Chase Harrison in Pre-Season with D.C. United

Chase Harrison is training once again with D.C. United during their MLS pre-season, looking to secure a roster spot for the 2011 season. 

Chase Harrison was a busy man in 2010. He started the season in the NASL with Crystal Palace Baltimore. He then joined the Richmond Kickers. After the USL-2 season ended he trained with D.C. United. Following that, he then joined the Columbus Crew during their run in the playoffs. 

Harrison played 60 minutes in D.C. United's exhibition match against Florida Internatioanal University on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. He played the first 30 minutes half in the net for D.C. and played the second half for FIU. The match ended 4-0 in favor of D.C. United.

Rodriguez Scores Again in Comets' Loss

Lucas Rodriguez continued his excellent form, scoring a goal and adding an assist and creating another goal in the Missouri Comets' loss to the Milwaukee Wave in MISL league action on Saturday night.

Early in the first period, Rodriguez played a penetrating ball to Byron Alvarez who smashed the ball off the wall into the center of the box for Leo Gibson to stroke home.  Rodriguez turned goalscorer in the third period, slotting home a loose ball after a scramble in front of Milwaukee's net.  Minutes later, Rodriguez raced down the outside of the pitch and found Alvarez for goal, giving the Comets a 14-9 lead.  Unfortunately, the Comets could not hold the lead and eventually fell to the Wave 17-16.


On Sunday night, Lucas Rodriguez continued his strong play by drawing a yellow card and penalty shot against the Omaha Vipers' goaltender after some fancy footwork put Rodriguez one-on-one to goal.  Byron Alvarez stepped up to convert the penalty shot.

Rodriguez Scores in Comets' Comeback

Lucas Rodriguez scored his second goal of the weekend in dramatic fashion.  Trailing the Omaha Vipers in MISL league play, the Missouri Comets needed a spark, having already lost a heart-breaker to the Baltimore Blast on Saturday night.  Lucas Rodriguez and his Comets teammates delivered, as Rodriguez scored a fantastic diving goal past the Omaha goalkeeper in the third period.

The Comets continued to battle and completed the comeback victory, winning 21-20.

Rodriguez and Perez Score First Goals

Congratulations to S&E Entertainment clients Lucas Rodriguez and Bryan Perez, who scored their first goals of the 2011 MISL indoor season for the Missouri Comets.

Playing against MISL power the Baltimore Blast, Rodriguez scored an unassisted goal in the second period.  He added an assist in the fourth period, finding Jamar Beasley with a nice pass.

Perez notched his first goal of the campaign in the fourth period with a tremendous headed effort.  Unfortunately, his heroics could not salvage the win, as the Comets fell 15-13

Mike Utley Leads Piasa to #8 Power Ranking

Playing in his first season as a professional indoor player, Mike Utley has lead the Illinois Piasa to a #8 spot in the latest PASL power rankings.

Utley solidified the expansion team's defensive line, helping the Piasa to a 10-3 victory against the Ohio Vortex and the #8 spot.

Lucas Rodriguez Tallies Assist in MISL Action

Lucas Rodriguez tallied an assist for the Missouri Comets against the Omaha Vipers in MISL action. After the Comets pulled their goalkeeper in favor of an extra attacker, Rodriguez found Leo Gibson with 1:50 left in the match.  Unfortunately, his efforts were not enough and the Vipers beat the Comets by a final score of 6-4.

Lucas Rodriguez is playing with the Missouri Comets in his first season as a professional in the MISL, having recently finished his first outdoor professional season with the Minnesota Stars of the NASL.

Mike Ambersley Signs with FC Tampa Bay

FC Tampa Bay announces the signing of forward Mike Ambersley, who previously played for A.C. St. Louis during the 2010 season in the USSF D-2 Pro League. Ambersley, a St. Louis native, signed a one-year deal for 2011 with a one-year club option for 2012.

While with St. Louis, Ambersley received top honors, including USSF D-2 Player of the Month in July and A.C. St. Louis Offensive Player of the Year. Ambersley ended the 2010 season ranked sixth in USSF D-2 for goals scored with 11. 

“Mike is a talented and hard-working player, which we witnessed firsthand during our 2010 season,” said Executive Vice President, Technical Director and Director of Player Development Perry Van Der Beck. “We look forward to having a player of his caliber join our organization.”

“I’m thrilled to be joining such a quality and professional organization,” said Ambersley. “I’m looking forward to being a part of this historical club and working towards winning the 2011 NASL title with FC Tampa Bay.