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Cougars send Leo Gibson to Ignition for draft picks
Thursday Nov 15, 2007
Stockton, CA – Nov. 15, 2007 – The California Cougars, of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), announce the acquisition of a first round selection in the 2008 Supplemental Draft and future considerations from the Detroit Ignition in exchange for the playing rights to forward Leo Gibson.
The Cougars selected Gibson with the 40th pick in the 2007 MISL Supplemental Draft. Gibson previously played for the Minnesota Thunder of the USL-1, and was a teammate of current Cougar midfielder Brian Farber. The 24 year old forward is originally from Monrovia, Liberia and currently resides in the Midwest. He did not appear in the Cougars’ 2007 training camp.
“We traded Leo’s playing rights because he wanted to play closer to home, we never got a chance to take a look at him in our camp,” said Cougars’ head coach Bernie Lilavois. “Detroit seems like a better fit for him. We received some draft picks in next year’s supplemental draft, which is the same draft we used to select Kupono Low. This trade basically replaces a non-active player on our roster for two future picks. I think it shows our commitment not only to this season but to a bright future at the same time.”
The Cougars play the Ignition (2-1) this Saturday night at 7:15 in the Stockton Arena. The Cougars (1-1) beat La Raza de Monterrey (1-2) on November 10, 2007, 20-10, for their first victory of the season. Tickets are available online at californiacougars.net and by phone by calling (209) 373-1550.
About the California Cougars:
The California Cougars are a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). The MISL is a single-entity organization that features a coast to coast presence across North America including soccer talent representing players from 31 different countries. The Cougars made their competitive debut in November of 2005, after being announced on February 28, 2004. The team makes its home at the state-of-the-art Stockton Arena, in Stockton, California. The Stockton Arena opened in December 2005, and is an integral part of the cities developing waterfront district. For additional information please contact Greg Young, Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting, by phone: 209-373-1559, or by email: gyoung@californiacougars.net. You can also visit the Cougars’ official website at http://www.californiacougars.net.
About The MISL:
The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) was launched in August of 2001 as a six-team single-entity professional indoor soccer circuit. The MISL is comprised of a group of investors who hold ownership shares in the League, participate in a management committee, and serve as MISL team operators. The MISL League Office is located within the greater New York City metropolitan area in Westport, CT, and is managed by the League’s Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Ryan. The Major Indoor Soccer League represents the major league of professional indoor soccer, featuring the finest indoor soccer players from 32 countries around the world. The nine MISL clubs competing in the 2007-08 season are the Baltimore Blast, California Cougars, Chicago Storm, 2007 championship finalist Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave, and the defending MISL Champion Philadelphia KiXX, with the addition of three expansion clubs, Monterrey La Raza, New Jersey Ironmen, and the Orlando Sharks. The MISL represents the major league of professional indoor soccer, featuring the finest indoor soccer players from around the world. The 2006-07 MISL season featured six teams with the debut of the Detroit Ignition. The MISL Monterrey club, the New Jersey Ironmen, and the Orlando Sharks are set to join the competition for the 2007-08 season. The MISL is dedicated to providing its fans with outstanding entertainment at affordable prices, offering sports entertainment for a fraction of the cost associated with other major league sporting events.
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