the team. Warren has been one of the top keepers in the league over the past three years. In Warren's Thunder MVP season in 2004 he finished second in the league with a goals against average of .686 and chalked up 15 shutouts in over 2,600 minutes of play. Only 20 goals were scored on him all season. He was also named to the All-League Second team that same season.

In 2005, Warren helped the Thunder make it all the way to the U.S. Open Cup semi-finals and started 26 regular season games.

"Minnesota has been blessed with good goalkeepers," said Magee. "Joe was, in my opinion, the best keeper in the league two years ago. His size and athleticism are unmatched in our league and he is becoming a smarter keeper each season."

Thunder season tickets are currently on sale by visiting www.mnthunder.com or by calling Mark Lieblein at 651-917-0049.

THUNDER SOCCER CAMP IS TWICE AS FUN WITH A FRIEND This offer is extended to past MN Thunder and/or Footskills Soccer Camp participants. If your summer plans once again involve our programs, and if you choose to bring a friend with you, we will offer a $15 Buddy Discount off each one of your camp registration fees. Your buddy must be a new camper and not a past Thunder or Footskills camper.

For more information on this offer, please call Trina Kramer at 651-917-2828 or send her an email at trina@mnthunder.com

The Thunder is offering its popular summer camp program, attended by more than 2,000 kids last year, in 37 metro-area locations for boys and girls ages 5-18. This includes a NEW All-Girls camp for players ages 9-18 in Bloomington from July 10-14 that will be coached by a predominately female coaching staff including Brazilian National Team player, Katia.

Thunder summer soccer camps are directed by Thunder camp director Zafer Kilickan and his new colleagues, former US National Team player and Olympian, Manny Lagos; Footskills founder and new Thunder camp technical director, Mark Abboud; Minnesota Lightning head coach, Danny Storlien; and of course, the head coach of the Minnesota Thunder, Amos Magee.

Camps, which are official camps of the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, begin in April and run throughout the summer months. For a complete 2006 camp schedule and to securely register online NOW, visit www.mnthunder.com

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