I have to say I have enjoyed covering the PASL this season; it’s been a rewarding experience. Seeing great talent sign on with PASL clubs shows the true quality of the league. I was thrilled to see John Michael Hayden, who spent time with the Cleveland City Stars, sign with the Louisville Lightning. It was also good to see a veteran defender like Wes Sechrist sign with the Ohio Vortex, a team which already included fiery midfielder Allen Eller. Rumors of a John Ball revival
Some key stats from the December 19th match against 1790 Cincinnati Express: Allen Eller 3 goals (hat trick), 1 assist Milko Cecez 2 goals Adis Kuduzovic 2 goals, 2 assists Lucas Martorana 1 goal Adam Campellone 1 goal Nate Yates 1 assist Wes Sechrist 1 assist Jared Dombrowski 1 assist Midfielder Steve Gillespie missed the match with an injury (turf toe).
Key statistics from the Detroit Waza vs. Ohio Vortex: Steve Gillespie 1 goal Allen Eller 1 goal Israel Jones 1 goal Adis Kudzovic 1 goal Pete Angelokostopoulas 1 goal Dado Girozdanic 1 assist A major signing is expected from the Vortex before January 1st. There is already a solid core of players with Eller, Gillespie, and defender Mike Pertz.
Here are some notable stats from Saturday’s match against Cincinnati: Adam Campellone 2 goals Allen Eller 1 goal, 2 assists Matt Tutich 1 goal, 1 assist Steve Gillespie 1 assist Pete Angelokostopoulos 1 goal Milko Cevez 1 goal Midfielder Allen Eller served as a field general for the young squad. His leadership was quite an asset with the absence of Head Coach Denil Antonio. Steve Gillespie continues the successful transition from outdoor to arena soccer. Steve’s experience with the USL’s Cleveland City Stars is making a difference. Dado Grozdanic