Reports: Group wants to bring back Sting
A new version of the Sting might be moving closer to reality.
Multiple reports last week said a group called Club 9 Sports is working to bring the Sting back to the North American Soccer League, which is in the second tier of U.S. soccer, in time for the 2017 season. According to one report, former Fire president and general manager Peter Wilt is working as an unpaid consultant for the group. Wilt currently serves as the president of the NASL’s Indy Eleven.
The original Sting played outdoors from 1975 to 1984 and won two NASL titles. They also played indoors in spurts before ending their run in 1988.
Polster-ized
Fire midfielder Matt Polster was named one of the three finalists for Major League Soccer’s rookie of the year.
Polster was one of the Fire’s few pleasant surprises this season, starting 27 games and making his presence felt with his strong and aggressive play in the middle of the field.
The other finalists are Orlando City FC’s Cyle Larin and the San Jose Earthquakes’ Fatai Alashe. The winner will be announced Tuesday.
A new leader
The WNBA announced president Laurel Richie is leaving the league, effective Monday. Richie joined the WNBA in May 2011 and, according to a news release, wants to pursue other interests.
Mark Tatum, the NBA’s deputy commissioner, will run the league on an interim basis.
Another chance
The St. Louis Blues recalled forward Magnus Paajarvi from the Wolves.
Paajarvi, once an elite prospect, has struggled to make an impact in the NHL but has been one of the Wolves’ best players since arriving last season. In 43 games for the Wolves, Paajarvi has 15 goals and 21 assists.