Two Comets Named to Masl Team of the Week
November 8, 2016 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) News Release
Two Comets Named to Masl Team of the Week
(, Credit: Kory Brinton/ Upper 90 Photos)
KANSAS CITY (Nov. 8, 2016) - The Kansas City Comets got a big win last Friday night over their rivals, the Milwaukee Wave. The victory was led by defender Brian Harris and forward Leo Gibson and today both of them were named to the Major Arena Soccer League's Team of the Week. Goalkeeper Stephen Paterson, who got his first win of the season, was named Honorable Mention on this week's team.
The MASL Team of the Week is selected using the Stars awarded at each game and by soliciting nominations from each team. Players nominated by teams were each awarded three points and stars were awarded 3 points (1st Star), 2 points (2nd star) and 1 Point (3rd star) respectively.
Goalkeeper:
Chris Toth (San Diego Sockers) - The Sockers keeper shut down another 20 saves and recorded another win as he led side to a win over the Dallas Sidekicks on Saturday.
Defender:
Brian Harris (Kansas City Comets) - The veteran defender made his season debut after signing his new contract on Opening Day last weekend. He made a quick impact with a goal and an assist and was a key part of the team defense.
Midfielder:
Mauricio Salles (Ontario Fury) - Salles fought to the very end for his team, notching two goals and an assist for the Fury in their loss to Sonora. For his efforts, he was named the game's 2nd Star.
Forwards:
Leo Gibson (Kansas City Comets) - Former league MVP Gibson returned to form on Friday night at home. The veteran defender was involved in nearly two-thirds of his team's scores with four goals and three assists. He was an easy-choice as the game's 1st Star
Vinicius Dantas (Baltimore Blast) - This Brazilian forward opened his team's scoring efforts this season and didn't stop until the final whistle. In Baltimore's opening game on Saturday, Dantas scored four goals and assisted on another as his team defeated the Harrisburg Heat 11-6 on the road.
Franck Tayou (Soles de Sonora) - Sometimes the best defense is a great offense, at least according to Sonora's Tayou. He was named the game's 3rd Star after he scored two goals an assist on the way to a 13-8 victory over the Ontario Fury.
Honorable Mention:
Christopher Welch (Turlock Express), Stephen Paterson (Kansas City Comets), Alex Caceres (Ontario Fury), Daniel Lopez (Soles de Sonora), Jamie Lovegrove (Dallas Sidekicks), Anthony Medina (San Diego Sockers), Tony Donatelli (Baltimore Blast)
The Kansas City Comets have a long rich history of indoor soccer in KC, including the 2014 MISL Championship. The reigning Back-to-Back MASL Central Division champions begin play at home on October 29th at the Silverstein Eve Centers Arena. For tickets and information call 855.452.GOAL (4625)
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