Chicago Storm Host "Stars of Mexico"

(Chicago, IL) - Imagine if the Chicago Storm of the MISL could take on the Mexican National Futbol Rapido team. Now imagine if the Futbol Rapido team added Mexican superstars Luis "El Matador" Hernandez, Missael Espinoza, Adolfo Rios, and Benjamin "Maestro" Galindo. Imagination becomes reality, Tuesday February 6th at 7:30 pm at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, as the Chicago Storm hosts the "The Stars of Mexico Tour.

Catch Mexican World Cup striker Luis "El Matador" Hernandez, who sits second all-time in goals for the Mexican National team with 35 goals in 90 games, see midfielder Missael Espinoza, a member of the 1994 Mexican World cup team with 41 international caps, watch goalkeeper Adolfo Rios, a member of the Mexican National team and starting goalkeeper in six international cups, and Benjamin "Maestro" Galindo, a beloved midfielder on the 1994 Mexican World Cup team and a top scorer in the 1991 Gold Cup, as they take on Chris Handsor, Matthew Stewart, John Ball, Jim Larkin, Jorge Valle and the rest of the Chicago Storm in a friendly exhibition. The game is preceded by the unveiling of the Chicago Storm's developmental team, Chicago Tormenta, as they take on the Milwaukee Armada at 5 pm.

"We are pleased to unveil our Hispanic Developmental Team ‘Tormenta' in their first home game of the year. We are equally excited to announce the Chicago Storm's first international exhibition match," said Brian Loftin COO of the Chicago Storm. "The Chicago Storm is honored to kick off this three city MISL tour of the ‘Stars of Mexico.' We are certain that this event will be an exciting opportunity to watch great players in an intimate setting."

Tickets go on sale today Thursday, January 18 for $25 and $50 through the Chicago Storm box office at (224) 653-GOAL (4625) and at the Sears Centre box office at (888) SEARSTIX (732-7784). Every ticket includes admission to both Feb. 6th games.

The Chicago Storm is a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). Chicago's professional indoor soccer team, plays its home games at the all-new Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. The Storm's next regular season home game is Saturday, February 24, versus the Baltimore Blast. Great tickets are available! Storm offices are located at 1945 Cornell Ave., in Melrose Park. For additional information on all aspects of Chicago Storm soccer including season tickets, group outings, birthday parties and Chicago Storm Summer Soccer Camps call (224) 653-GOAL (4625).

Brian Bauer
Director of PR and Media Relations
Chicago Storm
(224) 653-GOAL (4625)
BBauer@ChicagoStorm.net