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.

Chris Salvaggione Signs with S&E

Chris Salvaggione of Fort Collins, Colorado has signed a representation contract with S&E Entertainment; S&E will serve as Salvaggione’s agents to further his professional soccer career. 

Salvagionne made his professional debut in 2010 for A.C. St. Louis of the NASL, which competed in the USSF Division 2 league. He was a substantial contributing for the club in its inaugral season, logging significant minutes and scoring some fantastic goals. 

Collegiately, Salvaggionne began his soccer career at Gardner-Webb University, transferring to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as a junior in 2007. He helped his Gardner-Webb team win the 2006 Atlantic Sun Championship and reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. While at UNC Charlotte he was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team and the NSCAA/Adidas All-Mid-Atlantic second team as a junior, and was the A-10 Offensive Player of the Year, an NSCAA Second Team All-American, and a Hermann Trophy semi-finalist as a senior.

During his college years Salvaggione also played extensively in the USL Premier Development League, featuring for Colorado Springs Blizzard, the DFW Tornados and Austin Aztex U23.

Troy Cole Signs with S&E

Troy Cole of Laguna Hills, California has signed a representation contract with S&E Entertainment; S&E will serve as Cole’s agents to further his professional soccer career. 

Cole made his professional debut in 2010 for A.C. St. Louis of the NASL, which competed in the USSF Division 2 league. He showed significant promise for the club, logging significant minutes as a holding, defensive midfielder and defender for the club in its inaugral season. 

Collegiately, Cole starred for Mars Hill College, starting 36 of 37 games, and for Irvine Valley College, leading the team to a #3 junior college ranking in California.