01/18/2010 10:11 AM - MISL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Monday, January 18, 2010

Ante Cop, Rockford Rampage
Rockford Rampage backup goalkeeper Ante Cop saved 15 of 18 shots and allowed only six points in 60 minutes during Rockford's 7-6 victory over the host Milwaukee Wave on Sunday. This was Cop's first Major Indoor Soccer League start in goal, and the fill-in came with less than 24 hours notice. Cop replaced normal starting goalkeeper Danny Waltman, who injured his knee during Saturday night's 10-7 win over Milwaukee and was unavailable for Sunday afternoon's match. Cop and the Rampage completed a weekend sweep of the Wave, moving into a share of first place with the Baltimore Blast. Rockford's defense held Milwaukee to 13 points in two games. Cop, who played less than 20 minutes in goal during one match in the 2008-09 NISL season, played most of last season as a defender.

About the Major Indoor Soccer League
The MISL represents the major league of professional indoor soccer, featuring the finest indoor soccer players from around the world. The league consists of five member clubs in 2009-10: the Baltimore Blast, La RaZa de Monterrey, Philadelphia KiXX, Rockford Rampage and the Milwaukee Wave.  The regular season will run for 18 weeks and will conclude on Sunday, March 21.  The postseason is set to start the following weekend with the top three teams qualifying.  The second- and third-place teams will square-off in a home-and-home Semifinal series with the winner advancing to battle the top seed.  The top seed will receive a bye in the opening round and will host the Championship Game.  For more information on the MISL, visit the League’s official website www.MISL.net.

This weekend’s MISL schedule:
Saturday, January 23 – Baltimore at Milwaukee
Saturday, January 23 – Rockford at Philadelphia
Sunday, January 24 – Milwaukee at Monterrey