Comets Eager For Season Opener

For the third straight season the Missouri Comets are kicking off the MISL Regular Season schedule as the team opens with a home-and-home weekend series against the Wichita Wings. The Comets play host at the beautiful Independence Events Center for Friday night’s matchup at 7:35 p.m. CT, then travel to Wichita’s Hartman Arena for Sunday’s tilt at 3:05 p.m. CT.
These teams are very familiar, having faced each other six times last season. The two teams are once again playing for the Turnpike Trophy, sponsored by the tourism departments of the City of Independence, Mo. and Park City, Kan. The Comets currently own the trophy by winning the head-to-head series four games to two last season, however Wichita won the final match of the series in front of an announced crowd of nearly 9,000 people at Sprint Center.
The Wings hope to continue their winning trend with the addition of former Comets’ players Geison and Tiguinho, while retaining stars like goalkeeper Sanaldo Carvalho and 2011-2012 All-Rookie Defender Kevin Ten Eyck.
Missouri has had a busy offseason as well. A summer trip back home for coach Kim Roentved led to the signing of two Danish forwards, Kevin Jorgensen and Mads Falck. Both players have extensive experience at the highest levels of European and International Futsal and are excited to bring their skills to the MISL.
“It is a little different than Futsal, but Danny (Waltman), Brian (Harris) and the rest of the guys have really helped us to get adjusted,” said Jorgensen. “We’re really looking forward to playing in front of the home fans. They have already been very supportive and encouraging to us.”
Tickets are still available for tomorrow night’s match. Fans can call 855-KC-ARENA (522-7362) for information. For more information about the Comets, visit www.cometsindoorsoccer.com.