July 27, 2005 Toronto Lady Lynx and Lynx news (from Lynx media release)
TORONTO LYNX MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lady Lynx ready for Playoffs!
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 (TORONTO, ON) - After an outstanding inaugural regular W-League season, the Toronto Lady Lynx will have their opportunity to make an impact in post-season play as they open their quest for the W-League Championship welcoming the Vermont Lady Voltage to Centennial Park Stadium for a first round playoff match this Wednesday, July 27th at 7pm.
The Lady Lynx earned the second seed in the Eastern Conference with an 11-3-0 regular season record behind only the W-League's regular season champion, the Ottawa Fury, who topped the New Jersey Wildcats on Sunday to finish with a 13-1-0 record. The Fury will host the Eastern Conference Championship Tournament on July 30th and 31st, while the Wildcats await the Champions of the Eastern, Western and Central Conferences as host of the W-League Championship Tournament from August 5-7.
In addition to the Lady Lynx match, two other Eastern Conference first round playoff matches are scheduled for Wednesday night with the Northeast Division's Boston Renegades meeting the New York Magic and Long Island Lady Riders battling the Western Mass Lady Pioneers in Cincinnati. The winners of these first round matches will move on to Ottawa where the second highest seed of the remaining teams will play the third seed at 2pm before the first seed (Ottawa) takes on the fourth seed at 5pm at Keith Harris Stadium in Ottawa. The Eastern Conference Final will feature the winners of Saturday's matches and take place on Sunday at 2pm.
LYNX PLAY IN SEATTLE WEDNESDAY
The Toronto Lynx will continue their 2005 USL First Division schedule on Wednesday as they travel to Seattle to face the Sounders at 10pm (EDT) at Qwest Field. After entering the past weekend on a four-game unbeaten streak, the Lynx dropped two matches in a row to the defending USL First Division Champion, Montreal Impact, who continued their undefeated season and moved into first place with a 10-0-5 record.
The Lynx will be hoping to rebound versus the Sounders who sit a 8-3-6 and in fifth place in the USL First Division. This will be the second meeting of the season between the clubs after the Lynx topped the Sounders 2-1 to earn their first home win of the season on July 16th. That match was the 2005 debut for striker, Charles Gbeke, who scored once and now has 2 goals for the Lynx, who are 2-2-0 since Gbeke joined the club. The big striker was named to last week's USL First Division Team of the Week for his performances, the first such honour of his 5-year USL First Division career with Vancouver, Seattle and Toronto. The Sounders shrugged off their loss to the Lynx by beating the Minnesota Thunder 1-0 in their last match to move to a very impressive 5-1-3 record on home turf.
LYNX HOST RICHMOND THIS SUNDAY!
Following their road match in Seattle, the Lynx will return to Centennial Park Stadium this Sunday, July 31st as they welcome the Richmond Kickers at 6pm for the annual Coaches Appreciation Day. As part of the Coaches Appreciation Day, coaches receive free entry into this event with an outing by their team. Soccer fans are also encouraged to bring used soccer equipment in support of the Cleats for Kids Drive sponsored by Lynx media partner,Direct Kicks.
Showing the form of a playoff team, the Kickers have a 10-6-3 record and are tied for second place in the USL First Division.
While the Lynx will be looking to collect another win as they chase the final playoff spot in the USL First Division. Sixth place is currently held by the Charleston Battery with 24 points, 10 more points ahead of Toronto. The Lynx hope to capitalize on their favourable schedule with 6 home games remaining compared to only 4 on the road.
"Last week was a bit disappointing as we were hoping to get points from all four matches," explained Lynx Head Coach, Hubert Busby Jr. "We are looking to get back to our winning ways for the remainder of the season and hoping that this will get us back into playoff contention."
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
DAVE NUTT -- MEDIA & PUBLIC RELATIONS, TORONTO LYNX SOCCER CLUB
416-251-4625 ext. 25
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