Richard Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 For Immediate Release: January 20, 2005 Vancouver signs free-agent midfielder Steve Klein VANCOUVER, BC – The Vancouver Whitecaps Director of Soccer Operations, Bob Lenarduzzi, and head coach, Bob Lilley, announced today the signing of midfielder Steve Klein. Klein agreed to a one-year deal with an option. “Steve is the consummate two-way player, whose versatility enables him to play many different positions,” said Lilley. “He understands the game very well, and is prepared to do the little things that help teams win. His experience and professionalism will be a major asset to the club.” Klein, a 6’2”, 176-pound midfielder has spent the last three years with the Charleston Battery, starting 81 of 84 games played. During his time with the Battery he scored eight goals and assisted on five. Prior to Charleston, the native of Nashville Tennessee, played three seasons with the Hershey Wildcats under Lilley, where he accumulated 13 goals and 10 assists in 68 games. Klein, born on May 11, 1975, was a 4-year starter at Bowling Green State University, where he was voted 1st team All-American in his senior year. He is also the all-time leading point’s scorer at BGSU. After college, Klein was drafted by Major League Soccer's New England Revolution for the 1997 season but saw limited time due to injury. In 1998, before joining the Wildcats, Klein played a season for the Nashville Metros. The Whitecaps season kicks off Sunday, April 24th versus the Toronto Lynx. Whitecaps season tickets are now on sale for less than $6 per game. For more information please call 604.669.WAVE (9283) or visit us on the web at whitecapsfc.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Richard Do you think the Caps will sign a striker? So far they have signed 2 new players - 34 year old defender (Watson) and this 30 year old midfielder who scored very few goals in his last 5 years in the Aleague. The Caps play an exhibition against TWU this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 I have no idea. Few folks have successfully second guessed this team's signings except that they have had a propensity to go after older players, sometimes past their prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and White Army Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 quote:Originally posted by analyst The Caps play an exhibition against TWU this evening. How'd you get wind of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analyst Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 In answer to your query, a prospective Whitecap player told me about the game. According to the person answering the phone at the Whitecaps office today, it was a friendly, a chance for the new coach to see some hopefuls. The Caps prevailed 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachesl Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Was anyone injured? I've seen TWU play, they are mean, tough, older bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Trinity plays in the PCSL during the summer under the name Fraser Valley Action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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