 | Michigan Bucks Press Release May 22, 2004 Contact: Kyle Karns (989) 781-6888 info@BucksSoccer.com BUCKS NEED WIN SUNDAY AND HELP Chicago and Boulder (CO) Can Qualify For Open Cup With WinsThe Michigan Bucks need a win tomorrow (Sunday) for a chance to qualify for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament. Kick-off is set for 6:35pm at Hurley Field in Berkley against the Cleveland Internationals. The two teams in the Central Conference of the Premier Development League (PDL) with the most points (best record) after four qualifying matches advance. The Bucks (2-0-1) not only must win, but also need either Boulder (3-0) to lose to St. Louis tonight or Chicago (3-0) to lose to Des Moines Sunday night. If the Bucks win, and should Chicago or Boulder tie, then the league's tie-breaker system kicks in. If the Bucks win Sunday, they would win a Goal-Differential (GD) tie-breaker with the Fort Wayne (3-0-1), who have completed their qualifying matches. The next tie-breaker is Goals Scored (GS). GD and GS are capped at a maximum of 3 per game. Teams receive 3 points for a win;1 point for a tie. Team Points GP W L T GD GS Fort Wayne 10 4 3 0 1 5 8 Chicago FR 9 3 3 0 0 9 9 Boulder RR 9 3 3 0 0 7 8 MI Bucks 7 3 2 0 1 6 7 Games Remaining: Saturday, May 22 St. Louis at Boulder Sunday, May 23 Des Moines at Chicago Sunday, May 23 Cleveland at Michigan Bucks 6:35pm at Hurley Field in Berkley. For a complete schedule, player roster, standings, statistics, results, stadium directions, news and more, or to join the Bucks Insider, fans may go to: http://buckssoccer.com BUCKS SEASON 4-PASSThe Season 4-Pass allows admission for up to 4 people (adult or kid) into each regular season home game ($324 value) for just $115 (less than $30 per season ticket) and will be available at the gate (at Hurley Field in Berkley) on Sunday (6:35pm kick-off) and again at Wednesday's 7:30pm match against the Toledo Slayers. JOIN THE BUCKS FREE INSIDER With this free email service you will get discounts on Bucks tickets, the latest news on the effort to bring an MLS team to Detroit, game-night reports and weekly press releases from the Bucks and be eligible for the Bucks Grand Soccer Prize: 2005 Bucks Season Tickets and an autographed jersey from the MLS player of your choice. | |
