Storm vs. Ignition preview
March 21, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Chicago Storm News Release
QUICK FACTS:
SERIES RECORD: Series tied 7-7.
LAST MEETING: The Storm defeated the Ignition 6-4 on March 1 in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
DETROIT COACH: Matt Johnson (9-7/1 season)
CHICAGO COACH: Steve Morris (39-38/3 seasons)
LIVE WEBCAST: B2 Networks TV: None MEDIA CONTACTS: DETROIT: Michelle Greene michelle.greene@hantzgroup.com CHICAGO: Matt Schroeder 262-227-0342 mschroeder@milwaukeewave.com THE STAKES: Chicago can play spoiler for Detroit's championship hopes. The Ignition can win the title by winning out; a loss brings Milwaukee and even New Jersey back into contention. TEAM LEADERS: POINTS: Detroit- Ryan Mack (35); Chicago - Ian Bennett (31) GOALS: Detroit- Ryan Mack (12); Chicago - Frederico Moojen, Ian Bennett (11) ASSISTS: Detroit- Kyt Selaidopoulos (12); Chicago - Ian Bennett, Lazo Alavanja (7) BLOCKS: Detroit- Wes Sechrist (25); Chicago - Fabinho (25) SAVES: Detroit- Danny Waltman (242); Chicago - Jeff Richey (226) GK WINS: Detroit- Danny Waltman (8); Chicago - Jeff Richey (6) STORM MILESTONE WATCH: - Fabinho: 100 career points (98) - Andy Rosenband: 100 career points (90) INJURY REPORT DETROIT: OUT - Worteh Sampson (Achilles). DOUBTFUL - Abraham Francois (hamstring). PROBABLE - Drew Crawford (hamstring), Vahid Assadpour (groin). CHICAGO: OUT - Jeff Richey (knee, calf), Branko Savic (knee). DOUBTFUL - Kyle Lance (knee). QUESTIONABLE - Carlos Clay (quadriceps). PROBABLE - Chris Brisson (knee), Stephen Armstrong (ankle). SAY WHAT? "It's tough to dig yourself a hole early in the season and constantly play at a high level getting yourself back into it. All we can do is go back to the drawing board over the last three games and get positive results."- Storm coach Steve Morris, to Windy City Soccer.net
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