The
Comets find themselves right where they wanted to be as they head into
the holiday season. So far this year they have two victories over their
rivals, the Wichita Wings, and an exciting win against the defending
champion Milwaukee Wave. Those wins, plus a dominating 17-10 defeat of
the Syracuse Silver Knights, puts the 4-0 Missouri Comets near the top
of the MISL's standings. Their opponent tomorrow night, the Baltimore
Blast, also finds themselves undefeated with a record of 5-0.
The
strong start is nothing new for the Baltimore Blast. In 2010, they won
their first five games, and last season they won five of their first
six. However, they have seen quite a bit of player turnover this year,
including their star goalkeeper, Sagu. With two new goalkeepers and
several new young players, many thought the Blast could be vulnerable
this season. That has not been the case this year as new goalkeepers
William Venzela and Troy Hernandez have stepped in to fill Sagu's large
shoes.
The
Missouri Comets enter this game with the league's most proficient
offense, scoring 16.75 points per game. Scoring comes in bunches and
from all over the field. Twelve players have notched at least a goal so
far this year, while 2010-2011 MISL MVP, Byron Alvarez continues to
perform at an elite level this year. He leads the team and the league in
goals (9) and points (20). Captain Vahid Assadpour and second year
player, John Sosa, lead the team with seven and six goals respectively.
Tomorrow
is the Comets' 2nd Annual Day of Giving. This promotion allows the team
to honor and promote some of the great charities that the players and
staff work with throughout the year. Fans are encouraged to participate.
Below is the list of charities who will be accepting donations and what
they can bring:
Byron
Alvarez Foundation - Once again Byron Alvarez will be collecting new
and gently used soccer balls to help spread the beautiful game to those
who may not be able to afford the equipment.
After
the Comets first goal we are asking fans to shower the field with
soccer balls! We will collect all of the balls and Byron will distribute
them to those who are in need.
Kick
For Christ - Kick For Christ is a Christian charity founded by Leo
Gibson, soccer player for the MISL's Missouri Comets, and Worteh
Sampson, formerly of the MISL's Baltimore Blast.
The
purpose of this ministry is to bless youth in Leo and Worteh's home
country of Liberia, with much needed clothing and sporting gear. Liberia
is a small country located in West Africa, and was colonized by the
United States of America.
There
will be collection barrels throughout the Independence Events Center
concourse where you can drop off Soccer balls, Tennis balls,
Basketballs, Volleyballs, Footballs, and any other type of ball that
kids can kick around and play with to experience the joy of life.
Blair's
Foster Socks - Blair Michaela Shanahan Lane didn't have a problem with
teddy bears. Blair's problem was babies with cold, bare feet. Each time a
new foster child was given to her family's care, Blair, 11, asked the
same question.
"Why do foster kids always show up with stuffed animals, but no one can find them socks -
That
was Blair. Pragmatic. Compassionate. And determined to fix the problem.
Her solution was Foster Socks, a program dedicated to providing socks
to foster and homeless children.
The Galaxy Girls will be collecting New Socks at both entrances to the Independence Events Center.
The
Dalton Burner Foundation - The Dalton Burner Foundation was founded in
2010 for our buddy, Dalton. Dalton is a seven year old that was
diagnosed with Extraskeletal Myxiod Chondrosarcoma. Dalton has battled
this type of tumor twice now and is currently cancer-free. As you can
imagine, Dalton and his family have gone through major changes this
year, which is why this foundation was formed. We believe that no family
or child should have to go through this alone.
The Dalton Burner Foundation will be on-site at the Independence Events Center accepting donations throughout the game.
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