Storm Gets Three in Amateur Draft

Published on March 8, 2007 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Chicago Storm News Release


CHICAGO, IL - In today's 2007 Major Indoor Soccer League's Amateur Draft, the Chicago Storm drafted Indiana University defender Julian Dieterle with the fourth pick overall in the territorial round, St. Louis University defender Mo Benne in the second round and Notre Dame midfielder/forward Ian Etherington in the third round. Chicago's first round pick went to the California Cougars and the Storm's fourth round pick went to the Detroit Ignition. Both moves were parts of earlier trades in the season.

Chicago Storm first year head coach Steve Morris enjoyed his first MISL Draft. "For my first draft as a head coach, I'm pleased considering our limitations that we were able to get three outstanding young players and young men." Morris continued, "In Julian Dieterle we get a local player who is tough and tenacious who plays with physicality far greater than his 5'9" stature. He's a leader and a competitor. In Mo Benne we get a big physical rugged defender that has outstanding speed and quickness. We hope he is a defender we can count on for years to come." Morris talked about Etherington as well, "Ian is currently overseas on trials in Europe right now. He's a gifted technical player who has the ability to beat defenders 1 v. 1."

Round by Round Picks

Territorial Round, 4th pick overall: Julian Dieterle, Defender, Indiana University

Round 1, 12th pick overall: Traded to the California Cougars

Round 2, 20th pick overall: Mo Benne, Defender, St. Louis University

Round 3, 28th pick overall: Ian Etherington, Midfielder/Forward Notre Dame

Round 4, 36th pick overall: Traded to the Detroit Ignition

A hometown product, Julian Dieterle hails from Elgin, Illinois where he played with the Chicago Sockers before heading to college. As a member of the Hoosiers, Dieterle played in 89 games, starting all of the teams' games in his freshman and junior season. In 2004, as a sophomore, Julian was part of a defensive squad that led the Big Ten in all defensive categories. During his time in Indiana he earned All Freshman Big Ten honors (2003) and was named Second Team All American by College Soccer News (2003).

Chicago's next available pick was St. Louis University defender Mo Benne. An Ellisville Missouri product, Benne played in 69 for the Billikens, earning four assists from his defensive position.

With the 28th pick overall Chicago selected midfielder Ian Etherington from Notre Dame. The Temecula California native played in 86 games for the Fighting Irish scoring six goals and 10 assists. As a sophomore Etherington led the Irish in assists and was named to the All Big East Third Team. Over the course of his four year career Ian has also been named First Team All Big East (2005) and Big East Academic All-Star (2005). Prior to entering college he played for the U.S. Under-18 National Team.

The Chicago Storm is a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). Chicago's professional indoor soccer team, plays its' home games at the all-new Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. The Storm's next home game is Saturday, march 10th, versus the Philadelphia KiXX. Great tickets are available! Storm offices are located at 1945 Cornell Ave., in Melrose Park. For additional information on all aspects of Chicago Storm soccer including season tickets, group outings, birthday parties and Chicago Storm Summer Soccer Camps call (224) 653-GOAL (4625) or log on to www.chicagostorm.net.

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