San Diego Sockers make first visit of season Feb. 7
Published on February 2, 2004 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
St. Louis Steamers News Release
The Steamers played two road games in a span of 21 hours this past weekend, defeating Cleveland 6-5 Friday night and losing to Milwaukee 7-1 Saturday afternoon. In Cleveland, Matt Caution scored an unassisted goal with less than a minute remaining to cap a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Force at the Convocation Center. Following the win, the weary Steamers boarded an early Saturday-morning flight to Milwaukee. The MISL Central Division leading Wave proved too much for the Steamers in a 7-1 defeat.
The Steamers have four of their next six games at The Family Arena prior to the Feb. 27-29 All-Star Weekend. On Feb. 7, the San Diego Sockers visit The Family Arena for a 1:05 p.m. kickoff. The matchup marks the first time San Diego, a former power in the original MISL of the 1980s, visits The Family Arena this season. San Diego defeated the Steamers 8-1 December 14 in the teams' only previous meeting of the season. San Diego (10-11) has lost three road games in a row and trails Dallas by three games in the MISL Western Division. The Sockers are led by 44-year-old goalkeeper Victor Nogueira, a perennial League all-star, standout defender Sean Bowers, and midfielder Paul Wright.
Following the San Diego game, the Steamers travel to Monterrey, Mexico, for the first time this season to take on the Fury in a Feb. 8, 6:35 p.m. game. The Steamers' previously scheduled visit to Monterrey (Jan. 11) was postponed due to the Special Summit of the Americas.
This Week's Itinerary:
Monday, Feb. 2 â Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3 â Practice, Dellwood Recreation Center, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday Feb. 4 â Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 5 â Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 6 â Practice, Soccerdome (Webster Groves), 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7 â Game vs. San Diego Sockers â 1:05 p.m., The Family Arena in St. Charles
Injury report:
PLAYER INJURY STATUS
No injuries to report.
Steamers on the MISL Leaderboard (as of 02/01/04):
#17 Steve Butcher
11th MISL with 31 points
STEAMERS BY THE NUMBERS:
OFFENSE: 85 Goals / 488 Shots
DEFENSE: 164 Blocks
MISL All-Star Weekend Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for All-Star Sunday, featuring the MISL All-Star Game and MISL Legends Game are on sale now. All-Star Sunday will take place February 29, 2004 at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets are also available for the MISL's All-Star Family Festival, the MISL's daylong program of youth skills competitions, open practices for the All-Stars and Legends, autograph/photo sessions, and other soccer activities, taking place on Saturday, February 28, 2004 at The Family Arena. The two days of activities and events are part of the MISL's third-annual All-Star Weekend, a celebration of the game of indoor soccer and its stars of the past, present and future.
Tickets may be purchased at The Family Arena box office, by phone (314-534-1111 or 800-293-5949), at over 40 MetroTix outlets throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, and online at www.metrotix.com. Substantial discounts and fundraising opportunities are available to students and soccer teams, companies and associations, and other groups, by calling the Steamers' offices at 636-410-0388, ext. 501, or toll free at 1-866-STL-KICK (1-866-785-5425). For more information about MISL All-Star Weekend events and tickets, please call Wes Edwards at (636) 410-0388, ext. 452.
Throwing Caution to the Wind
St. Louis Steamers defender Matt Caution scored an unassisted goal with 54 seconds remaining to cap a wild fourth quarter and provide the margin of victory in the Steamers 6-5 win over the Cleveland Force Jan. 30 at the Cleveland Convocation Center. On the game-winning goal, Caution passed the ball off the boards to beat a defender, regained possession, and buried a shot into the upper right corner of the net. Caution's tally was the seventh goal of a fourth quarter that began with the score tied 2-2. It also marked the first goal of the season for the 29-year-old, who grew up in the St. Louis region and starred at nearby Fort Zumwalt South High School.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Saturday, Feb. 7 vs. San Diego Sockers â 1:05 p.m. kickoff
High School Honor Roll Game â Honor Roll students from approximately 160 area high schools can receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the game.
D.A.R.E Game â Local D.A.R.E. officers are distributing "buy-one, get-one-free" coupons to students during their weekly in-school assemblies.
Thursday, Feb. 12 vs. Monterrey Fury â 10:35 a.m. kickoff
School Day Game â All seats are $5. Schools can also purchase a "boxed lunch" from the Family Arena for $4. Participating schools receive a $50 "Travel Allowance / Rebate" for every 40 tickets purchased. Steamers Fitness Council to present "fitness awareness program" at halftime.
Ticket Information: Single-game tickets ranging from $7 to $15 are available at The Family Arena box office; by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111; or by visiting metrotix.com. For general information on the Steamers, visit www.stlsteamers.com, or call 1-866-STL-KICK (1-866-785-5425).
STEAMERS RECORD:
Overall: 6-14
Home: 3-7
Road: 3-7
vs. Central Division Opponents: 2-6
vs. Eastern Division Opponents: 3-5
vs. Western Division Opponents: 1-3
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:
1/30 at Cleveland Force, W, 6-5
1/31 at Milwaukee Wave, L, 7-1
UPCOMING SCHEDULE: (Home games in bold; all times local to home team)
DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION
Saturday, Feb. 7 1:05 p.m. vs. San Diego Sockers The Family Arena
Sunday, Feb. 8 6:35 p.m. vs. Monterrey Fury Arena de Monterrey
Thursday, Feb. 12 10:35 a.m. vs. Monterrey Fury The Family Arena
Monday, Feb. 16 1:05 p.m. vs. San Diego Sockers The Family Arena
Friday, Feb. 20 7:35 p.m. vs. Kansas City Comets Kemper Arena
Major Indoor Soccer League 2 Stories from February 2, 2004
- San Diego Sockers make first visit of season Feb. 7 - St. Louis Steamers
- Philadelphia posts 2-0 week with road victories in Monterrey and Cleveland - Philadelphia KiXX
- Pappas and Vincello Receive MISL Weekly Honors - Philadelphia KiXX
- Sutton impact - Cleveland Force
- KiXX take pair of MISL weekly honors - MISL 2
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