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Stefan Stokic Named Defender of the Week

December 13, 2016 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
FC Kansas City News Release


KANSAS CITY- The Kansas City Comets were once again well represented on the Major Arena Soccer League's Team of the Week. Stefan Stokic was honored as the only defender on the team, while forward Leo Gibson and goalkeeper Stephen Paterson earned Honorable Mention.

Stokic played his best two games of the season over the weekend with seven blocks, including four in Sunday's 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Blast. He also added two goals on Sunday and was named the First Star for his efforts.

The rest of the list included goalkeeper William Vanzela (Baltimore Blast), midfielders Ian Bennett (Milwaukee Wave) and Tiguinho (Ontario Fury), and forwards Franck Tayou (Soles de Sonora) and Stefan St. Louis (St. Louis Ambush).

Comets fans can help choose the MASL's Player of the Week by voting for Stokic or any other member of the Team of the Week at MASLSoccer.com.

The Comets travel to Lakeland, Florida for their first ever match with the Florida Tropics SC on Saturday December 17th. Game time is 6:05 p.m. CT and fans are invited to the Watch Party at Coach's on 103rd & Wornall. If you can't make it there, the game will be broadcast live on MASLtv, the league's new YouTube channel.

The Kansas City Comets have a long rich history of indoor soccer in KC, including the 2014 MISL Championship. For tickets and information call 855.452.GOAL (4625)

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