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Illinois Piasa Sign Bosnian Brothers Senad and Ernad Cavka

September 25, 2013 - Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL)
Illinois Piasa News Release


Pontoon Beach, IL, 9/25/13 - Illinois Piasa is proud to announce they have signed a second pair of brothers, Senad and Ernad Cavka, for the 2013-14 Professional Arena Soccer League season.

The brothers were born in Banja Luka, Bosnia. Older brother Senad Cavka played youth soccer for PSV Frieburg in Germany, as well as Metro 74 and Busch Soccer Club in St. Louis, Missouri. He played for Mehlville High School where he was named to the All-Conference Team. Senad went on to play college soccer for St. Louis Community College at Forest Park before finishing his college career for national powerhouse Lindenwood University. After college, Senad had trials with clubs in Bosnia and Austria. He has been a core member of the local amateur side NK BIH, for years.

Younger brother Ernad Cavka also played youth soccer for Metro 74. He had a standout career at Mehlville High School before moving on to play four years at Harris-Stowe State University. While at Harris-Stowe, Ernad was a scholar athlete and earned 1st Team All-Conference honors. He trained with European professional sides Maxima Modrica in Bosnia and Armina Bielfeld of the German third division, following college. Like his brother, Ernad is a core member of NK BIH.

"Senad is a prototypical midfield general who has the ability to dictate the tempo of play and dissect defenses with his precision passing and ability to read the game. He can score and create. Senad is a leader and we are excited that we were able to add a player of his quality," said Piasa Head Coach Doug Montroy.

"Ernad is without a doubt one of the best young defenders in the area. He reads the game exceptionally well and matches up well with the bigger, faster target forwards and attackers. What separates him from many players is that he not only is strong on the defensive side of the ball, but he can distribute and join the attack. When I began thinking of how we would build this team, Ernad's name was at the very top of my list," added Montroy.

Illinois Piasa opens the 2013-14 PASL season at home on November 1 against the expansion team Tulsa Revolution. Kickoff is 7:35 pm at The Field Sports Complex in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. Tickets are available at www.IllinoisPiasa.com/tickets/ or by calling 618-334-5700.

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