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Event Spotlight: Friday, December 27, 2002 Jersey Shore Boca Correspondent Mission, KS - The National Soccer Coaches Association of America announced today that Toms River East senior standout goalkeeper Chris Konopka has been named to the 2002 NSCAA / adidas High School Boys Region II All-America Team. |
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Event Spotlight: Sunday, December 22, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer Five unanswered goals in a span of fifteen minutes between the second and third period jumpstarted the Philadelphia KiXX to a 10-2 lead and they held off a Milwaukee rally late in the game to earn a 14-11 win over the Milwaukee Wave. |
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Event Spotlight: Sunday, December 8, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer
History does repeat itself; it two earlier season contests, the Philadelphia KiXX spotted the Blast and early lead only to come roaring back to walk away with the win. Last night, after being down 2-0 before the fans were settled in their seats, the KiXX allowed the visitors to gain a 10-6 advantage early in the third quarter. However, Goran Vasic (3G, 7P) and Shawn Boney (1G, 2A, 7P) led the Kixx to a 15-10 victory over the Blast in front of a season-high 4,852 fans at the First Union Spectrum. |
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Event Spotlight: Thursday, December 5, 2002 By David DealPublic and Media Relations Manager Philadelphia, PA - The defending Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Champions, Philadelphia KiXX, announced their TV schedule for the 2002-03 season today. The eight-game package will be shown live on CN8, which currently hits over 12 million households. CN8 Sports Anchor Lou Tilley will provide the play-by-play, while Jimmy Harrison serves as the color analyst. |
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Sunday, December 1, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer The Berlin Township Tornado blew into the 22nd annual Cinnaminson Thanksgiving Tournament with very high expectations. They had just completed a very successful 7-1-1 record this season. Game one against the Delran Express was a very defensive game leading to a 3-2 Berlin Township victory. Goalie Vincent Wilson and his stellar defense of Armando Silva, Chris Barbour and Nick Yaworski were tested time and time again but held strong for the win. |
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Event Spotlight: Sunday, December 1, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer Led by defenseman Drew Kopp (2G, 5 P) and strong goaltending by Peter Pappas, the Philadelphia KiXX maintained their undefeated record at home as the topped visiting San Diego in front of 3,752 fans at the First Union Spectrum. Playing for the first time in ten days (the KiXX defeated these same San Diego Sockers 10-5 on November 20), the KiXX drew first blood and never surrendered the lead in a game that was closer than the final score would indicate. |
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Saturday, November 30, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer It all started some thirty-one years ago by the then Mayor, John Fowler. He had heard about the South Jersey Soccer League through his many contacts and began a search for someone to bring it to reality in Berlin Township. |
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Saturday, November 23, 2002 By Susan HallSJSports Special Correspondent There were only two teams representing the South Jersey area in this year's State Group 1 girl's soccer bracket. Those teams were Cinnaminson and Pennsville. The Pirates lost in the first round, avoiding a matchup with Pennsville in the quarterfinals. The Lady Eagles on the other hand made it to the finals against Glen Rock. Both teams scored in the first half, but the defenses highlighted the rest of this competition. Keeper Paige Yeich was spectacular in goal for the Lady Eagles as this title game ended with a share of state championship crown. |
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Event Spotlight: Saturday, November 16, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League Champions, Philadelphia KiXX (8-3), defeated the Cleveland Force (4-4) 13-11 in front of 3,783 fans at the First Union Spectrum. KiXX Captain Kevin Sloan connected on the game-winning goal at 11:39 of the fourth quarter on an assist from Joe Scigliano. Sloan continues his hot foot, connecting on two goals for four points, recording 10 total points in his last three contests. Peter Pappas (7-2) earned the victory, recording nine saves on 14 shots, while Jim Larkin (4-4) took the loss for the Cleveland. |
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Event Spotlight: Saturday, November 16, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League Champions, Philadelphia KiXX (8-3), defeated the Cleveland Force (4-4) 13-11 in front of 3,783 fans at the First Union Spectrum. KiXX Captain Kevin Sloan connected on the game-winning goal at 11:39 of the fourth quarter on an assist from Joe Scigliano. Sloan continues his hot foot, connecting on two goals for four points, recording 10 total points in his last three contests. Peter Pappas (7-2) earned the victory, recording nine saves on 14 shots, while Jim Larkin (4-4) took the loss for the Cleveland. |
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Friday, November 15, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer The game of soccer has been labeled by some people as a sport which is emotion-based with physical demands that requires endurance and explosiveness. When you get that type of performance out of each player on the field, nothing but good things can come from that type of play. The Bulldogs from Haddonfield had the momentum in their favorite but not the advantage on the scoreboard early in the contest. Well, not until the second half of this Group 2 title game at Delran High School. Haddonfield scored the only goal in this game by Paul Reiss giving the Bulldogs the 2002 championship. |
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Friday, November 8, 2002 By Jerome MichaelsSJSports Special Correspondent Goalkeeper Ryan Jepson for Oakcrest was a busy person in the second round of the boy's South Jersey Group 3 soccer tournament. The Timber Creek offense looked as if they were on a man advantage as they were able to launch shot after shot within the final two minutes of regulation and most of the overtime period in this game. All of their efforts would come up short as Oakcrest's Chi Okpala got past the Timber Creek's defense and scored the winning goal with 32 seconds remaining in overtime. With the win, the Falcons move on to face Williamstown in the next round. |
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Thursday, November 7, 2002 By Crystal ParkerSJSports Staff Writer This game would come down to the team who kept their composure as time was winding down. It was a battle of two halves played closely as neither Maple Shade nor Schalick wanted to lose. Both of these teams were representing the South Jersey Group 1 girl's soccer bracket looking to move on in the playoff tournament. The third seeded Lady Wildcats from Maple Shade were hosting the sixth seeded Lady Cougars from Schalick. This game would end with late heroics with Samantha Bell the game winner to led Maple Shade past Schalick for a 2-1 victory. |
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Event Spotlight: Wednesday, November 6, 2002 By David Deal For the third consecutive weekend, the 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Champions, Philadelphia KiXX, compete in two games in as many days. Coming into this weekend, the KiXX post a 1-1 record in the first game of the back-to-back series, and a 2-0 record in the second game of the set. On Friday, November 8, the KiXX travel south to Baltimore to meet the hosting Blast at the 1st Mariner Bank Arena. The contest is scheduled to kick-off at 7:35 pm. Philadelphia then loads up for the plane ride to Cleveland, where they face the Force at The Convocation Center at CSU on Saturday, November 9 at 8:05 pm. |
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Tuesday, November 5, 2002 By Crystal Parker The coaching staff kept a watchful eye on their girl's soccer team encouraging them to play smart and limit their mistakes. Seeded as the underdog, Shawnee traveled to Cherry Hill West to begin the first round of the South Jersey Group IV soccer playoffs. The Renegades used an early lead to settle themselves and play pressure the ball soccer to get past West and their supporting fans. The 13th seeded Shawnee advanced to the next round with their 3-1 victory and will yet again travel to the 5th seeded Lady Braves from Absegami High School. |
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Event Spotlight: Sunday, November 3, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League Champions, Philadelphia KiXX (6-2), defeated the Harrisburg Heat (3-3) 6-4 in overtime in front of 2, 374 fans at the State Farm Show Arena. Don D'Ambra connected on the game-winning goal in overtime, on an assist from goalkeeper Peter Pappas. Pappas (5-2) earned the victory for the KiXX, while Raul Salas (0-2) took the loss for Harrisburg. |
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Saturday, November 2, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League Champions, Philadelphia KiXX (5-2), defeated the Baltimore Blast (2-5) 17-10 in front of 3,249 fans at the First Union Spectrum. KiXX defender Pat Morris scored the game-winning goal at 8:40 of the second quarter on an assist from goalkeeper Peter Pappas. Pappas (4-2) earned the victory and recorded 15 saves, while Brett Phillips (0-1) took the loss for Baltimore, stopping 13 shots on goal. |
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Sunday, October 27, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer As a kid growing up in South Philly, soccer was not a sport played by many, but today both boys and girls are participating at all ages. In Blackwood, the Highland Youth Soccer program has kids from age 6 and up, boys and girls, beginners and experienced all gathering on the weekend to play a game that is becoming more popular each year, soccer. This past Sunday the Sharpeis played the Akitas, a battle of 7 and 8 year old girls. At this age level, the coaches are on the field to instruct the kids, and to point them in the right direction. |
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Event Spotlight: Friday, October 25, 2002 By David Deal Former Head Coach Omid Namazi has been named the new head coach of the San Diego Spirit of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA). Namazi, the third head coach in club history, officially assumes his new position November 1. The WUSA is comprised of eight teams, including the local Philadelphia Charge. "Omid decided to leave to pursue other soccer endeavors. We are thankful for the time he spent with us, he was a critical piece of the team that won the championship last season. We wish him the best of luck in San Diego," stated KiXX Vice President of Operations Charles J. Pasquale. |
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Thursday, October 24, 2002 By Crystal ParkerSJSports Staff Writer Moorestown High School was the place to be as not only were the girl's soccer team hosting Vineland in the Coaches Tournament, Shawnee and the Lady Quakers were also battling it out in a big field hockey competition. On this day, the main focus in the soccer arena was on this quarterfinals game. The sixteen-seeded Lady Clan from Vineland were looking to get a little respect as they were looking to record another upset against the eight-seeded Moorestown Quakers. Both of these teams matched each other's intensity as Moorestown scored the lone to advance to the next round. |
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Wednesday, October 23, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer Before the start of this game, West Deptford and Bishop Eustace were able to put their regular season schedule out of their minds and concentrate on the second round of the girl's South Jersey Coaches tournament. Both of these teams were in first place in their division and were looking to add another win to their overall record and advance to the next round. The Lady Crusaders kept the offensive pressure on when it counted and posted a 2-1 victory over the Lady Eagles from West Deptford. |
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Event Spotlight: Monday, October 21, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Four Philadelphia Charge players will be making their television debut this weekend when they appear on The Learning Channel's hit show "Trading Spaces." The episode, which is scheduled to air this Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. (ET) on TLC, will be the first that features professional athletes on the hit show. |
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Event Spotlight: Saturday, October 19, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League Champion Philadelphia KiXX (3-1) defeated the Dallas Sidekicks (2-3) 10-8 in the first overtime of the season in front of 3,127 fans at the First Union Spectrum. KiXX defender Glenn Carbonara scored the game-winning goal at 4:01 in overtime, on an assist from goalkeeper Peter Pappas. Pappas (3-1) earned the victory and recorded nine saves, while David Doyle (0-1) took the loss for Dallas, stopping 11 shots on goal. |
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Wednesday, October 16, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Charge midfielder Lorrie Fair was named to the U.S. Women's National Team roster Wednesday for the 2002 Gold Cup by head coach April Heinrichs. Fair was among 18 players selected, as the U.S. will attempt to qualify for the 2003 Women's World Cup in China. Fair, a 24-year-old midfielder, is a national team veteran, having become the second youngest player in US WNT history to appear in 100 career matches. She had five assists for the Charge this season, missing two games due to national team duty. |
 High School Soccer:New Egypt Keeps Divisional Race Close as Warriors Shutout Riverside Tuesday, October 15, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer There is a serious battle going on in the Burlington County Freedom Division between Riverside, Palmyra and New Egypt. With only a handful of games remaining in the regular season, each one of these teams has just one divisional match-up left on their schedule. Last night, New Egypt (9-4-0, 5-3-0) played host to the division leading Riverside Rams in a classic boy's soccer game. The Warriors were up to the challenge as they scored two goals in each half and prevent their opponents from clinching the division. Keeper Jason Britton recorded the shutout for New Egypt as he saved 11 shots. |
| Event Spotlight: Charge Lose to Breakers in Hall of Fame Game Koleski Scores in 2-1 Setback to Boston Breakers Monday, October 14, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent ONEONTA, NY - Tara Koleski scored the lone goal for the Charge as Philadelphia lost to the Boston Breakers, 2-1, in the Hall of Fame Game at At-A-Glance Field on Monday afternoon. Kristine Lilly and Sarah Yohe each scored for the Breakers, who were playing in the Hall of Fame Game for a second straight year. |
 High School Soccer:Second Half Goal Advances West Deptford Past Ocean City Monday, October 14, 2002 By Susan HallSJSports Special Correspondent The opening round of the South Jersey Coaches Tournament began for the Lady Red Raiders from Ocean City hosting the Lady Eagles from West Deptford. Both teams knew they had to win or they would be eliminated in the first round. The first half of this game was very physical with each team trying to set the tempo looking for that elusive goal. West Deptford would get credit for the only goal recorded when the ball apparently crossed the line right as the goalkeeper picked up the ball. West Deptford (10-1-0) would move on to the second round of tournament. |
| Event Spotlight: Shanker Leads KiXX Over Cleveland 13-5 Forward Joel Shanker Records a Hat-trick in Leading Philadelphia Over the Force Monday, October 14, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League Champion Philadelphia KiXX (2-1) defeated conference rival Cleveland Force (1-2) 13-5 in front of 3,326 fans at the First Union Spectrum. For the second consecutive game, KiXX forward Don D'Ambra scored the game-winning goal. Gary DePalma recorded the assist. Peter Pappas (2-1) earned the victory and recorded eight saves, while Jim Larkin (1-2) took the loss for Cleveland. |
| Event Spotlight: Charge Invites Locals for Tryout Club Invites Spinelli, Toland & Allgyer to Oneonta Thursday, October 10, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent The Philadelphia Charge has invited Tracey Spinelli, Kelli Toland and Heather Allgyer to try out for the team during the Hall of Fame Game weekend. The trio of players all hail from the Philadelphia region and will travel with the club to Oneonta, NY this weekend when the Charge take on the Boston Breakers in the Hall of Fame Game on Monday, October 17 at 2 p.m. "The Delaware Valley has produced some quality soccer players," Charge head coach Mark Krikorian said. "We will take this opportunity to evaluate some of the local talent and see if they have what it takes to play in the WUSA." |
 High School Soccer:Haddon Heights Rallies in Second Half to Beat Woodbury Wednesday, October 9, 2002 By Crystal ParkerSJSports Staff Writer There's a battle going on in the Colonial Conference Patriot Division between two closely matched teams. When the Haddon Heights girl's soccer team traveled to Woodbury to take on the Lady Herd, these two teams were trying to get back to the five hundred level in their quest to reach the playoffs. Haddon Heights would come alive and score two goals in the second half to record a 2-1 victory. Marissa Weick came away with the winning goal for the Lady Garnets. |
 High School Soccer:Moorestown Extends Their Winning Streak Tuesday, October 8, 2002 By Jerome MichaelsSJSports Special Correspondent Both of these teams played solid soccer for the entire game. Rancocas Valley boy's soccer team knew what they were up against when they traveled to Moorestown. Arguably the best team right now, the Quakers have looked good this season as they are playing extremely well. This game would end in a heartbreaker for the Red Devils as Moorestown (10-0-0) won this Burlington County Liberty Division game on an own goal. |
| Event Spotlight: Eagles Quarterback Donovan McNabb Makes Special Appearance at KiXX Game Pro-bowler Comes October 13, 2002 When Philadelphia Hosts the Cleveland Force Monday, October 7, 2002 By David Deal The Philadelphia KiXX team up with the Donovan McNabb Foundation, which promotes diabetes awareness and prevention. This is a disease that has hit Donovan personally; Donovan's father, Samuel, suffers from Type 2 diabetes. In attendance, along with thousands of other fans, will be children that have received assistance from Donovan through his Foundation. This special event is designed to provide guests of the Donovan McNabb Foundation with a fun-filled, exciting evening of professional indoor soccer. |
 Event Spotlight:KiXX Top Harrisburg 11-10 in Home Opener Sunday, October 6, 2002 By David W. Unkle Emotion play a major role in a player's performance; not enough emotion and the result is a lackluster performance. Too much emotion creates misplays and mental lapses and the emotion was running high as the Kixx had their MISL Championship banner raised to the rafters of the First Union Spectrum in a pre-game ceremony and the players received their championship rings. The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Champion Philadelphia Kixx learned some hard lessons about emotion in their first two games as defending champions. |
 High School Soccer:West Deptford Hands Sterling Their First Loss of Season Friday, October 4, 2002 By Art ReddSJSports Staff Writer All it took was one goal to go into the net to end their eight game unbeaten streak. The Sterling Silver Knight's boys soccer team were the ones putting the pressure on West Deptford's goal keeper Jim Wiltsee most of the game. Today, Bill Prinz was in the right place at the right time to score the lone goal half way through the first half to give West Deptford (4-2-2) the victory over their Colonial Conference Liberty Division opponents. |
 High School Soccer:Audubon Hustles to Win Over Sterling Wednesday, October 2, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer In girl's soccer action, the Sterling Lady Knights were going up against the Green Wave from Audubon High School. This Colonial Conference Liberty Division game saw six different players score goals as both teams were looking for their first divisional win. Sterling's keeper Denise Spurio had a busy day turning away 16 shots but that was not enough as four shots got by. Audubon's Ally Jones, Amanda Malony, Emma Jakubowski and Noelle Bissinger each scored giving the Wave (6-3, 1-2) the 4-2 win. |
 High School Soccer:Dean's Penalty Kick Pushes Township Past Cherokee Tuesday, October 1, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer The Cherokee Chiefs were hosting the high-flying Minutemen from Washington Township in an Olympic Conference American Division matchup under the nighttime lights. This closely battled boy's soccer game came down to a penalty kick that resulted in the winning goal. With the game tie at one apiece, Township's Brad Dean was rewarded a penalty kick that he nailed to give the Minutemen a 2-1 victory. Washington Township (5-2-0), with the win, has extended their winning streak to four games. |
| High School Soccer: 2002 Varsity Boys Soccer Preview The Mustangs Find Reason to Believe with Youthful Team and Senior Leadership Tuesday, October 1, 2002 By Bob WankelSJSports Staff Writer Another fall is upon us. This means school, this means that your daily dose of 12 hours of sleep you were getting in the summer has now been cut to 6 hours, because you are scrambling to get things done. This also means high school sports are back in swing at Triton Regional and the 2002 Varsity Boys Varsity Soccer Team led by Head Coach Bill McGrath is looking to follow up on last year's building season. |
 High School Soccer:Determined Haddon Heights Picks Up Win In Overtime Monday, September 30, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer Haddon Heights and Cherokee competed in a non-league boy's soccer match-up this afternoon. At the end of regulation, both teams worked hard tying this game at two goals apiece. But it seemed as if the Garnets wanted it more as Phil Sobolewski found the back of the net what proved to be the winning goal in overtime. Tim Garvin added one more goal to give Cherokee their second loss in a row. Haddon Heights (6-1-0) won the game 4-2. |
| Event Spotlight: 2001-02 MISL Champions Fall Victim to Last Second Goal in Opener WISL Champion Dallas Sidekicks Defeated the Defending MISL Champion Philadelphia KiXX 14-13 in the Season-Opener Saturday, September 28, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 World Indoor Soccer League (WISL) Champion Dallas Sidekicks defeated the defending Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Champion Philadelphia KiXX 14-13 in front of 6,887 fans at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. Dallas Player/Coach Tatu scored the game-winning goal with less than a second (0.8) remaining to lead the Sidekicks to their first MISL victory. Dallas sixth attacker David Doyle (1-0) earned the victory, while Peter Pappas (0-1) took the loss for the KiXX. |
 High School Soccer:Washington Township Gets Even Against Lenape Tuesday, September 24, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer A battle between two good boy's soccer team turned into a one-sided matchup as the Minutemen from Washington Township traveled to Lenape High School to take on the Indians. Township would take the lead in this game and never looked back. Brad Dean was very successful in this game as he scored two goals to lead the Minutemen's charge while Ryan Bradley was magnificent only allowing one goal in this game. Township walked away with a 5-1 victory when it counted. |
 South Jersey Soccer:BTAA Youth Host Soccer Clinic Sunday, September 22, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer A few months ago young Conner Travis of Berlin Township, won a chance to host a soccer clinic for his team. Conner won this by participating in the annual Chinese auction held by the Berlin Township Parent Teachers Association. With my own experience as a USSF and New Jersey High School referee, I also enlisted the aid of former Rutgers- Camden soccer star Colin Law to give the boys some of the finer points of the game. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge's Pichon Scores in WUSA All-Star Game Frenchwomen Scores Lone North Goal in 6-1 Loss Saturday, September 21, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent PORTLAND, OR - Philadelphia Charge forward and reigning league MVP and Offensive Player of the Year Marinette Pichon scored the lone goal for the North All-Stars on Saturday as the South came away with a 6-1 victory in the 2002 WUSA All-Star Game at PGE Park. Washington's Abby Wambach, playing for the South, tallied two goals and one assist to claim the Hyundai MVP award, as 14,208 fans turned out to watch the inaugural All-Star Game. |
 High School Soccer:Haddonfield Hustles Past Audubon Friday, September 20, 2002 By Art ReddSJSports Staff Writer Coach Falana kept the pressure on his boy's soccer team from Haddonfield during their game at Audubon High School. For two halves, he instructed the Bulldogs to stay focus and work hard for every ball. Haddonfield did exactly that, pressuring the Audubon defense to hustle their way past the Green Wave. Haddonfield (3-0-1) would shutdown and shutout their opponent by a score of 3-0 in a Colonial Conference Liberty Division game. |
 High School Soccer:Clayton Remains Undefeated With Win Over Highland Wednesday, September 18, 2002 By Vincent LewisSJSports Staff Writer In an interdivision boy's soccer game, Clayton would travel to their unlikely opponent of Highland. This was an opportunity for these two teams to meet with the Tartans moving to the Tri-County Conference with this year's realignment. The Clippers from Clayton, in this game, was the team putting the pressure on the defense giving them good scoring chances in the first half. Kevin McDonald's second half goal proved to be the winning goal that pushed Clayton (2-0-1) past Highland by a 2-1 margin. |
 High School Soccer:Audubon Begins Season with a Victory Over New Egypt Friday, September 13, 2002 By Art ReddSJSports Staff Writer With the start of the fall sports schedule, every team begins with the same record and high hopes of a successful season. So when the New Egypt girl's soccer team finally made it to Audubon High School for their non-league matchup, the long anticipated wait was finally over. Audubon wasted little time getting on the scoreboard and scoring often in the first half. The Audubon Lady Wave recorded five goals from five different players in the first half to pull away from the Warriors. Audubon finished the game scoring 6 goals to shut out New Egypt. |
 Event Spotlight:Pichon Highlights Five Charge Players Selected to All-Star Team Reigning MVP Joined by Fair, Benson, Moore and Tietjen Wednesday, September 4, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia Charge players Marinette Pichon, Lorrie Fair, Jenny Benson, Melissa Moore and Jen Tietjen were all named as starters for the inaugural WUSA All-Star Game that will be held Saturday, September 21 at PGE Park in Portland, Oregon at 4:00 p.m. ET. The format for the WUSA All-Star Game will feature the North All-Stars vs. the South All-Stars, as the best players from the WUSA's eight teams will be split into two squads. The North team will feature players from the Boston Breakers, New York Power, Charge and San Jose CyberRays, while the South will consist of athletes from the Atlanta Beat, Carolina Courage, San Diego Spirit and Washington Freedom. |
| Event Spotlight: KiXX Acquire All-Star Defender Glenn Carbonara from the Wave Vineland, NJ Native Returns Home for his 13th Season Friday, August 30, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Champion Philadelphia KiXX announced the acquisition of All-Star defender Glenn Carbonara from the Milwaukee Wave today. As per club policy, the amount is undisclosed. The Vineland, NJ native played his college career at Rutgers University, where he led the Scarlet Knights to the Final Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 1988. |
| Event Spotlight: MISL Champion KiXX Open Training Camp September 3 Philadelphia Begins Preparing for their Title-Defense Friday, August 30, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Champion Philadelphia KiXX open training camp Tuesday, September 3, in preparation of the 2002-03 title-defending season. Training camp is held at Tri-State Sports Complex in Aston, PA. The camp runs Monday through Saturday, each day beginning at 11:00 AM. |
 South Jersey Soccer:TBAA Soccer Tournament 2002 Monday, August 26, 2002 SJSports TBAA Special Correspondent A total of 106 soccer teams converged on 14 Valley Brook & Glen Landing Soccer fields the weekend of August 23rd, 24th and 25th to participate in the Timberbirch Broadmoor Athletic Association (TBAA) tournament. Everyone was a winner. Players had nothing but soccer, soccer and more soccer everywhere you looked. Parents and family were all cheering there favorite teams on. When the kids were done there games, they treated themselves by grabbing freeze pops to cool off. |
| Event Spotlight: KiXX Shine on U.S. National Fustal Team Omid Namazi and Pat Morris Score Two Goals Each in Futsal Tournament Monday, August 26, 2002 By David Deal The 2001-02 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Champion Philadelphia KiXX General Manager/Head Coach Omid Namazi and defender Pat Morris each scored two goals against Mexico in the National Futsal Tournament yesterday. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge's Pichon Named WUSA's Most Valuable Player Frenchwoman Adds MVP to Growing Trophy Case Thursday, August 22, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent One day after being named the WUSA Offensive Player of the Year, Philadelphia Charge forward Marinette Pichon was honored as the league's 2002 Most Valuable Player on Thursday. Pichon, who is currently in France with her national team, became the second consecutive WUSA player to capture both awards. New York's Tiffeny Milbrett also accomplished the feat in the inaugural campaign. |
 Event Spotlight:Pichon, Iverson, Tietjen Headline Charge Players on All-WUSA Team MF Zhao Lihong & D Jenny Benson Named to Second Team Thursday, August 22, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia Charge forward Marinette Pichon and defenders Erica Iverson and Jen Tietjen were named to the All-WUSA First Team on Wednesday. In addition, midfielder Zhao Lihong and defender Jenny Benson were named to the All-WUSA Second Team. Philadelphia's five total players on both teams were tied for best with Carolina, which had four on the First Team and one on the Second Team. Pichon was also named the league's Offensive Player of the Year Wednesday after leading the Charge with 14 goals and 29 points in just her first year in the league. The Frenchwoman, who also had an assist this season, set Charge single-season records in goals and points and became the franchise's all-time leading scorer. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge's Krik Orian Named WUSA Coach of the Year Charge Head Coach Outdistances Carolina's Marcia McDermott and Washington's Jim Gabarra Tuesday, August 20, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent The Women's United Soccer Association named Philadelphia Charge head coach Mark Krikorian Coach of the Year Tuesday. Krikorian finished ahead of both Carolina's Marcia McDermott and Washington's Jim Gabarra in the poll, which was voted on by WUSA coaches, general managers, players, and select media representatives. |
| Event Spotlight: Late Goal Ends Charge Season Washington Advances to the WUSA Finals Saturday, August 17, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Monica Gerardo scored in the 80th minute as Washington defeated the Philadelphia Charge 1-0 on Saturday in the WUSA semifinal round. Washington will next face the winner of the Carolina-Atlanta game in Founders Cup II next Saturday in Atlanta. Marinette Pichon and Mandy Clemens combined for nine shots but could not put one past Freedom goalkeeper Siri Mullinix, as Philadelphia fell in the semifinals for the second-straight year. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge Host Mia Hamm and Freedom in Semifinals Charge Finish Second in Standings, Host Third-Seeded Washington Sunday, August 11, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent The Philadelphia Charge learned Sunday who their opponent will be in Saturday's WUSA semifinal contest at Villanova Stadium at 1:30 p.m. -- Mia Hamm and the Washington Freedom. The Charge learned their fate after the Carolina Courage played to a 1-1 tie against the San Diego Spirit on Sunday night to capture the WUSA regular-season championship. |
 Event Spotlight:A Win or Tie and the Charge are In Philadelphia Charge Weekly Monday, July 29, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Needing only four points to clinch a playoff spot and six points to earn homefield advantage, the Philadelphia Charge appeared poised to qualify for the postseason for a second straight year this past week. However, things didn't go quite as planned and the Charge earned only one point, going 0-1-1 and relinquishing two leads late. |
 Event Spotlight:Boston Rallies to Tie Charge Kemp's goal in 90th minute foils the Charge's chance at victory Saturday, July 27, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia's Liu Ailing scored in the 84th minute, but Boston's Allie Kemp scored the equalizer six minutes later, as the Charge and Breakers played to a 1-1 tie at Nickerson Field on Saturday night. The Charge (10-2-5, 35 pts) moved to 6-1-5 in its last 12 games and held on to first place in the WUSA standings. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge Tie Record Unbeaten Streak Philadelphia Charge Week-in-Review Monday, July 22, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent After spending a week out of first place, the Philadelphia Charge regained their top spot in the WUSA standings on Saturday with a 2-0 win over the Carolina Courage at Villanova Stadium. The win puts the Charge one point ahead of the Courage for first place, a position the Charge have held all but one week of the season. |
 Event Spotlight:Mitts Earns U.S. National Team Call Up Joins teammates Benson and Fair for match against Norway Monday, July 15, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia Charge defender Heather Mitts was selected to join the U.S. National Team for its four-day camp leading up to the July 21 match against Norway at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minn. Mitts replaces Carolina's Danielle Slaton, who has a knee injury. |
 Event Spotlight:Pichon Earns Player of the Week Honors Forward's hat trick just second in the WUSA this season Monday, July 8, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia Charge forward Marinette Pichon was named the Women's United Soccer Association Player of the Week for her efforts in the Charge's 3-1 win over the New York Power on Sunday, July 7. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge Pichon Named WUSA Player of the Month Forward becomes second straight Charge player to earn the honor Wednesday, July 3, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia Charge forward Marinette Pichon was named the Women's United Soccer Association Player of the Month for June by the Professional Soccer Reporters Association on Wednesday. Pichon garnered seven first-place votes and six second-place tallies for a total of 20 points, outdistancing second-place finisher Birgit Prinz of Carolina by five points. |
| World Cup Soccer: 2002 Recap Sunday, June 30, 2002 By Jim Law Who would have guessed it - Brazil winning the World Cup? OK, so my France prediction was way-way off base. Not far behind that was the other prediction of the USA not making it to the second round. Good thing I do not make predictions for a living. |
 Event Spotlight:Pichon, Moore Lead Charge To Victory Defense plays key in Charge's 7th win of the season Thursday, June 20, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Marinette Pichon scored two goals and Melissa Moore made season-high 10 saves to lead the Philadelphia Charge to a 3-1 win over the Carolina Courage Wednesday night at SAS Stadium in a battle of the top two clubs in the WUSA. Pichon extended her goal-scoring streak to four games for the Charge (7-1-2, 23 pts), who increased their season-long first-place lead to five points over the Courage (5-2-3, 18 pts). |
 Event Spotlight:Pichon, Moore Key 1-0 Win For Charge over Boston Monday, June 17, 2002 By David W. UnkleSJSports Staff Writer For the second week in a row, Charge forward Marinette Pichon generated all of the offense, scoring Philadelphia's only goal in a 1-0 effort against the Boston Breakers. In fact, Pichon has now scored four of the last five Charge goals. For her efforts, Pichon has taken a pounding at the hands of her opponents as the 5,465 fans at Villanova Stadium witnessed Saturday night. Witness the comments from Boston Head Coach Jay Hoffman. |
 Event Spotlight:Late Goal by Pichon Maintains Philadelphia's Home Undefeated Streak Tuesday, June 11, 2002 By David W. UnkleSJSports Staff Writer For eighty-six minutes it looked like the Philadelphia Charge would suffer its first home loss of the season. Despite having the WUSA's top-ranked offense (14 goals in seven games), the Charge couldn't buy a goal, being shutout by San Jose (0-0) last week and most of their match against the Washington Freedom. Playing without mid-fielder and team captain, Kelly Smith (who suffered a season-ending ACL tear), the Charge offense rested solely with Marinette Pichon who has shuttled between Villanova and France to compete for the French National Team. |
 Event Spotlight:Late Goal Salvages Tie For Charge Point earned keeps Philadelphia at top of WUSA Saturday, June 8, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent The late-game heroics of Philadelphia forward Marinette Pichon salvaged a 1-1 tie for the Charge against the Washington Freedom on Saturday at Villanova Stadium. Pichon's goal in the 87th minute prolonged Philadelphia's (5-1-2, 17pts) season-long occupation of the top spot in the WUSA for at least another week and improved the club's home record to 2-0-2 this season. |
| Event Spotlight: 0-0 Tie versus San Jose Proves Costly for Charge Tuesday, June 4, 2002 By David W. UnkleSJSports Staff Writer Saturday night's 0-0 tie versus the defending WUSA champion San Jose Cyber Rays maintained Philadelphia's first place lead (5-1-1) and their undefeated streak at home but it cost them the services of the WUSA's leading scorer. Forward Kelly Smith tore her anterior cruciate ligament in with less than twenty minutes remaining in the game and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher, effectively ending her WUSA season. Less than 48 hours after her injury, Smith was named WUSA Player of the Month for May 2002 as she led the Charge to a 3-1-0 record while scoring two goals and three assists. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge Battle Defending Champs to Scoreless Tie Melissa Moore Records Second Shutout of Season Saturday, June 1, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent The Philadelphia Charge maintained an unbeaten record at home as well as its first-place standing atop the WUSA, as the team recorded its first tie of the season in a 0-0 draw versus the San Jose CyberRays on Saturday night at Villanova Stadium. The Charge (5-1-1, 16 pts.) once again used steady goalkeeping from Melissa Moore, who tallied her second shutout of the year, in tying the defending champion CyberRays (3-3-2 11 pts.). |
| World Cup Soccer: 2002 Preview Thursday, May 30, 2002 By Jim Law Here it is only a day before the start of the World Cup and the American media is still asleep. When will they wake up? This is the single most viewed sporting event in the whole world. We in North America are very naive to think we are the center of the universe. Thirty two nations have spent the past four years qualifying for this event. All 736 players are ready. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge's Marinette Pichon Named WUSA Player of the Week Forward Scores Two Goals and Contributes to Third Score in 3-1 Win at Carolina Monday, May 27, 2002 Philadelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia Charge forward Marinette Pichon has been selected as the WUSA's Player of the Week for the week ending May 26, 2002. Pichon scored two goals and set up a third score as the Charge downed Carolina 3-1 on Saturday, May 25 at SAS Soccer Park. |
 Event Spotlight:Philadelphia Charge, WNJC 1360-AM, and South Jersey Sports Online Announce "Inside the Charge" on The Topcat & Taggart Sports Show Monday, May 27, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer June 2, 2002 marks the inaugural segment of Inside the Charge on The Topcat & Taggart Sports Show heard every Sunday from 4:30-5:30PM on Philadelphia's Renaissance Radio Station, WNJC 1360-AM. Each week a different member of the Philadelphia Charge will appear on the show between 5:00-5:30PM profiling their collegiate and professional career as the Philadelphia Charge continues their quest for the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) Founders Cup. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge Remain Undefeated in 3-1 Win over Washington Monday, May 13, 2002 SJSports Staff Writer The WUSA's (Women's United Soccer Association) most familiar player, Mia Hamm, could only watch as the hometown Philadelphia Charge remained undefeated (4-0-0) following an impressive 3-1 over the Washington Freedom (2-3-0) in front of 8,185 fans at Villanova Stadium and a national television audience. Hamm, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on her left femur in February, has yet to be cleared to play by team physicians. Even without Hamm, the Freedom came to town with the league's second leading scorer in Monica Gerardo (2G, 1A). There is no letdown because she [Hamm] won't be playing, said Charge coach Mark Krikorian, we'll play the team that shows up. And that they did. |
 Event Spotlight:Smith Earns Player of the Week Honors Captain's Goal, Assist Leads Charge to top of WUSA Standings Monday, May 13, 2002 Philadelphia Charge Correspondent Philadelphia Charge midfielder Kelly Smith was named the Women's United Soccer Association Player of the Week for her efforts in the Charge's 3-1 win over the Washington Freedom on Saturday, May 11. |
 Event Spotlight:Mayor Street Salutes MISL Champion KiXX Proclaims Monday, May 13 KiXX Day in Philadelphia Monday, May 13, 2002 By Greg Wiley In recognition of the Philadelphia KiXX winning the 2001-2002 Major Indoor Soccer League Championship, Mayor John Street declared Monday, May 13 Philadelphia KiXX Day in the City of Philadelphia. |
| Event Spotlight: Week in Review Monday, May 6, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Jennifer Tietjen, Marinette Pichon and Mandy Clemens all scored goals to lift the Philadelphia Charge to a 4-2 win over the Boston Breakers in the club's 2002 home opener at Villanova Stadium Saturday night. Pichon also had an assist for Philadelphia, which improved its record to 3-0-0 and keeps the club in a tie for first place in the WUSA with the Carolina Courage. |
 Event Spotlight:Charge Stay Undefeated and in First Place Home Opener a Hit as Philly Downs Boston, 4-2 Saturday, May 4, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Three goals in seven minutes bridging the first and second halves powered the Philadelphia Charge to a 4-2 win over the Boston Breakers in the club's 2002 home-opener in front of 6,629 at Villanova Stadium Saturday night. Jennifer Tietjen, Marinette Pichon and Mandy Clemens all scored for Philadelphia, which improved its record to 3-0-0 and keeps the club in a tie for first place in the WUSA with the Carolina Courage. |
| Event Spotlight: KiXX Win First-ever MISL Championship Handsor Registers Hat-Trick and Takes Home MVP Friday, May 3, 2002 By Greg Wiley Chris Handsor scored the game -winning goal with 36.7 seconds left in the game, completing his hat trick and lifting the Philadelphia KiXX to their first-ever Major Indoor Soccer League Championship, 8-6, over the two-time defending champion Milwaukee Wave at the Bradley Center. Joel Shanker added a goal and an assist and Peter Pappas made 18 saves for Philadelphia, which rebounded from a 1-0 series deficit to win the best-of-three championship set two-games-to-one in front of an MISL postseason record crowd of 16,082. |
 South Jersey Soccer:Star Soccer Academy Returns in 2002 for its 19th Year Monday, April 29, 2002 By Boog Williams Nine great weeks of soccer day camps in the PA and NJ area starts on June 10 and ends August 9. "The Star Soccer Academy (www.starsocceracademy.com) is a camp for players who want to improve to their maximum potential and have fun at the same time. Our goal is to give campers of all ability levels a very enriching overall experience, improving their skills and team play in a positive, yet challenging atmosphere. Now entering our 19th year, we enthusiastically welcome boys and girls of all ages and abilities." - Skip Roderick, Camp Director. |
| Event Spotlight: Sloan, Pappas Help KiXX Even Series Game 3 Needed to Decide MISL Championship Saturday, April 27, 2002 By Greg Wiley A two-point goal by Kevin Sloan at 5:48 of the fourth quarter gave the Philadelphia KiXX an 8-4 win over the Milwaukee Wave in Game 2 of the MISL Championship Series at the First Union Center Saturday night. The KiXX victory will force a deciding Game 3 in this best-of-three format to be played Friday, May 3, in Milwaukee. |
| Event Spotlight: Smith's Last-Minute Penalty-kick Goal Lifts Charge to Victory Philly improves to 2-0 behind strong play from Pichon Saturday, April 27, 2002 By Greg WileyPhiladelphia Charge Correspondent Kelly Smith's penalty kick goal in the 89th minute proved to be the game-winner as the Philadelphia Charge defeated the New York Power, 2-1, at Mitchel Athletic Complex Saturday night. Mary-Frances Monroe also scored, registering her first WUSA goal, for the Charge, who improved to 2-0 and remained in a tie for first place in the league with six points. |
| Event Spotlight: Philadelphia Charge Week-in-Review Monday, April 22, 2002 By Greg Wiley The Philadelphia Charge didn't have a game this past week, but practiced every day expect Sunday in preparation for their next contest this Saturday against the New York Power. The Charge haven't played since their season-opening 2-0 win over the Atlanta Beat at Herndon Stadium. |
 South Jersey Soccer:TBAA Titans Soccer Team are South American U9 Champs Friday, April 19, 2002 SJSports TBAA Special Correspondent Needing a win or tie to clinch the championship against the Warriors, Brian Cullen scored a late goal in the second half as the Titans rallied from a 3-1 deficit and came away with a 3-3 tie and the championship in the U9 class. The Titans scored the only goal of the first half as David Bannan scored in the games first five minutes to stake the Titans to a 1-0 lead. With the Warriors mounting a constant attack, Titan goalkeeper Evan Buck was outstanding in goal, including an incredible save on a penalty shot to keep the Titans in front heading into the second half. |
| Event Spotlight: Smith Leads Charge To Season-Opening Win Charge captain scores first goal of the game as Philly Beats Atlanta, 2-0 Saturday, April 13, 2002 By Greg Wiley Kelly Smith scored in the 60th minute to break a scoreless tie and Zhao Lihong added another goal as the Philadelphia Charge defeated the Atlanta Beat 2-0 at Herndon Stadium Saturday night in the season-opener for both clubs. The Charge (1-0) avenged last season's playoff loss to Beat (0-1), while also defeating the club for the first time in four regular-season contests. |
| Event Spotlight: Philadelphia Charge Week-in-Review Tuesday, April 9, 2002 By Greg Wiley The Philadelphia Charge lost to the New York Power, 2-1, on Sunday, ending their exhibition schedule with a 4-2-1 mark. Captain and midfielder Kelly Smith scored the lone goal for the Charge, who outscored their opponents 31-11 this preseason. |
| Event Spotlight: Charge Sign Villanova's Schillig Goalkeeper Signed to Reserve Roster; Charge Trade for Freedom Draft Pick Wednesday, April 3, 2002 By Greg Wiley One day after not selecting a player in the WUSA Waiver Draft, the Philadelphia Charge signed Villanova goalkeeper Janel Schillig and midfielder Michelle Demko to the club's reserve roster on Wednesday. The Charge also finalized a trade with the Washington, exchanging 2002 salary cap space for the Freedom's 2003 first-round draft choice. |
| Event Spotlight: KiXX Select Penn State's Ricardo Villar in 2002 Amateur Draft Philadelphia also selects Gloucester Twp. native Jeff Moore Tuesday, March 12, 2002 By Greg Wiley The Philadelphia KiXX on Tuesday selected Penn State star Ricardo Villar with their Territorial Round pick and made Richard Stockton College's Jeff Moore the club's first overall selection in the 2002 Major Indoor Soccer League Amateur Draft. |
 South Jersey Soccer:Two Weeks of Review for Berlin Twp. U-11 Girl's Soccer Saturday, March 9, 2002 By Bogg Williams The Spring Soccer Season has started in the South Jersey area. In the first week, if you played on Saturday, it was cold and windy and if you played on Sunday, it was a very nice spring day. The second week was just the opposite. The temperatures change for both weeks was around 30 degrees difference on each day. |
 Event Spotlight:Philly Native and KiXX Star Pat Morris Invited to U.S. Futsal National Team Training Camp KiXX player/coach Omid Namazi also Invited Tuesday, March 5, 2002 By Greg Wiley Philadelphia KiXX defender and Pat Morris and player/coach Omid Namazi have been invited to participate in the upcoming U.S. Futsal National Team Training Camp in Washington, DC from March 17-22. |
| Event Spotlight: African-American History Month: Briana Scurry Sunday, February 24, 2002 By Meaghan Williams Briana Scurry was born on September 7,1971 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but grew up in Daytona, Minnesota. She went to college at the University of Massachusetts and graduated in the spring of 1995. Yes my person is still alive. |
 Event Spotlight:Pappas, Morris Highlight KiXX' All-Stars Five Total KiXX Named to Team, with Pappas and Morris Voted to be Starters Wednesday, January 23, 2002 By Greg Wiley The Major Indoor Soccer League announced its 2002 All-Star teams Wednesday and five Philadelphia KiXX players-goaltender Peter Pappas, defender Pat Morris, midfielder Gary DePalma and forwards Joel Shanker and Chris Handsor-earned spots on the roster. |
 Event Spotlight:KiXX Join Bobble Head Craze Peter Pappas Bobble Head Doll Night Jan. 26 at First Union Spectrum Thursday, January 17, 2002 By Greg Wiley The Philadelphia KiXX will be giving away 5,000 Peter Pappas Bobble Head Dolls to kids 14 and under on Saturday, January 26 when the club returns home from a four-game road trip to face the first-place Milwaukee Wave at the First Union Spectrum at 7:05 p.m. |
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