Game Preview: Syracuse Silver Knights V. Rochester Lancers
February 14, 2014 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Syracuse Silver Knights News Release
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The fourth-place Syracuse Silver Knights (9-7) will begin the final stretch of the season, when they will take on the Thruway Rivals, the Rochester Lancers (5-11) at the Blue Cross Arena.
Saturday's meeting holds extra importance as the Knights are one win away from clinching a playoff spot, the franchise's first in their history. It would also mark the highest amount of total wins in franchise history with 10. In order for the Lancers to overtake their rivals they would need to win the rest of their games and the Knights to lose out, while maintaining a +27 point advantage in the Thruway Rivalry. A Syracuse win in one of the last four games would send Coach Tommy Tanner's squad to the postseason.
After Syracuse secures a MISL Playoff spot the Silver Knights will host a Semi-Final and a Championship game with a Semi-Final series win. The Silver Knights would play a home game on Friday, March 7th at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena followed by a road game between March 10th-12th depending on their opponent. Championship Games will be played March 13th-16th with the higher seeded team having the first selection of the date for the game they will host. Both rounds are "Best of 3" with the 3rd game being a mini game played for 15 minutes immediately after game 2 has concluded.
Season ticket holders have the first right to choose their current seats up to February 21st but need to purchase both rounds of the Playoffs. After February 21st all unpaid season ticket holder seats will be released. Seating priority will be made when orders and payments are received based on purchaser's request and seat availability at that time. Fans will receive credit towards their 2014-15 Season Tickets for any Playoff tickets purchased for games not played.
The Silver Knights have partnered with Caz Limo to provide a fan bus. $25 will get you a seat on the luxury bus and a ticket to the game with the Salt City Supporters! To become a Silver Knights Supporter call their office at 315-303-7261 and get your tickets today.
Earlier this week Syracuse Silver Knights' forward Machel Millwood earned a berth on the MISL Team of the Week after he scored twice to almost edge Syracuse to victory against first place Milwaukee Wave. Millwood in his first season with Syracuse is currently 2nd on the team and 6th in the MISL with a total of 14 goals and 18 assists for 46 points. His 18 assists lead the MISL on the 2013-14 campaign.
Team mates Cory Elenio and Neto were named to the Honorable Mention list. Elenio scored a 3pt goal and has tallied 19 points on the season. Neto added a goal and two assists against the Wave bringing his season totals up to 10 goals and 5 assists for 26 points. Kenardo Forbes is currently 3rd in the MISL in scoring with 52 total points.
The Thruway rivals have already met four times this season, with the Knights posting a 3-1 record. Rochester broke the Salt City club's nine-game rivalry winning streak with a 16-14 decision on January 17, with the Lancers getting a five point performance by DF Jake Schindler. The win also marked GK Marc Sotile's first career victory.
Rochester has struggled this season, currently sitting fifth in the MISL table with a 5-11 record. The Lancers have been struggling defensively, leaking 222 total points over their 16 total games. The bright spot is DF Elliot Fauske, who is tied with DF Nelson Santana for second in the league in goals by defenders with 11. The Mohican Warrior is third on the team in points with 27. First-year Coach Josh Rife's squad fell to the Milwaukee Wave 15-7 last Sunday, extending their two-match losing streak.
Saturday's match will be broadcast live on YouTube on the Lancers' official page. Rochester's coverage will begin at 7:00 p.m. EST. The game will be available shortly after its completion as on-demand content.
The Silver Knights will begin a tough stretch for the season, heading to Baltimore for a date with the Blast (13-3) on February 22 at 6:05 p.m. EST before a home match against the Pennsylvania Roar on February 23 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Stay tuned to www.SyracuseSilverKnights.com and follow the club on Twitter @CuseKnightsMISL for all the latest news and information on the team ahead of this Saturday's Thruway Rivalry match against the Lancers.
How to Follow the Syracuse Silver Knights at Rochester Lancers
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. EST at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York
Broadcast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?ve9QGNAsjyJI
Online: The @CuseKnightsMISL Twitter Feed will provide match updates
Syracuse History v. Rochester
The Knights are 11-5 in their history against the I-90 foes. Over the rivalry's last 10 games, Syracuse has out-scored Rochester 175-109.
Rochester broke the Salt City club's nine-game rivalry winning streak, dating back to a 12-10 decision on January 21, 2012, with a 16-14 win on January 17. The Lancers got a five point performance by DF Jake Schindler. The win also marked GK Marc Sotile's first career victory.
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