Week 6

SCSC hopes to rebound after a heartbreaking one point loss last week, with several new faces eligible for their first appearances with the club. The lineup is as follows:

1 - Jon Busch (GK)
2 - Diego Chaves
3 - Jamie Smith
4 - Simon Dawkins
5 - Brad Davis
6 - Javier Martina
7 - Davide Chiumiento
8 - Josh Wolff
9 - Patrick Nyarko

Subs
1 - Arturo Alvarez
2 - Dax McCarty
3 - Teemu Tainio

Reserves
1 - Bouna Condoul
2 - Ousmane Dabo

Stars add Javier Martina

After a disappointing loss this past week, SCSC has made yet another change to the roster, vowing to its fans that such low offensive output would not be again tolerated.  To bolster the attack, the Stars have brought in Dutch striker Javier Martina of Toronto, who was released by his former club to make way for US national team midfielder Benny Feilhaber.  Sal Zizzo, who has struggled to find the back of the net has been released in the deal.

Double Switch

Second City Soccer Club has announced two transactions this week.  First, the club signed Arturo Alvarez (RSL) from waivers and dropped Michael Stephens (LA), who has struggled to find the pitch this year after a promising rookie season.  Then, with the news that two other players would be released from their clubs as two highly sought after new players entered the pool, the Stars decided to pounce on goalkeeper Jon Busch (SJ), while releasing Joe Cannon (VAN), who has struggled with injuries so far this year.  The moves show that the club is far from resting on the laurels of its impressive 3-0-0 start and is constantly looking to improve.

Week 5 lineup

The Stars match up against the struggling Blues this week, hoping to move to 4-0 and first place!  Here is the lineup:

1. Bouna Condoul (GK)
2. Diego Chaves
3. Patrick Nyarko
4. Brad Davis
5. Davide Chiumiento
6. Simon Dawkins
7. Jamie Smith
8. Josh Wolff
9. Dax McCarty

Subs
Teemu Tainio
Sal Zizzo
Ousmane Dabo

Reserves
Joe Cannon
Michael Stephens

SCSC Still Unbeaten!

Man of the Match: Brad Davis

The Stars carried their streak to 3-0-0 in their inaugural season with a victory against Gold Coast. And what a victory it was, with a 2011 league-high seven points scored! Second City was cruising from the start with a goal from Simon Dawkins and an assist from Davide Chiumiento.  Patrick Nyarko and Diego Chaves linked up to provide two points for the team, but all four were topped by a heroic performance from Brad Davis, who registered three assists to put the game beyond reach. The fans are optimistic that the side can maintain its form next week against a Union SC squad which has gotten off to a relatively slow start.  If the Stars can take all three points from USC, they will be tied with Gateway United (4-0-0) who have the bye next week.

Week 4

After last minute assist from Davide Chiumiento snagged the win, the Stars are ready for a quick turnaround in week 4 and hope to carry their winning streak against Gold Coast (2-1).  Last week's win was all the more impressive considering that SCSC produced a lineup missing a player! Oops!  Here is the projected lineup for week 4:

1. Davide Chiumiento
2. Brad Davis
3. Patrick Nyarko
4. Dax McCarty (C)
5. Diego Chaves
6. Jamie Smith
7. Simon Dawkins
8. Josh Wolff
9. Bouna Coundoul (GK)

SUBS

1. Sal Zizzo
2. Ousmane Dabo
3. Teemu Tainio

RESERVES

1. Joe Cannon
2. Michael Stephens

Week 3 Lineup

1. Bouna Condoul (GK)
2. Brad Davis
3. Simon Dawkins
4. Dax McCarty
5. Jamie Smith
6. Davide Chiumiento
7. Sal Zizzo
8. Teemu Tainio

Subs
1. Michael Stephens
2. Josh Wolff
3. Patrick Nyarko

Reserves
1. Diego Chaves
2. Joe Cannon