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Strikers Hire Former Fusion Star Jim Rooney

Friday, 04 March 2011 00:00 | Written by Webmaster |

Strikers Hire Former Fusion Star Jim Rooney

The Strikers announced today the appointment of Jim Rooney as an assistant coach for the 2011 season. Per team policy terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“I can’t think of anyone better to have on the coaching staff here at Strikers,” states Strikers Head Coach Daryl Shore. “With his experience and knowledge of the game, our players and our future as a team altogether can be that much more potent.”

Rooney began his professional career in South Florida with the Miami Fusion in the MLS. The American midfielder made 67 appearances for the club from 1999 – 2001 scoring 12 goals in the process. Rooney also spent time with the New York MetroStars (now the New York Red Bulls) and the New England Revolution. Rooney served as team captain of the Fusion during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.

“I love the atmosphere here; it is all about winning,” stated Rooney. “I feel that this team has the right attitude and also shows great potential in the near future. We can now put our focus and attention towards capturing an NASL championship.”

Preseason Report Day 8

Friday, 04 March 2011 00:00 | Written by Webmaster |

Preseason Report Day 8

The Strikers had a light session today in preparation for their upcoming closed door friendly on Saturday afternoon. Head Coach Shore and Assistant Jim Rooney led the team through a variety of short but intense drills and exercises. Tomorrow’s friendly is a good chance for some of the players that are on the bubble to show Head Coach Shore that they belong on his final roster.

Cuts have been made through out the week and the squad is getting smaller and smaller while the Strikers continue their journey through preseason.

The team started off their session with the usual quick warm up around the field followed by a lengthy stretch.

Field players spread out around a large grid and broke into two groups with one group working on passing and the other on receiving their passes.

Goalkeepers started off training by working on defending crosses with attackers crashing the net.

After several other passing drills the team began a shooting drill, which the players enjoyed.

Training concluded today with a short scrimmage and a long cool down with tomorrow’s match on everyone’s mind. Players have the afternoon off to rest.

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