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NY Streets Host Dexter McCluster and the Massachusetts Pirates Monday

May 23, 2019 - National Arena League (NAL)
New York Streets News Release


NEW YORK, N.Y. - Former NFL All Pro WR/RB/KR Dexter McCluster will play his first-ever National Arena League game when his Massachusetts Pirates (1-4) take on the New York Streets (3-1) and their trio of linemen from the SEC, Herbert Moore (Ole Miss), Isaac Gross (Ole Miss) and Brandon Ivory (Alabama), on Monday, May 27 at 3:00 p.m. EDT at the historic Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y.

McCluster, who signed with the Pirates last week, played seven seasons in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans and San Diego Chargers. A second-round draft pick of the Chiefs out of Ole Miss in 2010, McCluster was named to the 2013 NFL Pro Bowl as a kick returner.

Below is the 2019 New York Streets remaining home schedule. Games are played at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, N.Y. and televised on MSG Networks

Monday, May 27 Massachusetts Pirates at New York Streets 3:00pm MSG

Saturday, June 8 Carolina Cobras at New York Streets 3:00pm MSG

Saturday, June 15 Columbus Lions at New York Streets 7:00pm MSG

Saturday, June 29 Jacksonville Sharks at New York Streets 7:00pm MSG

Friday, July 5 Massachusetts Pirates at New York Streets 7:00pm MSG

Sunday, July 21 Carolina Cobras at New York Streets 7:00pm MSG

The New York Streets broadcast team is led by veteran NYC sportscaster Peter Schwartz, the long-time voice of the former New York Dragons of the AFL. He is joined by color commentator and former New York Dragons WR/DB Will Holder. NBA2K reporter and host and Mets in-stadium host Alex Giaimo hosts the pre- and post-game and will handing sideline reporting duties.

The Streets are fresh off an unbelievable 54-53 come-from-behind victory over the Orlando Predators to move to 3-1 on their inaugural season. The Streets started the season with two straight wins, 52-41 over the Jacksonville Sharks on April 13, followed by a convincing victory over the aforementioned Predators, 70-31, in the home opener on April 20. After a bye week, the Streets suffered the franchise's first loss, 48-33, to the defending NAL champions, the Carolina Cobras.

Head coach Rick Marsilio leads a team stocked with talent including, on the offensive side, QB E.J. Nemeth (Sacred Heart), WR Rob Jones (Delaware), WR Edgar Allen Poe, Jr. (Army) and WR Devante Jenkins (Southern Connecticut State). Defensively, the Streets are anchored by a trio of linemen from the SEC, Herbert Moore (Ole Miss), Isaac Gross (Ole Miss) and Brandon Ivory (Alabama) along with standout LB Devan Stringer (Appalachian State).

ABOUT THE NEW YORK STREETS: The Streets are owned by Brooklyn native and New Rochelle resident Corey Galloway, whose company, Legacy Growth Partners, is a driving force in strategic business development and direct investment. Galloway and his wife, Tamara, who serves as the franchise's Chief Revenue Officer, are the first and only African American owners of a professional football franchise in New York.

Visit nystreetsfootball.com for the latest news including the full season schedule, player signings, merchandise, and promotions as well as details on how you can order season tickets, purchase individual tickets or book your group to come out and see the Streets in action. Tickets are also available on Ticketmaster.com .



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