Calgary Storm are pleased to announce the signing of 19 year old midfielder Ian Dawes to a one year contract.
Dawes, a 5' 8" 165 lb.midfielder, was with Liverpool FC youth system for the past 6 years before being discovered by Storm at the England Premier League Assessment Trials in February of this year.
"Ian is a crafty player who should be able to fit in well with us. We are hoping he will add creativity in the midfield as well as provide a few more goals for us." said Tommy Wheeldon, Calgary Storm Head Coach.
"I am pleased to be here. Tommy knew a few of the soccer people I knew back home and they spoke highly of him. I hope I can give the club a good run, although I sure hope the weather improves !" said Dawes.
Rain, snow or shine, the 1-1 Storm play their first game in Calgary at 5:00 p.m. May 10, 2003 at Foothills Park against the Seattle Sounders as part of a two game home stand.
The Storm are home for the Portland Timbers on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. Predicated on their success at the Bachelor Auction in the Women's Show, where proceeds went to Big Brothers and Big Sisters,The Storm will be hosting their first Ladies Night for the Portland game. All girls can gain admission for $5.00.
For further information, please call Tommy Wheeldon at 617-9925 or Michael Vandale at 605-1863.
