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Turlock Express Joins Major Arena Soccer League

Published on May 22, 2014 under Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Turlock Cal Express News Release


Turlock, CA -The Turlock Express has joined other top professional indoor soccer teams from across the United States and Mexico to create a new super league. These teams which had previously played in the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) and PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League) have combined to form the Major Arena Soccer League. The league currently has 24 teams with the possibility of adding more teams prior to the June 1, 2014 deadline established by the league to play in the 2014/2015 season.

"We are excited to be a part of this new arena super league. Our program has grown tremendously the past three years as part of the PASL and the new league will allow us to develop the program even further," says Express owner Arturo Pulido.

The Major Arena Soccer League will play 20 regular season games and the teams will be divided into multiple divisions based on geography. Three teams from each division will make the playoffs. Team schedules will be released at the beginning of September along with the playoff format. The inaugural game for the league will take place on October 25, 2014 between the Dallas Sidekicks and last year's MISL champion Missouri Comets. League playoffs will be concluded in March.

The Major Arena Soccer League has also named its officers with Ed Hale from the Baltimore Blast as Chairman of the Board and Kevin Milliken is the Commissioner of the League. Brad Likens from Missouri Comets has been named the Secretary and Phil Salvagio from San DiegoSockers is the Treasurer.

Several exciting elements will be released in mid-June, such as the new league logo, rules, the list of divisions and other key components that will shape the future of the sport of indoor soccer.

Ed Hale, Chairman of the League stated "I am pleased as an owner and Chairman of the newly formed league that we have the framework for a 'super' league. It has been tough to get this far. We have had collegial talks with a group of well-meaning partners."

Commissioner Kevin Milliken commented, "I am proud of how fast we were able to put this deal together, how much true passion everyone has for our sport, and how everyone has come together to make this great day in our sport happen."

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