Ignition Names Bob Lilley Assistant Coach
October 29, 2007 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Southfield, Mich., October 29, 2007) - The Detroit Ignition has named Bob Lilley Assistant Coach, the club announced Monday. Lilley will assist Head Coach Mark Pulisic with game preparation, scouting and training sessions. Per club policy, the financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
"The opportunity here in Detroit is so exciting with the group of players and the staff that is here," Lilley said. "I've played indoor for a number of years and I'm looking forward to being part of the indoor game again."
Lilley spent nine years as a head coach in the United Soccer League (A-League/First Division). He led his teams into the playoffs all nine years, reaching the finals twice and winning the USL Championship with the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2006. Lilley's overall record, including playoffs and U.S. Open Cup matches, stands at 163-88-40. Lilley's playing career spanned 12 years, including six years with the National Professional Soccer League's Harrisburg Heat (1991-97).
Pulisic remarked, "To bring someone of his coaching background and someone who has won championships into the organization will do nothing but help the Detroit Ignition as we move into our second year."
The Detroit Ignition is a member club of the Major Indoor Soccer League, and begins the team's second season in November 2007 after advancing to the MISL Championship Finals during the 2006-07 season. Information regarding Ignition season, group, and individual tickets can be obtained by calling the club at 1-888-436-GOAL (4625), by visiting the team's official Internet property, www.detroitignition.com, by calling TicketMaster at 248-645-6666, or by using www.ticketmaster.com.
The Detroit Ignition is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hantz Group. The Hantz Group is a full-service financial holding company with 24 locations in Michigan and Ohio serving over 20,000 clients with over $2.0 billion in assets under management. With over 500 employees the full service company provides financial planning, tax planning, investment products, and mortgages through its affiliates.
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