Detroit WAZA FLO is on a hot streak, crushing the Louisville Lightning in an extremely physical home opener yesterday afternoon at the Taylor Sportsplex with a score of 9-3. “After working through a rocky first period, we came together perfectly,” said Detroit Head Coach Dominic Scicluna. “We will have to continue to work harder and smarter to stay on top this season.” “Louisville started with a high degree of energy, but we matched that after the first ten minutes and controlled the
After intense preseason training and the acquisition of key veteran players, the PASL’s Detroit WAZA FLO captured the win in their season opener, best described as an 11-3 blowout against the Ohio Vortex. “It started out a bit rocky, but our veterans got this win,” said Head Coach Costea Decu after the game. “Our team has room for improvement, but we have great depth of talent and we are looking good for this season.” The game was tied 2-2 in the first, but Detroit came alive outscoring the
With the PASL season starting tonight, we thought it was fitting to do a preview of the 2011/2012 season. Catch our interview with PASL Director of Operations Sydney Nusinov. Western Division 1. San Diego Sockers 2. Anaheim Bolts 3. Turlock Express 4. Revolucion Tijuana 5. Tacoma Stars 6. Phoenix Monsoon Eastern Division 1. Cincinnati Kings 2. Louisville Lightning 3. Detroit Waza 4. Illinois Piasa 5. Kansas Magic 6. Ohio Vortex PASL Champion: San Diego Sockers PASL MVP: Kraig Chiles, San Diego
This past weekend, seventeen soccer players from the Louisville Lightning soccer program combined with the Louisville Soccer Alliance (LSA) to help earn the Men’s Open Championship and bragging rights among all Region II teams. A total of four teams based out of Louisville travelled to the Tournament of Champions in Fort Wayne, IN. This event features the state and league championship teams from the Midwest Region’s 14 state associations. The Men’s Open Championship game was won after a tense 2-2 tie
Season tickets for the upcoming Anaheim Bolts inaugural season are on sale now. The Professional Arena Soccer League season runs October 2011 through March 2012 and will include 12 home dates at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena. Aside from a special inaugural price, benefits to ordering season tickets include exclusive Anaheim Bolts parties, both inseason and off-season, discounted merchandise, game day giveaways, exclusive meet and greets with the players, coaches, dance team and mascot and more. Tickets are available now by
The Cincinnati Kings professional indoor soccer team earned their fourth win of the season and outscored Canton-based Ohio Vortex, 10-6. Eddie Hertsenberg, Jeff Hughes and Drew Ducker each added two goals while Kenney Bertz, Matt Breines, Kwame Sarkodie and George Davis IV chipped in one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Craig Salvati earned his fourth consecutive win in the net for the Kings. The Kings’ next home match is Saturday, Dec. 18 against San Diego, 7:35 p.m. at the Cincinnati Gardens.
The Cincinnati Kings (4-0) came away with a 10-6 victory over the Ohio Vortex (1-2) after a strong second half performance. Former Cleveland City Stars midfielder Steve Gillespie would put the Vortex on the board early in the first quarter, but Cincinnati would fight back to bring the score to 1-1. A goal by Drew Ducker would push the Kings to 2-1, but Milko Cecez evened things up minutes later. Cincinnati’s Eddie Herstenberg and Ohio’s John Ball brought the score to 3-3
This weekend is our last chance to catch the Ohio Vortex at the Canton Civic Center. The Vortex take on the Detroit Waza (Friday, Jan. 15th) and the Louisville Lightning (Saturday, Jan. 16th). They will then embark on a long, long road trip to finish the season. The Vortex have quietly created a talented squad with a good mix of youth and experience. Seasoned veteran Wes Sechrist matches perfectly with the passion and fire of midfielder Allen Eller. Defender Mike Pertz
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