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7/11/2007
Orlando Sharks Draft League Standouts
Orlando, Fla. - (July 11, 2007) – In preparation for the Orlando Shark’s inaugural season, the team participated in this week’s 2007 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) Expansion draft. A total of 10 players were selected including first-round pick, Jonathan Steele of the Baltimore Blast, as well as Philadelphia KiXX forward and indoor soccer veteran, Shawn Boney. Boney completed his 10th indoor soccer season in 2006-07, has participated in more than 200 games, scored more than 100 goals and leads the KiXX in penalty-kick goals. “The Expansion Draft allows new teams to draft experienced players upon which to build a strong foundation,” said Rich Bradley, team president. “Shawn is a player that brings a lot of experience, leadership and speed to the table. We will be looking to him and the other veteran players to help us make an impact on the field come October.” The Shark’s 2007 Expansion Draft selections in order were:
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1st Pick
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6th Pick |
| Name: Jonathan Steele |
Name: Jorge Valle |
| Height: 6'0 |
Height: 5'9 |
| Weight: 170 |
Weight: 155 |
| DOB: 7/02/1986 |
DOB: 2/19/1979 |
| Position: M |
Position: F |
| Fmr. Team: Baltimore |
Fmr. Team: Chicago |
| Hometown: Larne, N. Ireland |
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico |
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| 2nd Pick |
7th Pick |
| Name: Brian Rowland |
Name: Marcelo Santos |
| Height: 5'11 |
Height: 5'8 |
| Weight: 175 |
Weight: 178 |
| DOB: 12/30/1980 |
DOB: 5/28/1980 |
| Position: GK |
Position: M |
| Fmr. Team: Baltimore |
Fmr. Team: Milwaukee |
| Hometown: Toronto, Canada |
Hometown: Recife, Brazil |
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| 3rd Pick |
8th Pick |
| Name: Shawn Boney |
Name: Damien Pottinger |
| Height: 6'7 |
Height: 5'10 |
| Weight: 265 |
Weight: 180 |
| DOB: 8/28/1971 |
DOB: 1/17/1982 |
| Position: F |
Position: F |
| Fmr. Team: Philadelphia |
Fmr. Team: California |
| Hometown: Tacarigua, Trinidad |
Hometown: Toronto, Canada |
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| 4th Pick |
9th Pick |
| Name: Bill Sedgewick |
Name: Clay Roberts |
| Height: 5'11 |
Height: 6'2 |
| Weight: 180 |
Weight: 190 |
| DOB: 10/02/1971 |
DOB: 1/08/1982 |
| Position: D |
Position: D |
| Fmr. Team: Detroit |
Fmr. Team: Philadelphia |
| Hometown: Whearridge, CO |
Hometown: Plant City, FL |
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| 5th Pick |
10th Pick |
| Name: Miodrag Dierisilo |
Name: Sinisa Alebic |
| Height: 5'9 |
Height: 6'4 |
| Weight: 155 |
Weight: 190 |
| DOB: 9/02/1973 |
DOB: 9/24/1969 |
| Position: M |
Position: D |
| Fmr. Team: Detroit |
Fmr. Team: Chicago |
| Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia |
Hometown: Split, Croatia |
Each MISL roster lists a minimum of 16 players and a maximum of 20. The Orlando Sharks have drafted 15 players so far, including the selections of Rollins College MVP defender Anthony Santiago and Marquette standout Matt Blouin from the MISL College Draft.
In addition, beginning July 14, the Sharks’ coaching staff will scour the state for the best players at open tryouts. Players selected through this final process will be invited to attend training camp in September where ultimate roster decisions will be made. Additional information regarding open tryouts and the inaugural season, including season tickets, can be found on this site.
About the Orlando Sharks
The newest expansion team of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), the Orlando Sharks, an operating unit of Orlando-based BVC Sports & Entertainment, LLC, will compete with the Baltimore Blast, California Cougars, Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave, New Jersey Ironmen, Philadelphia Kixx and an MISL Monterrey (MX) team in the 2007-08 season. The Opening Night Gala (Shark’s Home Opener) kicks off the team’s Inaugural Season this fall at the Amway Arena on October 26, 2007 (game time is at 7:35 p.m.).
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