Juan Gamboa, Arthur Ivo Named to MASL Team of the Week
December 16, 2015 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Dallas Sidekicks News Release
Allen, TX - The Major Arena Soccer League announced today its Team of the Week for week eight of the 2015/16 season. Dallas Sidekicks goalkeeper Juan Gamboa and forward Arthur Ivo were named to the squad after impressive performances in the team's 9-7 victory over long-time rival San Diego last Saturday.
Ivo, a graduate of SMU, recorded a hat trick in the match that included the game-winning goal in the third quarter. He has scored six goals in four games so far this season.
Sidekicks goalkeeper Gamboa has been clutch for the team this through six matches, continuously coming up with big saves. Last Saturday the Brownsville native recorded 28 saves on 35 shots, keeping the Sidekicks in for the win as San Diego deployed a sixth attacker for almost the entirety of the fourth quarter.
MASL Team of the Week (continued):
GK - Juan Gamboa, Dallas Sidekicks: Recorded 28 saves on 35 shots in 9-7 win over the San Diego Sockers.
D - Adriano Dos Santos, Baltimore Blast: Recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 5-3 win over the Syracuse Silver Knights helping the Blast to improve to 6-0 on the season.
D - Robert Palmer, Missouri Comets: Scored 2 goals and added 2 assists in victory over the Tacoma Stars.
M - Jamael Cox, Tacoma Stars: Scored the game-winner in overtime against the St. Louis Ambush after scoring 2 goals and adding 2 assists the night before against the Missouri Comets.
M/F - Gordy Gurson, St. Louis Ambush: Scored 3 goals in overtime loss to the visiting Tacoma Stars.
F - Arthur Ivo, Dallas Sidekicks: Recorded 3 goals, including the game-winner in the Sidekicks 9-7 victory over the San Diego Sockers.
Special Honorable Mention: F- Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista, Chicago Mustangs: Scored two goals in his first game in the MASL helping the Mustangs to victory over the Milwaukee Wave 8-3. Chicago recorded their highest home attendance this season featuring his debut in the league.
Honorable Mention: GK-Danny Waltman (Tacoma Stars), GK- Jesus Flores (Chicago Mustangs), D-Damian Garcia (Soles De Sonora), D-Chile Farias (Cedar Rapids Rampage), D-Brian Harris (Missouri Comets), M- Sean Totsch (Milwaukee Wave), M-Anthony Arico (St. Louis Ambush), F-Franck Tayou (Soles De Sonora), F-Leo Gibson (Missouri Comets), F- Taylor Bond (Chicago Mustangs)
VOTE FOR THE MASL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Every week during the 2015-16 MASL campaign, fans will get a chance to vote for their Player of the Week. To vote, visit the MASL's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MASLsoccer.
The Sidekicks are back in action this Saturday, Dec. 19, taking on the Brownsville Barracudas. Kickoff is at 3:05 p.m. It is Star Wars Night at Allen Event Center, and the Dallas Sidekicks will be celebrating in full force: a free Sidekicks/Star Wars mashup t-shirt at the door, giveaways including movie tickets, a costume contest and more. It is also the team's annual Santa visit, where fans can take free pictures with Santa Claus beginning at 2 p.m.
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Major Arena Soccer League Stories from December 16, 2015
- Jamael Cox Garners MASL Team of the Week Honors - Tacoma Stars
- Gurson Named to MASL Team of the Week, Arico Earns Honorable Mention - St. Louis Ambush
- Juan Gamboa, Arthur Ivo Named to MASL Team of the Week - Dallas Sidekicks
- Adriano Dos Santos Named to MASL Team of the Week - Baltimore Blast
- Defender Robert Palmer Makes Team of the Week for Second Time this Season - Kansas City Comets
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