Lynx Re-sign Defender
Published on January 22, 2004 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Toronto Lynx News Release
January 22, 2004 (TORONTO, ON) â Defender, Josue Mayard will be back in Lynx colours for the 2004 season, agreeing to a new contract this week. In 2003, his first season with the Lynx, Mayard was among the team leaders in minutes played and recorded 2 goals to go along with his steady play in defense. Mayard's quickness and athleticism have made him a valuable member of the Haitian National Team, where he has spent the off-season training in preparation for 2006 World Cup Qualifying. "I'm very happy to be back," says Mayard, "The Lynx know how to treat their players and made me feel comfortable and at home. So when the offer was made, I didn't think twice about resigning. We have a good group of guys, and are confident the results on the field will be positive this season". Mayard continues, assessing his own prospects for 2004, "I've been training with the Haitian National Team this off-season, so I should be in much better form for the start of the season this year. It took me a little while to get my legs last year, but I'm expecting a great year in 2004".
LYNX OPEN TRIALS IN FULL SWING
With the dream of cracking the Lynx roster, nearly 70 hopefuls, converged on the Oakville Sports Centre yesterday for the 2004 Toronto Lynx open trials. Many talented local players, along with internationals traveling from as far as Nigeria, Columbia and the United Kingdom, will spend the next few days trying to catch the eye of new Lynx head coach, Duncan Wilde. "The trials provide a great opportunity to evaluate local talent as well as getting a good look at some internationals that we feel can contribute to the Lynx success in 2004," says Wilde. "I am very happy with the talent level here today and definitely feel that some of these players can step in and play in the A-League immediately". The trials continue at the Oakville Sports Centre today from 9am-12pm and Friday at 4pm.
LYNX ANNOUNCE CHEERLEADING PARTNERSHIP
The Toronto Lynx are pleased to announce a partnership with Flygirl, a professional cheerleading organization that provides choreographic consulting services to cheerleading groups in the province and competitions. Under the leadership of Mandy Cheetham, the Toronto Lynx Flygirls will add lots of pizzazz at Lynx home games this season with their exceptional moves! For more information on the Flygirl visit www.flygirl.ca.
TRIALS FOR TORONTO LYNX JUNIORS!
Toronto's elite youth soccer talent will also be on display this weekend as the Lynx host their 2004 Super Y-League trials at the Hangar at Downsview Park. This season, the Lynx will field boys SYL teams at the U15, U16, U17 and U18/19 levels competing in the Mid West Division of the Central Conference. The SYL is an elite development league that serves as a vehicle for identifying the best players across North America. All competitive level boys in Ontario are invited to participate (Saturday, January 24 â 1:00-2:30 for U15 and U16, 2:30-4:00 for U17 and U18/19; Sunday, January 25 â 2:00-3:30 for U15 and U16, 3:30-5:00 for U17 and U18/19). For more information visit www.premiersocceracademy.com.
USL First Division Stories from January 22, 2004
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- Lynx Re-sign Defender - Toronto Lynx
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