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MASL Mississauga MetroStars

MetroStars Host Heat

December 28, 2018 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Mississauga MetroStars News Release


For only the second time this season, the Major Arena Soccer League's Mississauga MetroStars (1-3) will face an Eastern Division rival when they host the Harrisburg Heat (1-3) Sunday afternoon at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre (kickoff 3:05 pm ET). The MetroStars played three straight South Central Division foes following a season opening loss to Eastern rivals Baltimore Blast, going 1-2 in that stretch.

The MetroStars will look to interrupt a two game losing streak following losses to South Central Division opponents Kansas City Comets and Orlando SeaWolves. Mississauga was the only one of the four Eastern Division teams active last week while the other three, including Harrisburg, were idle.

The MetroStars overcame an early five-goal deficit in Orlando only to storm back to 6-4 at halftime and make the game interesting before eventually succumbing to the SeaWolves 12-7. Forward Damion Graham led the way for the visitors, scoring a hattrick and adding one assist to earn an honourable mention in the Week 4 MASL Team of the Week voting.

The Heat last saw action on Sunday December 16, dropping a 10-5 decision to Eastern Division leaders Utica City FC. The Heat also surrendered an early lead before clawing back to within one of UCFC early in the fourth quarter but a four-goal outburst in the latter stages of the game sealed the victory for Utica. Julian Escobar led the way for Harrisburg with two goals while Ricardo Carvalho contributed a goal and an assist.

The Heat and MetroStars have identical records with only one thing separating the two teams in the Eastern Division standings, a +1 goal differential in favour of Harrisburg.

The MetroStars face the Harrisburg Heat Sunday at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre with kickoff set for 3:05pm (ET). The match will be live streamed on MASL.tv at maslsoccer.com.

For season and single game tickets and information, contact the MetroStars at sales@mississaugametrostars.ca or by phone at 1-866-56-STARS (1-866-567-8277).

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