downtownboy Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Noticed that the new expansion team California Cougars have drafted Canadian goalkeeper Brian Rowland from the Baltimore Blast roster. As the number 2 draft out of 16 it will auger well for a nice paying contract and benefits. Baltimore and their fans are beside themselves form all reports since Brian was into the community and was the starting keeper who finished 4th in the league in save percentages. The scuttlebutt was that the Blast tried to hide him but California who had their pick of 12-13 goalkeepers had done their homework[ i.e. watched films/talked to coaches]. I am sure there will be more maneuvers on this as the season comes close to opening up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polish_LYNX_Fan Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Brain was with the Lynx last season if I'm not mistaking. We even have a chant for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl_19 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 what kind of money do misl players tend to get (the top players anmd the lower skilled players as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtownboy Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 Top MISL players have 12 month contracts that include their participation in camps[the clubs and their own] and are in the neighborhood of 90-100K inclusive. On each team the top 3-5 players would make 8-9 K per month for the 5-6 moth playing season[ plus their accomodation etc. There is a salary cap as well. It also appears in the U.S. that the sport is growing in leaps and bounds with 3 new teams minimally coming in in the next three years. Brian was contacted by several USL clubs however I believe his agent is looking for a European or U.K. trail and has advised him not to sign a contract since there would be complications re overseas. He does have a European[irish] passport and obviously that makes a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl_19 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 wow im suprised that some players make that much money in the indoor circuit...i believe lots of USLers play misl during their offseason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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