Ignition Re-signs 9 Players For 2007-08 Season
September 28, 2007 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Southfield, Mich., September 28, 2007) - The Detroit Ignition has signed nine returning players to new contracts for the 2007-08 season, the club announced Friday. The nine veteran players are:
Mike Apple (Forward)
Droo Callahan (Defender)
Matt Johnson (Defender)
Hewerton Moreira (Forward)
Doug Rice (Midfielder)
Josh Rife (Defender)
Worteh Sampson (Forward)
Kyt Selaidopoulos (Midfielder)
Danny Waltman (Goalkeeper)
In addition to the nine players that have signed new contracts, forward Jamar Beasley, defender Nate Craft, and midfielders Ricardinho and Ryan Mack also return. Per club policy, the financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
Following the Ignition's 2006-07 season, forward Jamar Beasley was named MISL Most Valuable Player, and was selected to the All-MISL First Team. Beasley was also the Puma Scoring Champion, leading the league in scoring with 107 points. Defender Nate Craft was named to the MISL All-Rookie Team. Last season, the Ignition finished first in the MISL in regular-season action with an 18-12 record.
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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