2013–14 Chicago Mustangs season

August 2023 Chicago Mustangs 2013–14 PASL Owner Armando Gamboa Head Coach Armando Gamboa Arena Odeum Expo Center1033 North Villa Ave.Villa Park, Illinois 60181Grand Sports Arena2350 Hassell RoadHoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 Professional Arena Soccer League 1st, Eastern Ron Newman Cup Champion US Open Cup Champion 992 (February 16 vs. Cincinnati Saints) 598 (December 28 vs. Illinois Piasa) 779 (8 games) 2012–13 2014–15 (MASL) The 2013–14 Chicago Mustangs season was the second season of the Chicago Mustangs professional indoor soccer club. The Mustangs, an Eastern Division team in the Professional Arena Soccer League, split their regular season home games between the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park, Illinois, and the Grand Sports Arena in Hoffman Estates. The team was led by team president and head coach Armando Gamboa with assistant coach Freddy Ochoa. Chicago was undefeated in the regular season and went on to win the Ron Newman Cup in the PASL Championship match. Armando Gamboa was named Coach of the Year, forward Efrain "Wilo" Martinez was named the league's Most Valuable Player for the regular season, and goalkeeper Jesus Flores was awarded the Aaron Susi Trophy as the Most Valuable Player in the post-season. The Mustangs also won the 2013–14 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer. Season summary The Mustangs are this season's only undefeated team in the PASL. Finishing with a 16–0 record and winning by an average of more than 9 goals per game at home and by 6 on the road, the only place the Mustangs have struggled is at the box office. Averaging just 779 fans per game, this ranks Chicago 9th in the 20-team league for average attendance. On January 22, the PASL announced that Chicago would host the PASL Ron Newman Cup Final Four tournament at the Sears Centre while the amateur Premier Arena Soccer League will hold its championship at the Grand Sports Arena, the Mustangs' usual home field this season. As host, Chicago gets an automatic bye past the playoffs and directly to the Final Four tournament on March 15–16, 2014. They defeated the Cleveland Freeze 10–3 in their semifinal match on March 15 to advance to the Championship game against Hidalgo La Fiera on March 16. Chicago won 15–4, becoming the first non-California team to win the PASL Championship. The Chicago Mustangs also participated in the 2013–14 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer starting with a Round of 32 victory (by forfeit) over independent TOSB FC followed by a Round of 16 victory over the independent A.A.C. Eagles on Sunday, December 22. Chicago visited the Wichita B-52s on February 1 for a regular season match that doubled as an Open Cup quarter-final game and advanced to host the Cleveland Freeze in a standalone semi-final game. The Mustangs faced Hidalgo La Fiera in the final game on March 16 in a game that also doubled as the PASL Championship game. Chicago won 15–4. History The Mustangs are named for the original Chicago Mustangs that was a founding member of the United Soccer Association in 1967 and played in the North American Soccer League (NASL) in 1968 before becoming a semi-pro team in 1969. The Mustangs were successful in their inaugural season in the PASL, finishing 11–5, but failed to qualify for the postseason in the competitive Central Division. The team fared better at home than on the road, winning 7 of 8 home games but splitting the road games with 4 wins and 4 losses. The Mustangs participated in the 2012–13 United States Open Cup for Arena Soccer. They defeated the Rockford Rampage, Illinois Piasa, and Cincinnati Saints before falling to the Detroit Waza in the semi-finals. Roster moves On November 1, the Mustangs announced that defenders Guilherme Veiga, Alex Paredes, Joshio Sandoval, Carlos Reyes, and David Aranda as well as midfielders Aurinei "Chico" Parisotto and Jose Mendoza had all been signed to complete the team roster in advance of their home debut. Adrian Ortiz was named a team captain. Awards and honors Player of the Week On November 12, 2013, the Professional Arena Soccer League named forward Efrain Martinez as the PASL Player of the Week. The league cited his outstanding offensive efforts, including two hat tricks in two games. On December 10, 2013, the PASL named midfielder Miguel Vaca as their Player of the Week. The league cited his hat trick in the previous weekend's match against Detroit Waza and his consistent offensive efforts. On December 31, 2013, the PASL named goalkeeper Jesus Flores as the league's Player of the Week. The league cited his shutout of the Illinois Piasa (only the 6th in PASL history) and his improved statistics as compared to last season. On January 21, 2014, the PASL named forward Bryan Velazquez Moya as their Player of the Week. The league cited his offensive output, including 5 goals and 2 assists in his team's victory over the Cleveland Freeze the previous weekend. Year-end honors On February 26, 2014, the PASL announced its "All-League" honors. Forward Efrain Martinez was named to the All-League First Team. Midfielder Miguel Vaca, defender Josh Grossman, and goalkeeper Jesus Flores were named to the All-League Second Team. Forward Bryan Moya and defender Omar Santillan were named to the All-League Honorable Mention list. On March 7, 2014, the PASL announced its annual year-end awards at a press conference in Chicago. Chicago head coach Armando Gamboa was named Coach of the Year for leading his squad to an undefeated 16–0 season. Chicago forward Efrain "Wilo" Martinez was named the league's Most Valuable Player for the 2013–14 regular season. Martinez led the PASL in points and was tied for the lead in goals. On March 16, 2014, the PASL awarded the Aaron Susi Trophy to Chicago goalkeeper and team captain Jesus Flores as the PASL Playoff's Most Valuable Player. The league cited the fact that Flores played "every minute of every game" in leading his team to am undefeated season and the Ron Newman Cup. Schedule #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #CCCCCC Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season Game Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record 1 Saturday November 2 4:05pm Tulsa Revolution W 10–5 1–0 Odeum Expo Center 833 2 Saturday November 9 7:35pm at Cincinnati Saints W 7–6 2–0 Tri-County Soccerplex 314 3 Saturday November 16 7:05pm Illinois Piasa W 15–2 3–0 Grand Sports Arena 805 4 Sunday December 1 4:05pm Wichita B-52s W 9–5 4–0 Odeum Expo Center 627 5 Sunday December 8 4:05pm Detroit Waza W 13–9 5–0 Grand Sports Arena 565 6 Friday December 13 7:05pm at Cleveland Freeze W 13–4 6–0 Soccer Sportsplex 448 7 Saturday December 14 7:05pm at Detroit Waza W 6–5 7–0 Melvindale Civic Center 203 8 Saturday December 28 7:05pm Illinois Piasa W 8–0 8–0 Grand Sports Arena 598 9 Saturday January 11 7:35pm at Illinois Piasa W 13–1 9–0 The Field Sports Complex 109 10 Saturday January 18 5:05pm Cleveland Freeze W 20–11 10–0 Grand Sports Arena 684 11 Friday January 24 7:05pm at Harrisburg Heat W 13–7 11–0 Farm Show Complex Equine Arena 1,895 12 Saturday January 25 7:05pm at Harrisburg Heat W 12–5 12–0 Farm Show Complex Equine Arena 2,373 13 Friday January 31 7:05pm at Tulsa Revolution W 16–9 13–0 Cox Business Center 664 14 Saturday February 1 7:05pm at Wichita B-52s† W 10–5 14–0 Hartman Arena 1,558 15 Sunday February 9 4:05pm Harrisburg Heat W 14–3 15–0 Grand Sports Arena 748 16 Sunday February 16 4:05pm Cincinnati Saints♥ W 23–6 16–0 Grand Sports Arena 992 † Game also counts for US Open Cup, as listed in chart below. ♥ Postponed from January 5 due to extreme winter weather Post-season Round Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record Eastern Division BYE PASL Semifinals Saturday March 15 7:30pm Cleveland Freeze W 10–3 1–0 Sears Centre 3,863 PASL Finals Sunday March 16 4:30pm Hidalgo La Fiera† W 15–4 2–0 Sears Centre 3,969 † Game also counts for US Open Cup, as listed in chart below. U.S. Open Cup for Arena Soccer Game Day Date Kickoff Opponent Results Location Attendance Score Record Round of 32 Forfeit TOSB FC W 3–0 1–0 — N/A Round of 16 Sunday December 22 2:05pm A.A.C. Eagles W 10–5 2–0 Grand Sports Arena 558 Quarter finals Saturday February 1 7:05pm at Wichita B-52s W 10–5 3–0 Hartman Arena 1,558 Semi finals Saturday February 22 4:05pm Cleveland Freeze W 15–10 4–0 Grand Sports Arena 455 Final Sunday March 16 4:30pm Hidalgo La Fiera W 15–4 5–0 Sears Centre 3,969 References 2 Professional Arena Soccer League 2013-14 League Attendance http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/attendance.html?leagueid=1289&seasonid=11612 February 17, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Chicago Mustangs Schedule http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/teamschedule.html?teamid=408022&seasonid=11612 December 12, 2013 Raymond Marshall The Dallas Morning News A. H. Belo Dallas, TX Chicago to Host PASL Final Four http://soccerblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/chicago-to-host-pasl-final-four.html/ January 22, 2014 January 23, 2014 Ed Holdaway IUPUI Jaguars Sandoval Succeeding at the Next Level http://www.iupuijags.com/news/2014/2/13/MSOC_0213142925.aspx February 13, 2014 February 15, 2014 Our Sports Central Professional Arena Soccer League Update http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4704496 November 12, 2013 November 23, 2013 Our Sports Central Professional Arena Soccer League Update http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4714753 December 10, 2013 December 12, 2013 Our Sports Central Professional Arena Soccer League Update http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4721482 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2013 Our Sports Central Professional Arena Soccer League Update http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4730005 January 21, 2014 January 23, 2014 Valpo Life Valparaiso University Former Crusader Adrian Ortiz Leads the PASL’s Chicago Mustangs http://www.valpolife.com/sports/college-pro/38918-former-crusader-adrian-ortiz-leads-the-pasl-s-chicago-mustangs February 12, 2014 February 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223012259/http://www.valpolife.com/sports/college-pro/38918-former-crusader-adrian-ortiz-leads-the-pasl-s-chicago-mustangs February 23, 2014 dead mdy-all Professional Arena Soccer League PASL Announces All-League Teams for 2013/14 Season http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4744480 February 26, 2014 February 28, 2014 Our Sports Central Chicago Mustangs Sweep PASL Coach of the Year and MVP Awards http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4748374 March 7, 2014 March 9, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Odeum Expo Center - Sat, Nov 02, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2276651 November 2, 2013 November 2, 2013 Tulsa World World Publishing Company Tulsa, OK Soccer: Mustangs trip Revolution http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/othersports/soccer-mustangs-trip-revolution/article_210de510-4471-11e3-bf7a-0019bb30f31a.html November 3, 2013 November 17, 2013 Our Sports Central Mustangs Finalize Roster, Announce Coaching Staff and Prepare for Battle http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4700101 November 1, 2013 December 12, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Tri-County Soccerplex - Sat, Nov 09, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277509 November 11, 2013 November 9, 2013 Adam Turer The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati Saints soccer hopes merger will boost fortunes http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20131115/SPT/311150119/Cincinnati-Saints-soccer-hopes-merger-will-boost-fortunes November 15, 2013 November 19, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sat, Nov 16, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277514 November 16, 2013 November 16, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Odeum Expo Center - Sun, Dec 01, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277532 December 1, 2013 December 1, 2013 Our Sports Central Wichita B-52s Double-Header Weekend in Illinois http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4710973 November 29, 2013 December 16, 2013 Our Sports Central Pee Wee Shoots Down the B-52's http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4711869 December 2, 2013 December 16, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sun, Dec 08, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277540 December 8, 2013 December 9, 2013 Our Sports Central Mustangs Remain Undefeated, Beat Detroit Waza 13-9 http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4714557 December 9, 2013 December 16, 2013 Our Sports Central Detroit Waza Flo Gets Tough Split http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4714832 December 10, 2013 December 16, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Soccer Sportsplex - Fri, Dec 13, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277545 December 13, 2013 December 13, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Melvindale Civic Center - Sat, Dec 14, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277549 December 14, 2013 December 14, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sun Dec 22, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2362425 December 22, 2013 December 22, 2013 Our Sports Central Professional Arena Soccer League Update http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4701677 November 5, 2013 December 12, 2013 Our Sports Central Mustangs advance to Quarter Finals in US Arena Open Cup with Win Over AAC Eagles http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4719457 December 23, 2013 December 24, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sat, Dec 28, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277572 December 28, 2013 December 28, 2013 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Field Sports Complex - Sat, Jan 11, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277610 January 11, 2014 January 11, 2014 St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis, MO Lee Enterprises Illinois Piasa fall to in-state rivals Chicago Mustangs 13-1 http://interact.stltoday.com/pr/sports/PR011214055515570 January 12, 2014 January 13, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sat, Jan 18, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277621 January 18, 2014 January 18, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Farm Show Equine Arena - Fri, Jan 24, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277635 January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 Jason Bristol WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA Retiring Chinapoo prepares for final Heat home games http://local21news.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/retiring-chinapoo-prepares-final-heat-home-games-789.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140128093724/http://local21news.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/retiring-chinapoo-prepares-final-heat-home-games-789.shtml dead January 28, 2014 January 22, 2014 January 24, 2014 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Advance Publications Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Heat to entertain division-leading Chicago twice at the Farm Show http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/harrisburg_heat_to_entertain_d.html January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Advance Publications Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Heat drops 13-7 decision Friday night to visiting Chicago http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/post_435.html January 25, 2014 January 26, 2014 Jason Bristol WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA Heat falls to unbeaten Chicago, 13-7 http://www.local21news.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/heat-falls-unbeaten-detroit-137-792.shtml January 25, 2014 January 30, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Farm Show Equine Arena - Sat, Jan 25, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277636 January 25, 2014 January 25, 2014 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Advance Publications Harrisburg, PA Chicago hands Harrisburg Heat a 12-5 setback, sweeps weekend set http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/chicago_hands_harrisburg_heat.html January 25, 2014 January 26, 2014 James Tully WHP-TV Harrisburg, PA Heat lose in Chinapoo's final home game http://www.local21news.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/heat-lose-chinapoos-final-home-game-794.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140128093627/http://local21news.com/sports/features/local-sports/stories/heat-lose-chinapoos-final-home-game-794.shtml dead January 28, 2014 January 25, 2014 January 30, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Cox Business Center - Fri, Jan 31, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277647 January 31, 2014 January 31, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Hartman Arena - Sat, Feb 01, 2014 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277652 February 1, 2014 February 1, 2014 Billy Brown The Wichita Eagle Wichita, KS The McClatchy Company B-52s fall to Chicago 10-5 http://www.kansas.com/2014/02/02/3263055/b-52s-fall-to-chicago-10-5.html February 2, 2014 February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203211208/http://www.kansas.com/2014/02/02/3263055/b-52s-fall-to-chicago-10-5.html February 3, 2014 dead Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sun, Feb 09, 2014 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277668 February 9, 2014 February 9, 2014 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Advance Publications Harrisburg, PA Hoping to keep its playoff hopes alive, the Harrisburg Heat will open a three-game road trip tonight at Illinois http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/post_438.html February 8, 2014 February 10, 2014 Michael Bullock The Patriot-News Advance Publications Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg Heat's losing streak grows to four with 14-3 loss at Chicago http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/harrisburg_heats_losing_streak_2.html February 9, 2014 February 10, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sun, Feb 16, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2277584 February 16, 2014 February 16, 2014 Scott Ludwing Reflejos Arlington Heights, IL Reflejos Publications Mix of youth and veterans leading the Chicago Mustangs http://www.reflejos.com/en/stories/sports/article/14-02-16/los_chicago_mustangs_triunfan_con_su_mezcla_de_juventud_y_experiencia.aspx February 16, 2014 March 2, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Grand Sports Arena - Sat, Feb 22, 2013 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2392146 February 22, 2014 February 22, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Sears Centre - Sat, Mar 15, 2014 http://pasl_site.stats.pointstreak.com/boxscore.html?gameid=2409541 March 15, 2014 March 15, 2014 Jon Behm The Morning Journal Lorain, OH 21st Century Media Cleveland Freeze soccer: Championship-caliber team looks to end Cleveland drought http://www.morningjournal.com/sports/20140312/cleveland-freeze-soccer-championship-caliber-team-looks-to-end-cleveland-drought March 12, 2014 March 14, 2014 Jon Behm The Morning Journal Lorain, OH 21st Century Media Cleveland Freeze soccer: Freeze lose twice, place fourth in Chicago http://www.morningjournal.com/sports/20140316/cleveland-freeze-soccer-freeze-lose-twice-place-fourth-in-chicago March 16, 2014 March 16, 2014 Professional Arena Soccer League Box Score: Sears Centre - 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