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Cougars complete trade, add Williams to roster
Thursday Dec 13, 2007
Stockton, CA – Dec. 13, 2007 – The California Cougars, of the Major Indoor Soccer League, announce the acquisition of forward Lee Williams as part of a trade with La Raza de Monterrey. Monterrey receives future draft considerations from California in exchange for the young forward.
“He adds another big strong target to our roster that defenders will have a tough time marking,” said Cougars head coach Bernie Lilavois. “The trade is good for both clubs. We get a young player who we can mold for the future and Monterrey gets a future player from us. It took longer than anticipated because Monterrey really took a long hard look at adding him to their roster. I’m glad we have him here.”
“He will be added immediately to our active roster and will be playing with the Pumas to get shifts and until his fitness level is up.”
The Stockton Pumas are the Cougars’ official minor league affiliate. Like the Cougars, the Pumas make Stockton Arena their home building. Puma home games are played just two hours before the start of Cougars games.
The red hot Cougars host the Baltimore Blast Saturday, December 15 at 7:15PM. California has won three straight games, including a 14-6 defeat of Monterrey last Sunday night at Stockton Arena. The Blast plays La Raza Thursday night in Mexico, and then makes the trip to Stockton Arena for Saturday’s game. Tickets to Saturday’s game are available by calling (209) 373-1550 or by visiting www.californiacougars.net.
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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