The Chicago Storm professional indoor soccer team announces the signing of forward Randi Patterson, 23, for the organization’s 2008-2009 Xtreme Soccer League season. Per team policy, terms of the player agreement are not disclosed.
“I think Randi is a quality young player, and I’m excited to see how he adapts to indoor,” Storm head coach Steve Morris said. “He seems to have the skill set, and he adds some pace to the team. He’s a goal scorer, obviously, leading the Charleston Battery this summer. He’s represented Trinidad at the national team level. He’s got pace, quickness, and he’s willing to mix it up in the corners. He’s got a knack around the goal.”
Patterson scored 61 goals and added 19 assists in his collegiate career with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he was a two-time Southern Conference Player of the Year and National Soccer Coaches Association of American All-American selection. Patterson enters the 2008-2009 XSL season as the second-youngest player on the Storm, seven months older than Storm defender Gabriel Cigliano.
“As a whole, I think indoor has badly needed some fresh new talent,” Morris said. “You’re seeing newer, fresher faces, and it’s time to see what some of these young players have. When you put that together with a solid base of veterans, it’s a nice blend.”
The following is the Chicago Storm’s 15-man roster heading into 2008-2009: Lazo Alavanja, D; Stephen Armstrong, M/F; Ian Bennett, M/F; Chris Brisson, D; Chris Cerroni, F; Gabriel Cigliano, D; Fabinho, D; Will Kletzien, D; Vladimir Knezevic, D; Awadalla Morad, F; Randi Patterson, F; Jeff Richey, GK; Andy Rosenband, M; Branko Savic, D; Zlatko Zebic, F
The Chicago Storm organization enters its fifth season of professional indoor soccer. Chicago’s 2008-2009 Xtreme Soccer League season kicks off with a road game at New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 14, and the Storm’s home opener takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, against Milwaukee at the Sears Centre Arena. Storm offices are located at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., in Hoffman Estates. For more information on all aspects of Storm soccer, including season tickets, group outings, birthday parties and more, call 1-866-STORM-81 (1-866-786-7681), or visit www.ChicagoStorm.net.
Founded this summer by the Chicago Storm, Detroit Ignition, Milwaukee Wave and New Jersey Ironmen, the Xtreme Soccer League is more than an indoor soccer league. The Xtreme Soccer Xperience is an energetic and innovative 12-month sports lifestyle brand built around skilled soccer professionals, entertainment and fan participation – both live and online. For more information, visit www.XtremeSL.net.