MISL All-Star Starters Announced
Published on February 26, 2004 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2) News Release
(Westport, Conn., February 26, 2004) â Eight of the Major Indoor Soccer League's nine teams will be represented in the 2004 MISL All-Star starting lineups, which were announced at the MISL All-Star Welcome Reception at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, February 26.
For the first time, the MISL's fans were involved in the All-Star process. Online fan balloting for the starting lineups at www.misl.net began on February 6, and concluded on February 22. The chosen 12 will take the field in the 2004 MISL All-Star Game set to take place this Sunday, February 29, at the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO.
MISL USA
Goalkeeper Scott Hileman, Baltimore Blast
Defender Sean Bowers, San Diego Sockers
Defender Troy Dusosky, Milwaukee Wave
Midfielder/Forward Steve Butcher, St. Louis Steamers
Midfielder/Forward Greg Howes, Milwaukee Wave
Midfielder/Forward Michael King, Milwaukee Wave
MISL INTERNATIONAL
Goalkeeper Jim Larkin, Cleveland Force
Defender Lovelace Ackah, Milwaukee Wave
Defender Sinisa Alebic, Dallas Sidekicks
Midfielder/Forward Miodrag Djerisilo, Kansas City Comets
Midfielder/Forward Carlos Farias, Baltimore Blast
Midfielder/Forward Marco Lopez, Monterrey Fury
Baltimore Blast goalkeeper Scott Hileman, Sean Bowers of the San Diego Sockers, and Troy Dusosky of the Milwaukee Wave will comprise the MISL USA team's starting backfield. Hileman currently leads the League with 19 wins, and Bowers has recorded more blocks (68) than anyone in the MISL this season. Dusosky (16 points, 28 blocks) is appearing in his third All-Star Game.
The MISL's leading scorer and a hometown favorite will be featured on the MISL's starting offensive line. Milwaukee's Greg Howes, in his second straight All-Star Game, leads the League with 39 goals and 61 points, while Steve Butcher of the St. Louis Steamers is tied for fifth in the MISL with 42 points and tied for third with 28 goals. Butcher, making his All-Star debut, leads the Steamers in every offensive category.
Cleveland's Jim Larkin will get the starting nod in goal for the MISL International squad. The 28-year-old will be appearing in his third All-Star Game, and ranks seventh in the League with a 5.25 goals against average. Philadelphia's Peter Pappas received the most fan votes in the online process, but cannot play due to injury.
Larkin will start behind Lovelace Ackah (Milwaukee Wave) and Sinisa Alebic (Dallas Sidekicks). Ackah, in his third straight All-Star Game is tied for fifth in the League with 46 blocks, while Alebic will make his All-Star debut on the strength of his 31 blocks in 23 games.
The League's top playmaker, Baltimore's Carlos Farias, will be joined up top by Miodrag Djerisilo (Kansas City) and Marco Lopez (Monterrey) for the MISL International side. Farias currently leads the MISL with 38 assists and ranks second overall with 51 points, and Lopez is seventh in the League with 40 points. Djerisilo, in his second MISL season, is making his first career All-Star appearance; he has scored 16 goals and 35 points this season.
For more information on the 2004 MISL All-Star Weekend, contact the MISL at 1-866-MISLNET, visit www.misl.net, or call the St. Louis Steamers offices at 1-866-785-5425.
Major Indoor Soccer League 2 Stories from February 26, 2004
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