MISL 2 Baltimore Blast

Two Blast Players Earn MISL Weekly Honors

Published on January 10, 2005 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Baltimore Blast News Release


MISL Offensive Play of the Week – Chile Farias

Blast forward Chile Farias led the Blast to back-to-back home wins this past weekend with four goals and one assist in the two games. Friday night in an 11-6 win over the Kansas City Comets, Farias recorded three goals and one assist, marking his second hat trick of the season. His first goal of Friday's game tied the game at 2-2 at 4:41 of the second quarter and his second goal of the night (a PPG) tied the game at 3-3 at 14:32 of the second quarter. He completed his hat trick at 4:06 of the fourth quarter to kick off the Blast's seven-goal run that clinched the victory. Saturday night Farias recorded one goal (the game-winner) at 8:07 of the third quarter in the 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Wave. Farias leads the Blast and is tied to lead the MISL with 27 points in 16 games played this season. He ranks second on the Blast and is tied for third in the MISL with 16 goals. He also leads the Blast and is tied for third in the MISL with 11 assists. Farias was named Co-Offensive Player of the Week on 12/6/04.

MISL Defensive Play of the Week – Danny Kelly

Blast veteran Danny Kelly, playing in just his second season as a defender, recorded one goal, two assists and four blocks this weekend, leading the Blast defense to just nine goals allowed in two games. On Friday night, Kelly tallied a goal, two assists and three blocks in the 11-6 win over the Kansas City Comets. His goal Friday night was the second of seven straight for the Blast and tied the game at 6-6. His first assist of the night tied the game at 3-3 and his second assist put the Blast ahead 8-6. The following night he recorded one block while helping the Blast hold the Milwaukee Wave to just three goals. Kelly missed 12 games with a knee injury and returned to the playing field on January 2 in St. Louis. In the three games since his return, the Blast is 2-1.

Last Time Out:

The Blast moved into fourth place in the MISL with back-to-back wins over the weekend. The Blast defeated the Kansas City Comets, 11-6, Friday night and then beat the Milwaukee Wave, 4-3, on Saturday. The Blast trailed the Comets, 6-4, at the start of the fourth quarter and went on to score seven consecutive goals for the win. Brian Rowland got the win Friday, making 16 saves on 22 shots faced and Sagu earned Saturday night's victory when he turned away 12 of 15 Wave shots and held Milwaukee to just three goals on the night.

Blast Signs Millwood:

After completing two consecutive 15-day/five-game contracts, forward Machel Millwood has signed with the Blast for the remainder of the season. Millwood has eight goals and three assists for 11 points in 11 games this season with the Blast.

Blast vs. Force:

Sunday will be the second of eight matches between the Blast and the Force this season and the second game between the clubs in Cleveland. The Blast and Force will face off six more times after this weekend, with the Blast hosting the Force for the first time on January 29. Led by Chile Farias' three goals and two assists, the Blast defeated the Force, 11-7, on December 4th when the teams met for the first time.

Date Location Result
12/4/04 @ Convo @ CSU W, 11-7
1/16/05 @ Convo @ CSU
1/29/05 1st Mariner Arena
2/19/05 1st Mariner Arena
3/11/05 @ Convo @ CSU
4/1/05 1st Mariner Arena
4/8/05 @ Convo @ CSU
4/22/05 1st Mariner Arena

Injury Report:
Player Injury Status Total Games Missed (Due to Injury)
Denison Cabral Knee Out 11
Carlos Garcia Knee Out 11
Adilson De Lima Knee Doubtful 13

Baltimore All-Time Regular-Season Records:
Season Regular-Season Record Postseason
1992-93 27-13 0-2
1993-94 26-14 0-2
1994-95 23-17 1-2
1995-96 25-15 3-3
1996-97 21-19 3-2
1997-98 12-28 DNQ
1998-99 19-21 DNQ
1999-00 26-18 2-2
2000-01 22-18 3-2
2001-02 18-26 0-1
2002-03 18-18 4-1
2003-04 25-11 4-0
2004-05 8-9 0-0

This Week's Schedule:

Tuesday, January 11 – noon – Du Burns Arena
Wednesday, January 12 – Practice - 10 a.m. – Du Burns Arena
Thursday, January 13 – Practice – 11 a.m. – Du Burns Arena
Friday, January 14 – Practice – 10 a.m. – Du Burns Arena
Saturday, January 15 – Travel Day
Sunday, January 16 – Game @ Cleveland, 3:05 p.m. ET
*Practice times and location are subject to change; to confirm times and locations, call the Blast office at 410-558-4294

For Tickets:

Blast season tickets and mini-plans are on sale now by calling the Blast office at 410-73-BLAST. Single-game tickets cost $20 and $17 and are available at the 1st Mariner Arena Box Office and by calling TicketMaster at 410-547-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information on all Blast tickets, call the Blast office at 410-73-BLAST.

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