NEWS

MISL All-League, All-Rookie Teams Announced

TAMPA, Fla. - The Major Indoor Soccer League honored the top performers from the 2012-13 regular season today, naming the All-MISL First and Second Teams as well as the All-Rookie Team.   Six MISL clubs are represented in the teams, with the Baltimore Blast and Rochester Lancers leading the way with four selections each. The Milwaukee Wave and [...]

MISL Award Finalists Announced

TAMPA, Fla. - The Major Indoor Soccer League announced the finalists for its 2012-13 awards honoring the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defender of the Year, Goalkeeper of the Year and Coach of the Year from the 2012-13 season.   The winners will be announced at the MISL Championship Series media luncheon/awards ceremony in [...]

Soul Eliminated From Playoffs As Blast Collect 10-7 Victory

Soul Eliminated From Playoffs As Blast Collect 10-7 Victory Baltimore ends Chicago’s season and advances to MISL Finals BALTIMORE — The Chicago Soul’s inaugural season came to a close on Saturday night at the 1st Mariner Arena as the Baltimore Blast assembled a second-half rally that earned them a 10-7 victory and a return to [...]

Soul Beaten By Blast In Game 1 Of Semifinals

CHICAGO — The Chicago Soul were unable to contain the Baltimore Blast in Game 1 of the MISL Semifinals, dropping 22-13 on Tuesday night at the Odeum Sports and Expo Center. The Blast, who received a huge boost from hat tricks by Adauto Neto and Lucas Roque, proved to be too much for the Soul [...]

Chicago Soul Playoff Tickets On Sale

Playoff details are confirmed! The Chicago Soul are set to take on the Baltimore Blast in Game 1 on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. CT at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Ill. Tickets are $15.00 (50% off with proof of ticket purchase from 2/27 or 3/1 game). Please contact Dave Mokry at [...]

Soul Clinch MISL Playoff Berth With Win Over Silver Knights

Soul Clinch MISL Playoff Berth With Win Over Silver Knights Chicago locks in fourth seed to face Baltimore in postseason play   CHICAGO — With a 17-6 victory over the Syracuse Silver Knights on Friday night at the Sears Centre Arena, the Chicago Soul clinched an MISL playoff berth in their inaugural season. Carlos Muñoz [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: Novi Marojevic

NOVI MAROJEVIC HEAD COACH   Marojević, who possesses over 20 years of professional soccer experience, launched his career in Yugoslavia, playing for FC Sutjeska, FC Radnicki, FC Partizan, FC Vozdovac and FC Celik. He accumulated two national championships while playing for FC Sutjeska. He was also a member of the Yugoslavian National Soccer Team, and [...]

Soul Crushed By Overtime Loss To Comets

CHICAGO – In an intense, nail-biting battle that extended to overtime, the Missouri Comets (13-13) came out on top with an 8-6 victory against the Chicago Soul (10-15) on Wednesday night at the Sears Centre Arena. Missouri’s Byron Alvarez fired the game-winning goal in overtime, spoiling the Soul’s chances at clinching a playoff spot on Wednesday. [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: Jeff Kraft

JEFF KRAFT ASSISTANT COACH   Kraft, who joined the Soul in December 2012, possesses over 25 years of indoor soccer experience. Prior to the Soul, he served as head coach for the Rockford Rampage and Chicago Riot, and assistant coach for the Chicago Storm. Kraft has earned several honors throughout his coaching career, including the [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: Sara Kilker

SARA KILKER ATHLETIC TRAINER   Sara Kilker graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Athletic Training in 2009. After completing an internship with the United States Olympic Education Committee in Marquette, MI she moved to Columbus, GA where she earned her Masters in Public Administration in 2011. In 2011, she moved back to [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #77 Alexander Megson

#77 ALEXANDER MEGSON MIDFIELDER   Megson, a 26-year-old midfielder, came aboard the Soul after previously spending three years in the MISL. The Tacoma, Washington native previously played for the Syracuse Silver Knights (2011) and Chicago Riot (2009). While at Syracuse, Megson tallied nine goals, five assists, 23 points, and 11 blocks in 14 games. With [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #33 Aaron Nichols

#33 AARON NICHOLS DEFENDER   Nichols, a defender from Woodstock Ill., came to the Soul after playing four years of NCAA Division I soccer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The 24-year-old defender also previously played for Chicago Fire’s U-20 team. Nichols is currently in his first season in the MISL.     Season Highlights   [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #23 Jeff Richey

#23 JEFF RICHEY GOALKEEPER   Richey, a reputable MISL goalkeeper, is the co-captain of the Soul. The 36-year-old Fort Wayne, Indiana native brings 13 years of professional soccer experience to the club. He began his professional career in 2000 with Sioux Falls Spitefire of the Premier Development League (PDL), where he earned an All-PDL Selection honor. [...]

Soul Soar Past Comets 13-2

INDEPENDENCE, MO — Jeff Richey and the Chicago Soul (10-14) were well on their way to their second shutout of the season until Brian Harris of the Missouri Comets (11-13) put an end to the Soul’s 13-0 run with six seconds remaining in regulation. Powered by Alexander Megson’s hat trick, Chicago still went on to [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #22 Christian Meza

#22 CHRISTIAN MEZA FORWARD   Meza, a 22-year-old forward from Carpentersville, Ill., joined the Soul after playing one season with the Charlotte Eagles of the USL-Pro and four years of NCAA Division I soccer at Bradley University. While at Bradley, Meza earned First Team All-Midwest Region, First Team All-Conference, and First Team All-Tournament in 2011. [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #21 Semir Mesanovic

#21 SEMIR MESANOVIC MIDFIELDER   Mesanovic, who has 10 years of professional soccer experience under his belt, came to the Soul from the Rockford Rampage of the Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL). There, he led the squad in scoring with 14 goals in 11 games. Prior to Rockford, Mesanovic was with the MISL’s Chicago Riot, [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #20 Marco Sullo

#20 MARCO SULLO MIDFIELDER   Sullo, 25, is currently in his fourth season of professional indoor soccer. The midfielder out of Melrose Park, Ill. has previously played for the Chicago Riot (2010) and Rockford Rampage (2008-2010). Sullo also spent time with the Chicago Sockers and the U.S. National U-16 Camp.     Season Highlights   [...]

Soul Face Three-Player Suspension

Soul Face Three-Player Suspension Ayegbusi, Degand and Muñoz penalized after Monday’s game CHICAGO – The Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) has announced suspensions following Monday night’s game between the Chicago Soul and Milwaukee Wave at the Sears Centre Arena.   * Chicago’s Tijani Ayegbusi is suspended for the remainder of the 2012-13 season, including the playoffs. * [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #19 Eric Lukin

#19 ERIC LUKIN MIDFIELDER   Lukin, a professional indoor soccer veteran, came to the Soul after most recently spending time with the PASL’s Rockford Rampage, where he led the squad to a 4-0 start to the season. Lukin, a graduate of UIC, also played for the Chicago Riot in 2010.     Season Highlights   [...]

Soul Unable to Complete Rally Against Wave

CHICAGO – The Chicago Soul (9-14) were hoping to avoid a series sweep against the Milwaukee Wave (18-3), but were halted in their comeback efforts in the fourth quarter, allowing the Wave to take a 15-10 victory behind Ian Bennett’s hat trick on Monday night at the Sears Centre Arena.   Trailing 8-2 midway through the [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #18 Carlos Muñoz

#18 CARLOS MUÑOZ FORWARD   Muñoz, a 25-year-old Uruguayan forward, joined the Soul after most recently playing for the Miramar Misiones of the Uruguayan Second Division, leading the team to playoffs. Muñoz is currently in his first season in the MISL.     Season Highlights   In 22 appearances with the Soul so far, Muñoz [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #16 Roberto Gallo

#16 ROBERTO GALLO DEFENDER   Gallo is in his fourth season in the MISL. The 28-year-old defender from Chicago most recently played for the Chicago Riot (2010) and Rockford Rampage (2008-2010). While playing for the Rampage in his first season, Gallo made an appearance in the championship game, and went on to earn MISL All-Rookie [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #14 Tijani Ayegbusi

#14 TIJANI AYEGBUSI DEFENDER   Ayegbusi joined the Soul after spending the 2011-12 season with the Wichita Wings. The veteran defender will enters his 14th season of professional soccer. He began his career in his native country, Nigeria, where he played for prestigious clubs, such as Julius Berger (1999), 3 SC of Ibadan (1999-2000), Kwara [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #13 Fred Degand

#13 FRED DEGAND DEFENDER   Degand, a professional indoor soccer veteran, came aboard the Soul after stints with MISL teams, such as the Cleveland Force, Chicago Storm, Rockford Rampage, and Chicago Riot, where he served as captain. Degand also played for several A-League teams, including the Hershey Wildcats, Cincinnati River Hawks, Virginia Beach Mariners, Charleston Battery, and [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #12 Pablo

#12 PABLO MIDFIELDER   The Florianopolis, Brazil native came to the Soul after spending three seasons with the Milwaukee Wave, during which he earned two championships. The 32-year-old midfielder has earned titles with Palos Altos of the Futsal Latino’s League in 2012 and 2010. Pablo also won an MISL championship with the Baltimore Blast in [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #11 Matthew Stewart

#11 MATTHEW STEWART MIDFIELDER   Stewart, 36, joined the Soul after spending the 2011-2012 campaign with the Milwaukee Wave, during which he earned his second MISL Championship with the squad. Prior to Milwaukee, Stewart played for the Rockford Rampage, where he served as captain and led the club in points (35), assists (9) and 3-point [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #10 Carlos “Chile” Farias

#10 CARLOS “CHILE” FARIAS FORWARD   Farias, a native of Santiago, Chile, brings 17 years of professional soccer experience to the Soul. The two-time MISL MVP and national champion most recently played for Flash de Monterrey in Mexico. Prior to that, Farias played for various other professional indoor teams, such as Rochester Lancers (2012), Wichita [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #8 Bato Radoncic

#8 BATO RADONCIC FORWARD   A native of Montenegro, Radoncic has been playing professional soccer since 1996 when he signed with Berane, a 2nd division team from his home country.  He came to the United States in 2001 to play with the Milwaukee Rampage of the USL’s A-League. In 2006, as a member of the [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #7 Judson McKinney

#7 JUDSON MCKINNEY MIDFIELDER   McKinney was selected as the first overall pick by the Soul at the 2012 MISL Combine in Missouri. The Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio native launched his professional career in 2010 playing for the Charlotte Eagles of the USL Pro. Prior to Charlotte, McKinney played Division I Soccer for the University of [...]

Countdown to Playoffs: #5 Ephraim Beard

#5 EPHRAIM BEARD MIDFIELDER   Beard, a midfielder out of Schaumburg, Ill., joined the Soul after playing NCAA Division I soccer at Bradley University. The 23-year-old All-Midwest and All-American candidate also played for the elite Sockers FC Chicago program and helped his team to three straight Illinois State Cup championship game appearances. Beard is currently [...]