Storm battle first-place Milwaukee on Wednesday
December 30, 2008 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Chicago Storm News Release
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (Dec. 30, 2008) - The Chicago Storm take on the team responsible for their lone loss so far this 2008-2009 Xtreme Soccer League season. Chicago heads to Milwaukee for a 1 p.m. match on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Earlier this season, Milwaukee topped the Storm, 12-8, during Chicago's home opener on Dec. 20. The Storm held an 8-7 lead in the fourth quarter, but Milwaukee charged back down the stretch with two goals. The Wave (2-0) and Storm (2-1) have faced each other 25 times since 2004-2005, with Milwaukee carrying a slight edge head-to-head with 13 victories.
Chicago is coming off of an 8-6 victory against the visiting Detroit Ignition on Dec. 27. Awadalla Morad posted his second game-winning goal this season, tallying points 99 and 100 in his career. Storm goalkeeper Jeff Richey notched his 25th victory with a nine-save effort. And Andy Rosenband had a standout performance with two goals.
As always, a trip to Milwaukee carries numerous ties from the Storm's perspective. Storm third-year head coach Steve Morris had a memorable career as a Wave player, and he assisted for Milwaukee under current head coach Keith Tozer. Richey played for the Milwaukee Rampage and the Milwaukee Wave United of the United Soccer Leagues' A-League. And away from the professional scene, Storm midfielder Kyle Lance and defender Chris Brisson both played soccer for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Lance also is a Franklin, Wis., native, and on Monday he signed a contract through the remainder of the 2008-2009 XSL season.
The Chicago Storm organization is playing its fifth season of professional indoor soccer. Chicago's next Xtreme Soccer League match takes place against Milwaukee at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee. The Storm's next home game is at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009, at the Sears Centre Arena. Storm offices are located at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., in Hoffman Estates. For more information on all aspects of Storm soccer, including season tickets, group outings, birthday parties and more, call 1-866-STORM-81 (1-866-786-7681), or visit www.ChicagoStorm.net.
Founded this summer by the Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave and New Jersey Ironmen, the Xtreme Soccer League is more than an indoor soccer league. The Xtreme Soccer Xperience is an energetic and innovative 12-month sports lifestyle brand built around skilled soccer professionals, entertainment and fan participation - both live and online. For more information, visit www.XtremeSL.net.
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