PASL Dormant

 

The Detroit Waza Flo competed in the PASL in 2020.  This game was against the Cincinnati Swerve.

     The PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League) is dormant for the 2024-2025 season.  Several former PASL teams now compete in the MASL 3 (3rd Division of the Major Arena Soccer League).  Some of those teams include Austin Emerald FC, the Detroit Waza Flo, FC Indiana Lions, Houston Bolt FC, and the Youngstown Nighthawks.  The Chicago Mustangs are a former PASL team that now competes in MLIS (Major League Indoor Soccer). 

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The Detroit Waza Flo against the Youngstown Nighthawks in 2020.

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-  Several PASL games were featured on the Mitten State Sports Report.

-  The Premier Arena Soccer League website is still active.

-  The PASL also had Women's Divisions.

-  The PASL is currently owned by JosVon Holdings.

For more information about the Premier Arena Soccer League click on  https://www.arenaleague.com

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Best of February 2022

     The month of February featured 17 posts that were viewed by people throughout Southeast Michigan.  Information about the Carolina Thunderbirds YouTube channel, and news about the Flint Firebirds received several views.  Scroll down to see what everyone is clicking on.  

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                                                                               Best of February 2022 

1.  "Thunderbirds On YouTube"  posted 2/19/2022  

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2.  "Firebirds News: February 2022"  posted 2/28/2022 

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3.  "PASL News: February 2022"  posted 2/26/2022  

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-  "Matthew Loves Ball On YouTube"  posted 2/8/2022  

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-  "USA 13-0 St. Andrew's"  posted 2/15/2022 

 

-  "2022 Plymouth Ice Festival"  posted 2/16/2022  

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The Pic of the Month is a photograph taken at the 2022 Plymouth Ice Festival. 

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  For more information about the Premier Arena Soccer League click on  https://www.arenaleague.com 

          

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                                                                              Word or Words of the Month 

                                                                                          Detroit Rams?

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                                                       "Matthew Loves Ball On YouTube"  posted 2/8/2022

                                                           "Thunderbirds On YouTube"  posted 2/19/2022

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-  The Mitten State Sports Report was founded in 2012.  

-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted 153 posts in 2021. 

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has already posted 34 posts in 2022.

-  The Mitten State Sports Report has currently received 349,203 views. 

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PASL News: February 2022

 

     The 2021-2022 PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League) Men's Division features 23 teams from across the United States.  The Brew City Legends (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) are currently in 1st place in the PASL standings with 9 points, and an overall record of 4-0-1 (1 tie).  Metro Louisville FC (Kentucky) won the 2020-2021 PASL Championship.  The PASL also features a Women's Division that includes 10 teams for the 2021-2022 season.

     The Detroit Waza Flo are currently in 14th place in the PASL standings with 2 points, and an overall record of 1-3.  Every team in the PASL standings from 9th place through 15th place also currently has 2 points.  The Waza Flo will play their next home game tonight against the Indiana Lions starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Taylor Sportsplex located at 13333 Telegraph Road, in Taylor.  Live, and archived Detroit Waza Flo games can be seen on Go Live Sports Cast.  

     The Detroit Waza Flo roster features several talented players that fans of indoor soccer will recognize like #10 Nelson Diaz, #16 Abu Al-Gabri, #18 Abdu Al-Gabri, #6 Ricardo Lopes, #12 Zane Polack, #9 Jeff Rutledge, #13 Saeed Tawil, and #4 Costa Wells.  The Waza Flo also have some new players like #5 Michael Diaz, #17 Carlos Garcia, John Hollowell, and (Goalkeeper) Michael Forbes.  Dominic Scicluna, and #14 Mario Scicluna are both players, and coaches for the Detroit Waza Flo.  Dominic Scicluna has recently been inactive as a player due to an apparent knee injury. 

     Leave a comment or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Premier Arena Soccer League, the Detroit Waza Flo, or Go Live Sports Cast.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes. 

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-  The PASL was founded in 1997 as the FSA (Federation of Sports Arenas).

-  The Detroit Waza Flo competed in the MASL (Major Arena Soccer League) from 2008-2016.  The Waza Flo then went on to compete in MASL2 from 2017-2019. 

-  Waza Flo newcomer Michael Diaz is the son of Nelson Diaz.

-  Dominic Scicluna, and Mario Scicluna, and Tino Scicluna are brothers.  Tino Scicluna previously played several seasons with the Detroit Waza Flo. 

-  Abu Al-Gabri, and Abdu Al-Gabri are brothers.  

-  Former Waza Flo Midfielder #24 Ian Walker currently plays for the Brew City Legends. 

-  Former Waza Flo Goalkeeper Enrique Orozco currently plays for the Indiana Lions (FC Indiana).

For more information about the Premier Arena Soccer League click on  https://www.arenaleague.com 

For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  https://wazaflo.soccershift.com 

For more information about Go Live Sports Cast click on  https://golivesportscast.com

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Waza Flo 19-3 Nighthawks

On Sunday, March 1st, the Detroit Waza Flo defeated the Youngstown Nighthawks 19-3.

     On Sunday, March 1st, the Detroit Waza Flo defeated the Youngstown Nighthawks 19-3.  Both teams compete against each other in the Great Lakes Division of the PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League).  Sunday's game was played at the Taylor Sportsplex located at 13333 Telegraph Road, in Taylor.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of PASL action in Taylor.
     The Detroit Waza Flo are currently in 5th place in the PASL Great Lakes Division standings with 6 points, and an overall record of 2-4.  The Youngstown Nighthawks are currently in 8th place in the PASL Great Lakes Division standings with 3 points, and an overall record of 1-6.  There are 8 teams competing in the PASL Great Lakes Division this season.
     The Detroit Waza Flo are currently riding a two game winning streak.  The Waza Flo will finish up their 2019-2020 PASL regular season schedule this Sunday, March 8th, when they will host the Chicago Mustangs at the Taylor Sportsplex.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo, or the Premier Arena Soccer League.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.


   

Sunday's game was played at the Taylor Sportsplex located at 13333 Telegraph Road, in Taylor.

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-  #13 Saeed Tawil played college soccer at Concordia University.  Tawil now plays for the Waza Flo.



-  #18 Ramiro Sauceda played college soccer at Madonna University.  Sauceda now plays for the Waza Flo.



-  Detroit Waza Flo games can be seen on golivesportscast.com  



-  The Detroit Waza Flo are on Facebook, and Twitter.
 










For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  wazaflo.soccershift.com



For PASL stats, and standings click on  arenaleague.com



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Swerve 4-3 Waza Flo

On Sunday, January 19th, the Cincinnati Swerve defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 4-3.

     On Sunday, January 19th, the Cincinnati Swerve defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 4-3.  Both teams compete against each other in the Great Lakes Division of the PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League).  The game was played at the Taylor Sportsplex located at 13333 Telegraph Road in Taylor.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of PASL action in Taylor.
     The Cincinnati Swerve are currently in 1st place in the PASL Great Lakes Division standings with 9 points, and an overall record of 3-0.  The Cincinnati Swerve are the defending (2018-2019) PASL Champions.  The Detroit Waza Flo are currently in 8th place in the PASL Great Lakes Division standings with 0 points, and an overall record of 0-3.
     The Detroit Waza Flo are scheduled to play four PASL home games this season at the Taylor Sportsplex.  The Waza Flo will play their next PASL home game against the Indiana Lions on Sunday, February 16th, at 5:30 p.m.  The Waza Flo will host the Youngstown Nighthawks on Sunday, March 1st, at 5:30 p.m.  The Waza Flo will finish up their 2019-2020 PASL regular season schedule on Sunday, March 8th, (at 5:30 p.m.) when they will host the Chicago Mustangs.  
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo, the Cincinnati Swerve, or the PASL.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.  

Both teams compete against each other in the PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League).

The game was played at the Taylor Sportsplex located at 13333 Telegraph Road, in Taylor.

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-  The Detroit Waza Flo game vs. the Rochester Lancers was featured on the Mitten State Sports Report on 2/17/2019.  



-  Detroit Waza Flo games were also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in February of 2015.



-  Detroit Waza Flo home games can be seen on golivesportscast.com  



-  The Detroit Waza Flo are on Facebook, and Twitter.











For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  wazaflo.soccershift.com



For more info about the Cincinnati Swerve click on  cincinnatiswerve.com



For PASL stats, and standings click on  arenaleague.com



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Lancers 3-2 Waza Flo

On Sunday, February 10th, the Rochester Lancers defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 3-2.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

     On Sunday, February 10th, the Rochester Lancers (New York) defeated the Detroit Waza Flo 3-2.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Division of the MASL2 (Major Arena Soccer League 2).  Last Sunday's game was played at the Detroit City Fieldhouse located at 3401 E. Lafayette St, in Detroit.
     The Rochester Lancers are currently in 2nd place in the MASL2 Eastern Division standings with an overall record of 5-3.  The Detroit Waza Flo are currently in 3rd place in the MASL2 Eastern Division standings with an overall record of 5-4.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of last Sunday's MASL2 matchup.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo, the Rochester Lancers, or the MASL2.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  Check out Game Notes.

Last Sunday's game was played at the Detroit City Fieldhouse.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Division of the MASL2.  Photo by Jason Pertile.  

The Detroit Waza Flo currently have an overall record of 5-4.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

The Detroit City Fieldhouse is located at 3401 E. Lafayette St, in Detroit.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

Click on the links below for more information about this stuff.  Photo by Jason Pertile.

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-  The MASL2 is a MASL (Major Arena Soccer League) development league.



-  The Detroit Waza Flo have scored 41 goals, and allowed 50 goals in 9 games this season.



-  The Rochester Lancers have scored 60 goals, and allowed 41 goals in 8 games this season.



-  The Chicago Mustangs, the Cincinnati Swerve, and the Muskegon Risers also compete in the MASL2 Eastern Division.



-  The Detroit Waza Flo defeated the Muskegon Risers 7-4 last night at the Detroit City Fieldhouse.



-  The Detroit Waza Flo also field a minor league team that competes in the PASL (Premier Arena Soccer League).











For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  https://wazaflo.soccershift.com



For more information about the Rochester Lancers click on  https://www.rochesterlancers.com



For more information about the MASL2 click on  https://www.m2soccer.com



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Scicluna Talks Waza Flo

Dominic Scicluna is a player, an assistant coach, and a co-owner of the Detroit Waza Flo.

     I recently ran into Dominic Scicluna, and he was more then happy to talk about the Detroit Waza Flo soccer club.  Dominic Scicluna is a player, an assistant coach, and a co-owner of the Detroit Waza Flo.  Scicluna explained that this seasons Waza Flo games can be viewed live on ESPN 3.  He also informed me that several teams have joined the new league this season, including the Milwaukee Wave, and the Baltimore Blast.  Click on the link below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo.  There is also a link for information regarding the Scicluna soccer school.
     The Detroit Waza Flo are a professional indoor soccer team competing in the MASL (Major Arena Soccer League).  The Waza Flo are playing all of their 2014-2015 home games at the Kessey Fieldhouse, in Melvindale. The Kessey Fieldhouse was formerly known as the Melvindale Ice Arena, and is located at 4300 S. Dearborn Street.  Click on the link below for more information about the Kessey Fieldhouse.
     The MASL was formerly known as the PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League).  The league changed to the MASL before the 2014-2015 season, after the MISL (Major Indoor Soccer League) folded.  Six former MISL teams joined the new MASL including the Milwaukee Wave, the Baltimore Blast, the Missouri Comets, the Rochester Lancers, the Syracuse Silver Knights, and the St. Louis Ambush.  There are currently 23 teams competing in the MASL.  Click on the link below for more information about the Major Arena Soccer League. You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down and vote in the monthly Poll Question.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza Flo (in yellow), or the Major Arena Soccer League.

For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  http://www.detroitwaza.com



For more information about the Scicluna soccer school click on  http://uniquesoccercamps.com



For more information about the MASL click on  http://www.paslsoccer.com



For info about the Kessey Fieldhouse click on  http://www.melvindale.org/city-services/ice-arena



To watch Detroit Waza Flo games click on  http://golivesportscast.com



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PASL in Melvindale!

This photo does not depict professional indoor soccer.  The rink, and turf style are similar to the pro levels.

     The Detroit Rockers, the Detroit Neon, and the Detroit Ignition have all come and gone, but the Detroit Metro area does have another professional indoor soccer team, and they are known as the Detroit Waza Flo.  The Detroit Waza roster consists of players from all around the globe including Brazil, Kenya, and the United States.  The Waza compete in the PASL (Professional Arena Soccer League), and play their home games at the Melvindale Ice Arena.  The PASL consists of 20 teams from the United States, and Mexico.  There are three divisions in the PASL, and the Detroit Waza compete in the Eastern Division, along with five other teams.  The Waza won the Eastern Division in the 2011-2012 season, and again in the 2012-2013 season.  The Waza won 2013 U.S. Open Cup Championship when they defeated the San Diego Sockers 7-6 in the finals.
     The Melvindale Ice Arena is located at 4300 S. Dearborn Street, in Melvindale.  The Detroit Waza are currently in third place in the Eastern Division with an overall record of 3-4.  The Waza are at home tomorrow night (7:05) to take on the Cincinnati Saints.  The Cincinnati Saints are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Division, with an overall record of 2-4.
     Click on the links below for more information about the Detroit Waza, the PASL, or the Melvindale Ice Arena.  Do you think the Detroit Waza will remain in Melvindale for years to come?  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Check out the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material to see photos from local indoor soccer games.








For more information about the Detroit Waza Flo click on  http://www.detroitwaza.com



For more information about the PASL click on  http://www.paslsoccer.com



For more info about the Melvindale Ive Arena click on  http://www.melvindale.org/city-services/ice-arena



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