Cape Cod Crusaders Press Release - http://www.mpsbr.com/
Friday, May 9th
WALTHAM, MA - The long await for Paul Baber finally comes to an end this weekend as the MPS Cape Cod Crusaders take the field for the 2008 home opener.
After claiming a fourth consecutive PDL Northeast Division title in 2007, Baber will field his new look Crusaders outfit for the first time against the New Hampshire Phantoms Saturday, May 10th at Mass Maritime Academy. Kick-off for the 2008 PDL Home Opener is slated for 7:00PM.
"There is tremendous excitement around the club to get the 2008 season underway," said Crusaders Head Coach Paul Baber. "The home venue of Mass Maritime Academy is a fantastic setting for PDL soccer and should be a spectacle for everyone in attendance."
Baber will field a mixture of returnees and new faces this weekend as the club looks to stretch their undefeated home streak that stretches back 26 games over a period of four seasons.
Returning faces for the 2008 season include club captain Graham Munro, forward Jason Massie and wide player Edens Chery.
"I feel we have again found the correct balance of returnees and supplemented these players with some of the best collegiate talent in the nation," said Baber. "It is my strong belief that the squad this year is loaded with the talent needed to compete at the highest level."
New faces on show this weekend include Yan Klukowski (Central Connecticut College), Michael Coburn (Memphis University), Matt Narode (Binghamton University) Even Scheffey (York College) and Michael Dickinson (former professional at Carlisle United).
The New Hampshire Phantoms come to visit after opening their 2008 season last weekend with a 1-1 tie at home against the Long Island Rough Riders.
"New Hampshire has recruited very well this year and we fully expect a very difficult contest on Saturday," said Baber. "The game has all the makings of a very competitive match-up and should be a fantastic occasion for all in attendance."
For more information on individual and group ticket packages for the Crusaders PDL home opener, please contact Graham Munro at 781 891 6900 ext 38 or gmunro@mpsbr.com
