March 15, 2004

Ben Neil returns to coach Maryland Pepsi Pride for the second successive year

He coached the team to a 7-2 record last year when the Pride missed being the Eastern Division representative in the playoffs with a failed penalty kick. He has been involved at the senior soccer level with part ownership of both the Baltimore Bays and the Maryland Pride, and has been involved in coaching at the youth, high school, and Olympic Development Program level.

Assistant Coach Mike Sidlak will again be in charge of physical training of the Pride. Currently he is coaching a U-17 girls team in Parkville Sidlak, and also coaches in the Maryland Olympic Development Program.