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
“Past, Present, and Future: The Journey of American Soccer” is an orignal series with three distinct purposes. First, it offers an examination into the rich history of soccer in America. Second, a critique is developed based on the current state of the game. Third, the uneasy, but incredibly promising future of soccer here in the States is carefully dissected and predicted. All of these ideas come from multiple perspectives in the American soccer scene. From the former owner of the
The Louisville Lightning (PASL-Pro) have scheduled a press conference for January 4th. The club is expected to announce that they have signed a key player. Insiders suggest this may be the biggest event in the franchise’s young history. Ben Wilson will provide coverage of the press conference here at International Soccer Network.
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).
The Bermuda Hogges and Western Mass Pioneers have announced that they will be playing in the PDL next season. Both played in the USL’s Second Division last season. Perhaps this is the first of many moves caused by the USL/NASL dispute. The good news is that the USL-2 home openers have been announced and there are some exciting matchups.
A source with the USSF says that a definitive answer may not be available until next week, but some are suggesting that it indeed could be after the holidays. The Professional League Task Force is currently gathering and evaluating information from both groups. Another source was able to tell us that one committee has yet to see any documentation or be advised on the situation. This suggests that the process may not be as far as expected. I thnk everyone can agree
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.
Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber visited Montreal today to meet with Montreal Impact President Joey Saputo and government officials to discuss possible MLS expansion into Canada’s second-largest market.
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