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For Immediate Release April 23rd, 2008
GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES FIRST ANCHOR TENNANT!

Phoenix, Arizona – Global Entertainment announced Tuesday April 22nd at the Greater Wenatchee Public Facilities District meeting that the newly formed “Wenatchee Fire Professional Soccer Team” will play their inaugural season in the Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center, currently under construction and scheduled to open in September.

Mike Osborn who is the general manager of the Wenatchee Fire Professional Soccer Team announced that the newly formed LLC is independent of the Wenatchee Valley Sportsplex which has currently been the home of the semi-pro Wenatchee Fire team.

Professional Arena Soccer League (PASL) will consist of six teams which reside in Dallas, Texas – Houston, Texas – Boulder, Colorado - Fort Collins. Colorado – Stockton, California and Wenatchee, Washington. Osborn believes, “The addition of this professional franchise is the capstone of a grass roots movement and development of the game of soccer in North Central Washington. Not only will the Wenatchee Fire provide affordable, fast-paced, quality entertainment for kids and families, it also provides a link between youth development and the professional ranks. This link creates opportunities for local talent to have a shot at displaying their skills and passion for the game on a national stage.”

PASL League Commissioner Kevin Milliken said this morning in a statement, “The PASL is very excited to have the Wenatchee Fire moving up into our new Pro League. They have been a standout organization in our Premier Development League, winning two division titles in three years. The PASL has a rich ten year history in the Northwest, and Wenatchee should be able to have a very competitive, and exciting team to watch. The arena in Wenatchee will create the optimum atmosphere for our sport. The size, luxury and seating is exactly the venue our league wants our team in.”

Media Contacts
Local – Rob Cline
Assistant Executive Director
Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center
Office: 509-667-7847
Cell: 509-679-2731
E-mail: rcline@globalentertainment2000.com

Corporate – Barry Kohlus
Vice President of Operations
Encore Facility Management
Office: 480-993-0459
Cell: 512 917-0837
E-mail: bkohlus@globalentertainment2000.com