2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League season explained

Competition:Major Arena Soccer League
Season:2018–19
Winners:Milwaukee Wave
League Topscorer:Franck Tayou (50)
Biggest Home Win:San Diego Sockers 13–2 Turlock Express
(March 1, 2019)
Biggest Away Win:Turlock Express 1–12 San Diego Sockers
(February 8, 2019)
Highest Scoring:20 goals (twice)
Baltimore Blast 14–6 Mississauga MetroStars
(January 20, 2019)
Turlock Express 12–8 El Paso Coyotes
(February 15, 2019)
Matches:204
Total Goals:2528
Longest Wins:21 Games:
San Diego Sockers
(12/26/18–4/13/19)
Longest Losses:12 Games:
Turlock Express
(11/30/18–1/27/2019)
Attendance:462,670
Average Attendance:2,268
Prevseason:2017–18
Nextseason:2019–20
Updated:April 14, 2019

The 2018–19 Major Arena Soccer League season was the eleventh season for the league. The regular season started on November 30, 2018, and ended on April 14, 2019. Each team played a 24-game schedule.[1] [2]

Changes from 2017–18

Expansion
Relocation
Returning
On Hiatus
Folded

Standings

(Bold) Division Winner

Eastern Conference

South Central Division

Western Conference

Pacific Division

2019 Ron Newman Cup

Format

The top two teams from each division qualified for the post-season. The Division Finals were a 2-game home and home series, with a 15-minute mini-game played immediately after Game 2 if the series was tied. The Conference Finals and Championship were single elimination.[13] [14] [15]

Eastern Conference Playoffs

Eastern Division Final

Baltimore wins series 2–1----[16]

South Central Division Final

Milwaukee wins series 2–0----

Eastern Conference Final

Western Conference Playoffs

Southwest Division Final

Monterrey wins series 2–0----

Pacific Division Final

San Diego wins series 2–0----

Western Conference Final

Ron Newman Cup Final

Statistics

Top scorers

RankScorerClubGamesGoalsAssistsPoints
1Nick PereraTacoma Stars24394180
2Leo GibsonKansas City Comets23333164
3Franck TayouMonterrey Flash24501363
4Gordy GursonOrlando SeaWolves24342458
5Ian BennettMilwaukee Wave21471057
6Brandon EscotoSan Diego Sockers24322355
7Kraig ChilesSan Diego Sockers19351449
Ricardo CarvalhoHarrisburg Heat23301949
Hugo PuentesEl Paso Coyotes22272249
10Mike RamosTacoma Stars24271845
[17]

Playoff top scorers

RankScorerClubGamesGoalsAssistsPoints
1Andrew HoxieBaltimore Blast4527
Brayan AguilarMonterrey Flash4527
Ian BennettMilwaukee Wave4617
4Brandon EscotoSan Diego Sockers3336
5Marcio LeiteMilwaukee Wave4325
Leonardo De OliveiraSan Diego Sockers3325
Vinicius DantasBaltimore Blast4325
Mauricio SallesUtica City FC3505
Andre HayneMilwaukee Wave4505
[18]

Awards

Individual awards

AwardNominees[19] NameTeam
League MVPBrandon Escoto (SD)
Max Ferdinand (MKE)
Nick Perera (TAC)		Nick PereraTacoma Stars
Goalkeeper of the YearJosh Lemos (MKE)
Boris Pardo (SD)
William Vanzela (BAL)		Boris PardoSan Diego Sockers
Defender of the YearAdriano Dos Santos (BAL)
Marcio Leite (MKE)
Darren Toby (UTC)		Darren TobyUtica City FC
Rookie of the YearDe Bray Holliman (ONT)
Tavoy Morgan (HAR)
Zach Reget (STL)		Zach RegetSt. Louis Ambush
Newcomer of the YearMolham Babouli (MIS)
Kevin Ellis (KC)
Jermaine Jones (ONT)		Molham BabouliMississauga MetroStars
Coach of the YearRyan Hall (UTC)
Giuliano Oliviero (MKE)
Phil Salvagio (SD)		Phil SalvagioSan Diego Sockers
Aaron Susi Trophy (Playoff MVP)N/AMarcio LeiteMilwaukee Wave

All-League First Team

Name[20] PositionTeam
Nick PereraFTacoma Stars
Max FerdinandFMilwaukee Wave
Brandon EscotoMSan Diego Sockers
Adriano Dos SantosDBaltimore Blast
Darren TobyDUtica City FC
Boris PardoGKSan Diego Sockers

All-League Second Team

Name[21] PositionTeam
Franck TayouFMonterrey Flash
Ian BennettFMilwaukee Wave
Jonatas MeloMBaltimore Blast
Marcio LeiteDMilwaukee Wave
Cesar CerdaDSan Diego Sockers
Josh LemosGKMilwaukee Wave

All-League Third Team

Name[22] PositionTeam
Leo GibsonFKansas City Comets
Slavisa UbiparipovicFUtica City FC
Tony DonatelliMBaltimore Blast
James TogbahDKansas City Comets
Guerrero PinoDSan Diego Sockers
William VanzelaGKBaltimore Blast

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MASL Announces Conference and Division Alignments For 2018-2019. Major Arena Soccer League. August 15, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  2. Web site: The 2018-2019 MASL Season Kicks Off November 30. Major Arena Soccer League. September 25, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  3. Web site: Mississauga MetroStars launched ahead of arena soccer season. September 14, 2018. September 27, 2018. The Mississauga News.
  4. Web site: Mississauga MetroStars Join MASL as First Canadian Franchise. September 14, 2018. September 27, 2018. Major Arena Soccer League.
  5. Web site: Orlando Awarded Major Arena Soccer League Franchise. Major Arena Soccer League. July 24, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  6. Web site: SeaWolves Arrive With A Splash. Major Arena Soccer League. April 25, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  7. Web site: The MASL Is Coming To Utica. Major Arena Soccer League. June 13, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  8. News: Utica gets Major Arena Soccer League team. Ben Birnell. Syracuse Observer-Dispatch. June 13, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  9. Web site: Syracuse Silver Knights soccer team moving to Utica. Syracuse.com. June 13, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  10. News: Sidekicks To Return In 2018/19 Under New Ownership. Dan Crooke. Dallas Morning News. July 24, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  11. Web site: The Dallas Sidekicks Return For The 2018-19 Season. Major Arena Soccer League. July 24, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  12. Web site: MASL Statement Regarding Soles de Sonora. Major Arena Soccer League. May 11, 2018. December 1, 2018.
  13. Web site: MASL FALL MEETINGS - DAY TWO. Jeff Husted. MASL Soccer. September 28, 2018.
  14. Web site: The Playoff Picture Coming Into Focus. Michael Lewis. MASL Soccer. March 22, 2019.
  15. Web site: Ron Newman Cup Field Finalized. Jeff Husted. MASL Soccer. April 14, 2019.
  16. Web site: MASL Announces Eastern Division Championship Schedule. Jeff Husted. MASL Soccer. March 22, 2019.
  17. https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/192/leaders/table?season_id=1155&player_type=players MASL Stats
  18. https://www.maslsoccer.com/stats#/192/leaders/table?season_id=1155&player_type=players MASL Stats
  19. Web site: MASL announces first team all-MASL and nominees for major awards . www.maslsoccer.com . May 3, 2019 . 2019-05-03.
  20. Web site: MASL ANNOUNCES FIRST TEAM ALL-MASL AND NOMINEES FOR MAJOR AWARDS - Major Arena Soccer League. May 3, 2019 .
  21. Web site: MASL AWARDS SECOND AND THIRD TEAM HONORS - Major Arena Soccer League. May 2, 2019 .
  22. Web site: MASL AWARDS SECOND AND THIRD TEAM HONORS - Major Arena Soccer League. May 2, 2019 .

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