Storm to face Stars of Mexico

Published on January 29, 2007 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Chicago Storm News Release


Imagine if the Chicago Storm of the MISL could take on the Mexican National Futbol Rapido team. Now imagine if the Futbol Rapido team added Mexican superstars Luis "El Matador" Hernandez, Missael Espinoza, Adolfo Rios, and Benjamin "Maestro" Galindo. Imagination becomes reality, Tuesday February 6th at 7:30 pm at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, as the Chicago Storm hosts the "The Stars of Mexico Tour." Catch Mexican World Cup striker Luis "El Matador" Hernandez, who sits second all-time in goals for the Mexican National team with 35 goals in 90 games, see midfielder Missael Espinoza, a member of the 1994 Mexican World cup team with 41 international caps, watch goalkeeper Adolfo Rios, a member of the Mexican National team and starting goalkeeper in six international cups, and Benjamin "Maestro" Galindo, a beloved midfielder on the 1994 Mexican World Cup team and a top scorer in the 1991 Gold Cup, as they take on Chris Handsor, Matthew Stewart, John Ball, Jim Larkin, Jorge Valle and the rest of the Chicago Storm in a friendly exhibition. The game is preceded by the unveiling of the Chicago Storm's developmental team, Chicago Tormenta, as they take on the Milwaukee Armada at 5 pm. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for $25 and $50 (half price for Storm season ticket holders and 5-Pack holders) through the Chicago Storm box office at (224) 653-GOAL (4625) and at the Sears Centre box office at (888) SEARSTIX (732-7784). Every ticket includes admission to both Feb. 6th games.

Saturday, February 10th, from 2 pm-4pm come out to Dave and Busters in Addison and have fun as Chicago Storm players and Coaches "Serve up a Cure!" Go to the Storm's website, www.Chicagostorm.net and click on the MDA button on the left side of the page. Then sign up yourself, friends and family for this great event. Your sign up fee goes directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association to help fight neuromuscular diseases and you go to Dave and Busters where you enjoy the food, beverages and power card to play games. There's also a chance to win valuable Storm prizes and collectibles as you interact with your favorite Storm players for the full two hours. Come on out and help your Storm "Serve up a Cure!" For more information about the event call the MDA offices at (312) 254-0632.

Midfielder Andy Rosenband is on The Morning Break Chicago's new sports talk radio, Wednesday, January 31st at 10:30 am. Tune in to 1240 AM in Chicago and the northern suburbs and 1470 AM in Chicago Heights to hear Andy's thoughts about the six week road stint, the three games over the weekend, the upcoming Milwaukee game and much, much more! To ask Rosenband questions during the interview call (773) 792-1240.

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, February 24th, versus the Baltimore Blast. 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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