Zungul Named MVP Again in MISL, but This Season the Vote Is Close

By MARC APPLEMAN

May 15, 1986 12 AM PT

No surprise here.

For the second straight season and the sixth time in his seven Major Indoor Soccer League seasons, Tacoma forward Steve Zungul was voted the league’s most valuable player.

But it sure was close.

Zungul edged Wichita forward Erik Rasmussen, 9-8, in voting by members of the media.

Socker midfielder Branko Segota received four votes, and Pittsburgh goalkeeper David Brcic, Cleveland forward Craig Allen and Dallas forward Tatu received one each. The award is based on regular-season performances.

Zungul also beat Rasmussen to win his sixth MISL scoring title this season. Zungul had 55 goals and 60 assists for 115 points, and Rasmussen had a league-high 67 goals and 41 assists for 108 points.

In 27 games with the Sockers, Zungul had 29 goals and 34 assists. After being sold to Tacoma on Feb. 6, Zungul added 26 goals and 26 assists in 19 games.

Zungul led the Stars to an 11-8 record that enabled them to finish third in the Western Division and qualify for the playoffs.