2002-03 Cleveland Force Roster
Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Team Record: 19-17
in the MISL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Mike Pilger (1-2)
Coach: Andy Schmetzer (18-15)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 96,852, Avg. 5,381 in 18 home dates
2002-03 Cleveland Force StatisticsTeam Record: 19-17
in the MISL's Eastern Division
Postseason: 0-1
Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Mike Pilger (1-2)
Coach: Andy Schmetzer (18-15)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Attendance: 96,852, Avg. 5,381 in 18 home dates
The Cleveland Force of the Major Indoor Soccer League ended the 2002-03 season with a record of 19 wins and 17 losses in the MISL's Eastern Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Force chalked up 185 goals and surrendered 203. Giuliano Oliviero scored 32 goals for Cleveland, while John Ball, Lee Edgerton and Chris Stathopoulos each netted fifteen or more also. John Ball recorded 20 assists. Jim Larkin topped the squad with 19 wins and a team-best 5.52 goals against average, leading keepers with significant playing time.
Mike Pilger and Andy Schmetzer coached the team. The 2002-03 Cleveland Force lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Ball | M | November 5, 1972 | 5'10" | 160 | Newtown, CT |
| Casey Barton | D | May 19, 1978 | 6'2" | 195 | Wichita, KS |
| Steve Butcher | F | April 15, 1978 | 6'2" | 180 | North Tonawanda, NY |
| Denny Ciornei | G | October 26, 1968 | 6'2" | 185 | Codlea, Romania |
| Braeden Cloutier | M | October 3, 1974 | 5'11" | 165 | Wichita, KS |
| Kiley Couch | D | January 20, 1975 | 5'11" | 155 | Salem, OR |
| Lee Edgerton | March 17, 1974 | 5'10" | 175 | Merced, California | |
| Justin Evans | M | January 31, 1977 | 6'1" | 170 | Venetia, PA |
| Andrew Gregor | M | November 22, 1975 | 5'11" | 150 | Syracuse, NY |
| Zoran Karic | F | August 1, 1961 | 5'9" | 160 | Kacarevo, Yugoslavia |
| Craig Kench | August 6, 1976 | 5'11" | 170 | Gibralter, England | |
| Eric Kvello | M | February 12, 1977 | 6'1" | 165 | Houston, TX |
| Jim Larkin | G | October 23, 1975 | 6'3" | 200 | Ontario, ON Canada |
| Bernie Lilavois | F | August 31, 1970 | 5'11" | 175 | Far Rockaway, NY |
| Anthony Maher | F, | March 18, 1979 | 6'0" | 180 | Cape May, NJ |
| Hector Marinaro | F | December 6, 1964 | 5'9" | 155 | Mississauga, ON Canada |
| Joe Mattacchione | August 15, 1975 | 6'0" | 173 | Mississaugu, ON Canada | |
| D.J. Newsom | D | April 4, 1978 | 5'11" | 185 | St. Louis, MO |
| Giuliano Oliviero | M,F | February 26, 1974 | 6'0" | 175 | New Westminster, British Columbia Canada |
| Otto Orf | G | November 4, 1963 | 6'1" | 180 | Elma, NY |
| Nevio Pizzolitto | D | August 26, 1976 | 6'2" | 190 | Montreal, QC |
| Mark Schulte | March 17, 1974 | 6'3" | 205 | Brecksville, OH | |
| Zach Scott | D | July 2, 1980 | 5'11" | 175 | Wailukur, HI |
| Bill Sedgewick | D | October 2, 1971 | 5'11" | 185 | Wheatridge, Colorado |
| Chris Stathopoulos | M | December 29, 1977 | 5'9" | 160 | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Myles Stoddard | F | January 7, 1977 | 5'8" | 160 | Reno, NV |
